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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wang is looking to escape.
Sutherland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sutherland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland winds up and cracks Wang with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sutherland throws a strike but Wang avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sutherland landing with the ground and pound.
Wang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sutherland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland distracts Wang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wang is trying to control the position but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland throwing strikes but missing.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Sutherland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Sutherland is proving a slippery customer.
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck.
Sutherland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sutherland postures up.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang keeping full guard, as Sutherland tries to pass.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Wang is trying to keep Sutherland in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wang was covering up waiting for the punch and Sutherland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sutherland throwing strikes from guard but Wang blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sutherland stands up over Wang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sutherland is working Wang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sutherland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sutherland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sutherland is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Sutherland looking to pass the guard.
Wang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sutherland.
Wang wants to sweep here but Sutherland controlling him for the moment.
Wang has momentary wrist control but Sutherland slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sutherland dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sutherland lands with a punch from half guard.
Sutherland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Wang has one foot on Sutherland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Antwan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sutherland pinned against the cage. Sutherland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang wants to clinch#TD#
and Sutherland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wang!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.#T1#
Sutherland tries to score with some ground and pound. Wang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sutherland working the ground and pound.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wang down.
Sutherland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sutherland working the body and head with strikes.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Sutherland is working Wang over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
Sutherland is putting a hurting on Wang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wang taking punishment in the form of punches.
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!
Sutherland working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sutherland scores with punches from side control.
Sutherland throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sutherland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wang is avoiding damage well.
Sutherland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wang to see if he's OK.
Sutherland is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wang some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Sutherland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sutherland cracks Wang with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ES2#
Wang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4#
Wang tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Sutherland counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wang won't be happy with that.
Wang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang regains half guard, as Sutherland was trying to land strikes.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Louis Sutherland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sutherland throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sutherland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wang quickly recovers to half guard.
Wang kicks off Sutherland and gets to his feet.
Wang swings for the body but Sutherland moves out of range.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutherland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sutherland is in close to Wang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sutherland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sutherland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #ES2#
Wang kicks Sutherland off and gets to his feet.
Wang tries to clinch there but Sutherland circles away.
Wang dives in for a single leg takedown but Sutherland sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Sutherland throws an elbow that misses. Wang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sutherland's guard. Nice move by Wang!#REVB#
Sutherland wants to stand up but Wang is controlling him. #T2#
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutherland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutherland wants to stand but Wang is controlling the position. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Sutherland shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wang napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ground and pound from Sutherland seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wang struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sutherland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Antwan Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Sutherland is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sutherland in side control, throwing shots but Wang defends.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sutherland.
Sutherland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wang sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Louis Sutherland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sutherland blocks the strikes from Wang.
#ES2#
Wang sneaks out the side door and pushes Sutherland away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wang did well to prevent Sutherland getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Wang looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Louis Sutherland.
Well Sutherland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Sutherland! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Nejc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sutherland.
Nejc misses the shot to the body.
Louis Sutherland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutherland slips under a jab from Nejc.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sutherland moves out of range as Nejc strikes.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nejc misses with a wild body shot.
Sutherland feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nejc wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1#
Sutherland ducks under a wild hook from Nejc.
Sutherland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nejc pinned against the cage. Nejc gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nejc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutherland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sutherland closes the distance and clinches up with Nejc, looking for a takedown. Sutherland pushes Nejc against the cage but Nejc circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sutherland has his takedown stuffed
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nejc misses.
Nejc tests Sutherland's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Sutherland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nejc defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Nejc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Sutherland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sutherland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nejc struggling a bit here.
Sutherland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T3#
Nejc is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sutherland lands a few punches from side control.
Sutherland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Nejc tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sutherland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nejc sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sutherland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sutherland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sutherland throwing shots but Nejc is blocking nicely.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sutherland lands strikes from half guard.
Nejc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sutherland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Sutherland seems to be working for a kimura but Nejc defends the submission attempt.
Sutherland drops an elbow to the side of Nejc's head.
Nejc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nejc is refusing to be controlled, as Sutherland sits in half guard.
Nejc is concentrating on defense, preventing Sutherland from advancing position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nejc trying to control but Sutherland postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Nejc dominated that round.
That's time! Sutherland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nejc scores with a nice head shot.
Nejc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sutherland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nejc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sutherland tries for a takedown but Nejc sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nejc fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sutherland manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Nejc. Those never looked like landing.
Nejc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nejc just misses with a punch to the body.
Sutherland blocks a jab.
Nejc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Nejc throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
No luck for Sutherland with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Sutherland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nejc.
