PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azubuike Bongani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Azubuike Bongani has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bongani
vs
Sullivan

190 cm
26
226 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

190 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Azubuike Bongani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bongani shoots in but no luck this time.
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bongani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bongani shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Bongani keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azubuike Bongani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bongani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Bongani persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.

Sullivan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bongani!
Sullivan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bongani in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bongani tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan wants to finish this one by submission but Bongani is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sullivan.
Bongani working to try and regain half guard.
Bongani is working hard here to advance position.
Bongani is squirming around, avoiding Sullivan's attempts to control the action.
Bongani is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bongani defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Sullivan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bongani has worked his arm free - good work by Bongani!
Bongani wants to get back to his feet.
Bongani tries to improve position but can't.
Bongani is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan tries for a kimura but Bongani is defending well.
Sullivan landing strikes.
Sullivan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bongani is avoiding damage well.
Sullivan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bongani to see if he's OK.
Bongani prevents Sullivan from improving position.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Bongani is working away.
Sullivan with the ground and pound but Bongani regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sullivan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sullivan's back!
Bongani is hanging on to Sullivan's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sullivan rolls, trying to escape but Bongani keeps control of the position.
Sullivan covers up after that shot from Bongani.
Sullivan grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Sullivan won't enjoy being in this position. Bongani looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Sullivan is tapping - it's over boys! Bongani picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Azubuike Bongani!