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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Featherstone has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sullivan is trying to keep an underhook but Featherstone manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Featherstone trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Featherstone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Featherstone's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan manages to get to full guard.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Featherstone is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Featherstone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.
Sullivan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Featherstone sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sullivan uses his free foot to push down on Featherstone's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Featherstone. #T2#
Sullivan avoids the attempt from Featherstone to control.
Featherstone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sullivan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Featherstone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Featherstone is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Sullivan has control of Featherstone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Featherstone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sullivan breaks from Featherstone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Featherstone tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Featherstone flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Featherstone is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move. #T4##CL#
Featherstone moves into the clinch.
Featherstone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Featherstone walks away with a smile on his face. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Featherstone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Quincy Featherstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sampson Sullivan.
Featherstone blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Featherstone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Featherstone clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Featherstone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Featherstone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown. Featherstone fights it but they end up in guard.
Featherstone pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Featherstone forces Sullivan back against the cage and clinches.
Featherstone is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stalling in the clinch from Featherstone.
#BC#
Featherstone manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch up
and Featherstone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Featherstone throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Featherstone is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Featherstone's guard.#T1##SUB#
Featherstone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan defends it easily.
Featherstone trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Featherstone.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Featherstone keeps moving.
Featherstone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Featherstone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Featherstone closes the distance and clinches.
Featherstone is trying to pull guard but Sullivan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quincy Featherstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Featherstone has hold of one of Sullivan's legs. Sullivan is fighting the takedown attempt but Featherstone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sullivan pushes Featherstone off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Quincy Featherstone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Featherstone circles away.
#T3#
Sullivan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Featherstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sullivan somewhat.
Featherstone closes the distance but Sullivan moves to the side #TD2#
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Featherstone won't be happy with that.
Featherstone explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL#
Featherstone has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sullivan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Featherstone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Featherstone tries to pull guard but Sullivan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Featherstone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Featherstone or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan, which made it look bad. #T4#
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!#TD#
Featherstone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Featherstone has control of the leg.
Featherstone is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Quincy Featherstone will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Featherstone tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Featherstone.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Featherstone swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Featherstone quickly recovers to half guard.
Featherstone tries to kick Sullivan off in order to stand up. Sullivan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Featherstone is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Featherstone holds on to Sullivan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Featherstone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Featherstone dodges the ground and pound from Sullivan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Featherstone tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand back up. Sullivan steps back and let's Featherstone get back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Featherstone. #TD2#
Featherstone tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Featherstone kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Featherstone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Featherstone persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Featherstone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Featherstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan moves out of range as Featherstone throws a body kick.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2##TD#
Featherstone decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Sullivan working for a triangle but Featherstone defends it easily.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Featherstone from controlling successfully. #T3#
Featherstone tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Featherstone trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Featherstone wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Featherstone content to stall in guard here.
Sullivan managing to control the position.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Featherstone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Featherstone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sampson Sullivan.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Sullivan. No joy for Baine on that attempt. #CL2#
Sullivan drives through and clinches with Baine against the cage.
#BC2#
Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Baine misses with a takedown attempt
letting Sullivan counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Sullivan jumps guard.
Baine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Baine postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baine trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baine tries to stand but Sullivan is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Baine stops Sullivan from standing up.
Sullivan is pulling down on Baine's head. It's preventing any offense from Baine, at least for the moment.
Sullivan looking to control.
Baine wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Baine persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sullivan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baine pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2##TD2#
Baine tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Baine makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A head kick misses from Baine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baine with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baine.#BC2#
Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baine throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Baine rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baine wants to take the fight to the mat but Sullivan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Baine.
Baine works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Baine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sullivan walks away with a smile on his face. Baine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine.
Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan prevents Baine from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan won't allow Baine to sweep him here.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Baine gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Baine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Baine lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sullivan will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Baine wants to clinch.
Herbert Baine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Baine is defended easily by Sullivan.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Baine had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Sullivan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Baine on his heels. He'll look to pass Baine's guard now, I'm sure.
Baine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Baine trying to keep a closed guard but Sullivan is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Baine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baine is looking to pass into half guard but Sullivan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sullivan is in guard.#REVB#
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Baine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sullivan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Baine working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Sullivan postures up.
Baine keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Sullivan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Baine.#T3##TD2#
Sullivan shoots in and bounces Baine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan with a nice head shot there.
Baine looking for a sweep. Not yet Baine, not yet.
Baine looking to control.
#T4#
Sullivan trying to control but Baine is working from the bottom.
Baine keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Baine throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Baine quickly recovers to half guard.
Sampson Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baine is trying to control but Sullivan passes into side control!
Baine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Baine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Sullivan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Baine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baine has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan just leaning against Baine, taking a breather.
Baine can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Baine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sullivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Baine is doing well to control the position and prevent Sullivan from advancing to side control.
Baine wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Sullivan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baine is looking to improve his position.
Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Baine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sullivan defends well.
Sullivan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Baine tries to buck Sullivan off but Sullivan is having none of it.#T3#
Sullivan takes a little break here. Baine wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Baine regains half guard.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Baine is having none of it.
Baine trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Baine is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baine on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Baine wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Sullivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sullivan throws a combination. Baine tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Baine drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sampson Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sampson Sullivan! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Rivers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Rivers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sullivan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Rivers moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Rivers shoots for a takedown but Sullivan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rivers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sullivan defends well and Rivers ends up having to push Sullivan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sampson Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.#TD#
Sullivan scores with a takedown into Rivers's guard.
Rivers is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sullivan dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sullivan advances nicely into full mount. #T1#
Sullivan looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Sullivan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rivers can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sullivan controlling from mount.
Sullivan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rivers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Rivers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Rivers is rocked!#SUB#
Sullivan throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Rivers has his hands clasped together but Sullivan breaks the hold and Rivers is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Sullivan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sampson Sullivan! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Snider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Sullivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Snider tried to counter with a leg kick but Sullivan avoided it.
Snider has a takedown stuffed.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sullivan has Snider pressed against the cage, preventing Snider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Snider has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sullivan uses from the top position.
Sullivan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Snider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snider with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sullivan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snider trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sullivan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Sullivan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snider works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2##SU2#
Sullivan gets to his feet. Snider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Snider tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Snider has Sullivan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sullivan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snider prevents it.
#TD#
Snider manages to pull guard.
Sullivan preventing the sweep.
Sullivan is fighting to break Snider's control of his arms but Snider is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Sullivan postures up in Snider's guard and throws a big left but Snider blocks it.
Snider knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sullivan on the ground.
Snider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snider's guard. #SUB2#
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snider is looking to escape.
Sullivan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sullivan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sullivan prevents Snider from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Snider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snider's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Sullivan passes Snider's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Snider tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Snider trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan drops an elbow to the side of Snider's head.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but Snider dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sullivan wants to take a breather but Snider is having none of it.
Sullivan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sullivan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Sullivan trying to control but Snider is having none of it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sullivan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Sullivan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB2#
Sullivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T3#
Snider wants to hold on but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan with the ground and pound from mount.
Snider slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snider is refusing to be controlled, as Sullivan sits in half guard.
Sullivan slows the pace down in half guard.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Snider is defending the position. #T4#
Snider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan trying to control the action but Snider is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan working Snider over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sampson Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snider gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Snider badly! He tries to strike back but Sullivan puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Snider out cold! Oh man, Snider will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sampson Sullivan! |
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