Nejc misses with a double jab.
Sutherland fails to land the takedown.
Nejc slaps away a takedown attempt from Sutherland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nejc's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sutherland under the eye.#T2#
Nejc listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Louis Sutherland has been cut.
Nejc throws out a powerful jab.
Sutherland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nejc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sutherland.
Sutherland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nejc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Sutherland is rocked!
Nejc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martin Nejc is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nejc misses with a straight right.
Sutherland attempts a counter takedown but Nejc avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nejc avoids the body shot from Sutherland.
Sutherland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sutherland there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Sutherland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nejc swivels and escapes.
Nejc now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nejc lands a jab to the head.
Nejc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Nejc drops Sutherland with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sutherland! Nejc dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Nejc!
After the fight, Martin Nejc was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Dean tries for a takedown but Sutherland circles away easily#TD2#
and Sutherland counters with a shoot takedown. Dean fights it but they end up in guard.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sutherland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dean tries to get out of the position.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
Sutherland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland scoring with some ground and pound.
Sutherland postures up and lands a big shot to Dean's brow.
Sutherland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Sutherland landing some decent shots from guard.
Sutherland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sutherland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sutherland trying to control the position from guard on top but Dean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sutherland landing with the ground and pound.
Sutherland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sutherland throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sutherland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sutherland trying to control but Dean is working from the bottom.
Dean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sutherland is controlling him.
Sutherland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland throws a big right hand that misses.
Sutherland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sutherland on the ground.
Sutherland scoring with some ground and pound.
Dean is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sutherland dives into side control.
Dean tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3##ES#
Dean manages to stand up with Sutherland still on his back. Eventually Sutherland drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Sutherland misses with a takedown attempt - Dean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Sutherland fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dean to the ground. Sutherland is now in Dean's guard.
Sutherland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Sutherland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sutherland throwing strikes from guard but Dean blocks nicely.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Sutherland working some strikes from top position.
Dean wants to stand but Sutherland is controlling the position.
Dean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean wants to stand and escape but Sutherland is having none of it. #ES#
Dean has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sutherland has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutherland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Sutherland 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#
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Sutherland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sutherland is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dean with a body shot.#CL#
Dean clinches up with Sutherland and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean working aggressively here.
Sutherland wants a takedown but no success here.
Sutherland is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dean prevents the takedown attempt.
Matthew Dean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dean smiles and moves away.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Dean gets a double leg takedown into Sutherland's guard.
Dean chips away with some ground and pound.
Dean lands a couple of elbows.
Sutherland is looking to stand up but Dean isn't so interested in that idea.
Sutherland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Dean trying to control but Sutherland is working from the bottom.
Dean prevents Sutherland from getting back to his feet.
Sutherland is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean prevents Sutherland from escaping the position.#T3#
Sutherland takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sutherland is pushing Dean's head away, looking to escape. Dean manages to hold on to the position though.
Dean postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dean tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dean in side control, throwing shots but Sutherland defends.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Louis Sutherland has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sutherland but Sutherland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sutherland feints the counter takedown.
Dean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dean wants it to stay on the feet.
Sutherland is breathing heavily.
Dean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sutherland swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sutherland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Dean decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Dean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Dean shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sutherland's guard.
Dean stops Sutherland from standing up. #SUB2#
Dean stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sutherland has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dean manages to get his head free but now Sutherland has transitioned to an armbar! Dean grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sutherland! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Sutherland! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Sutherland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peterson lands a really nice looking cross but Sutherland seems unphased.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sutherland.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sutherland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peterson some visible discomfort.
Sutherland working the head and body with strikes.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland is working Peterson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sutherland working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Peterson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Peterson wants to control but Sutherland postures up.
Sutherland cracks Peterson with a big right hand but Peterson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Sutherland scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sutherland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sutherland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peterson tries to buck Sutherland off but Sutherland is having none of it.
Sutherland lands some shots froms side control.
Sutherland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Peterson tries to improve position but can't.
Peterson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T2#
Sutherland lands a couple of good shots and Peterson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#It looks like Melvin Peterson has been cut.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sutherland.
Peterson just trying to survive but Sutherland is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Peterson covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#Peterson is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Melvin Peterson's cut even more.
Sutherland lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Peterson is still in real trouble! Can Sutherland finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peterson can't escape the position.
Peterson seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is taking a good look at Peterson as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sutherland!
Sutherland has Peterson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Peterson is trapped and Sutherland is scoring with shots to the head and body. #CUT#The cut above Melvin Peterson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Peterson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Louis Sutherland! |
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