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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stotch has chosen boom baby as his entrance music. Leopold Stotch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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185 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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184 lbs
30 - 22 - 1 |
Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leopold Stotch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stotch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Stotch gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Sullivan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stotch blocking some punches.
Sullivan avoids the elbow strike from Stotch, against the cage.
We've been informed that Stotch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stotch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Stotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stotch connects with a knee to the head.
Stotch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Stotch pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stotch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
Sullivan lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan misses with the head strike.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stotch up against the cage.
Sullivan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch blocking some punches.
Stotch lands with a left to the head.
Sullivan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stotch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Stotch.
Stotch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sullivan's face.
Stotch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Stotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
Sullivan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sullivan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stotch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stotch is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stotch for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
Stotch putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sullivan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Stotch blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan lands a hook that snaps the head of Stotch backwards.
Sullivan dodges an elbow strike from Stotch.
Sullivan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sullivan pushes Stotch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stotch lands a nice shot to the body.
Stotch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Sullivan.
Stotch struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stotch misses with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Sullivan - that landed with a thud.
Stotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stotch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stotch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan has Stotch pressed against the cage.
Sullivan throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stotch misses with an elbow strike.
Stotch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stotch.
Sullivan has Stotch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stotch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Stotch - that landed with a thud.
Sullivan lands an uppercut.
Sullivan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sullivan manages to end up in side control.
Sullivan wants to control for a moment but Stotch uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stotch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Sullivan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leopold Stotch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sullivan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stotch misses with a straight left.
Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stotch.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Sullivan moves out of range as Stotch strikes.
Stotch throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it.
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan wants to clinch but Stotch slips to the side
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stotch is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sullivan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stotch counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stotch slips under a jab.
Stotch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stotch counters with a good low kick that Sullivan was not able to check.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan gets a double leg takedown into Stotch's guard.
Sullivan throws a strike but Stotch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stotch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sullivan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stotch trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Stotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stotch has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Stotch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sullivan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Stotch pushes his legs off easily.
Stotch trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Stotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has an active guard here but Stotch has managed to pass into half guard.
Stotch controlling the action here.
Stotch works his way into full mount!
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stotch pulls his head out easily.
Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stotch pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stotch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stotch wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.
Stotch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sullivan is just riding it out for now. Stotch eventually gives up the hold.
Jeremy Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Stotch is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stotch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stotch's back!
Stotch tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Stotch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stotch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Stotch keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stotch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stotch looks to throw the jab but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan is looking to counter the offense by Stotch and move into the clinch.
Stotch tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stotch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stotch sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
Stotch shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stotch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Stotch counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stotch throws a leg kick but Sullivan checks it.
Stotch gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stotch is trying to keep Sullivan in close.
Sullivan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stotch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stotch trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
Leopold Stotch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stotch wants to sweep here but Sullivan controlling him for the moment.
Sullivan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sullivan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sullivan postures up in Stotch's guard and throws a big left but Stotch blocks it.
Stotch keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. Stotch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by Stotch!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stotch stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stotch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stotch is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sullivan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stotch is looking to defend but Sullivan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stotch! Sullivan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stotch taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeremy Sullivan!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Sullivan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
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