PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kha Ri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sullivan IV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Deadly Sins. Ri has chosen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

L Sullivan IV
vs
Ri

186 cm
27
195 lbs
15 - 1 - 1

177 cm
30
194 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Firebird Designs

-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kha Ri!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV throws a lazy head kick
and Ri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ri blocks the body kick.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
Ri blocks the body kick.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan IV rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan IV checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV throws a big shot that misses.
Ri walks into a straight right hand from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ri.
Ri misses with a head kick.
Ri throws a right hand that Sullivan IV ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan IV also avoids with ease.
Sullivan IV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ri.
Ri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sullivan IV's sensitive parts.
Sullivan IV keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ri tries to clinch up.
A big left from Sullivan IV misses.
Ri misses with a kick to the body.
Ri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV throws a lazy right hand but Ri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan IV throws a shot to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Ri avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a solid leg kick but Ri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a sloppy head kick and Ri moves out of range easily.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick
and Ri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan IV checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick but Ri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV thumps Ri with a low kick.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the side of Ri's head but Ri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice head shot.
Sullivan IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Ri moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ri cracks Sullivan IV with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut. Ri saw that one coming.
Sullivan IV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ri misses with a leg kick.
Sullivan IV tries to land a leg kick but Ri saw it coming and moves away.
Ri stalks Sullivan IV and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan IV's face. Sullivan IV staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like John L Sullivan IV has been cut.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ri. Sullivan IV shrugs it off though.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Ri moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sullivan IV pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan IV moves out of range of the body kick.
Ri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ri throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan IV's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan IV tries to avoid it.
Sullivan IV misses with a head kick.
Ri connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ri thuds a left hand into Sullivan IV's body.
Sullivan IV takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan IV is breathing heavily.
Ri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kha Ri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ri pushes Sullivan IV away with a front kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ri.
Nice body kick from Ri.
Ri tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sullivan IV is able to avoid easily.
Ri throws the left hand but Sullivan IV avoids the punch easily.
Ri throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan IV stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan IV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ri just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan IV scores with a sloppy right hand. Ri should have avoided that one.
Ri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ri gets through Sullivan IV's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Ri.
A short right from Ri on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan IV.
Ri stalling against the cage.
Sullivan IV looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ri misses with a punch to the body.
Ri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ri misses with the head strike.
Ri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ri misses with a body punch.
Ri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ri misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sullivan IV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan IV will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ri scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Ri.
Ri wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ri wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan IV won't allow it.
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!
Ri is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ri cracks Sullivan IV with a nice body shot.
Sullivan IV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ri.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Ri stalling in the clinch but Sullivan IV improves position.
Sullivan IV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sullivan IV can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Sullivan IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ri's elbow.
Sullivan IV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ri backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ri controlling the action here for a moment.
Sullivan IV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ri scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ri lands an uppercut.
Sullivan IV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

John L Sullivan IV's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ri misses with a body punch.
Sullivan IV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Ri breaks the clinch.
Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ri.
Sullivan IV misses with a body kick.
Ri tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan IV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ri lands the left hand.
Ri just misses with a punch to the body.
Ri looks to throw the jab but Sullivan IV is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kha Ri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
That's time! Sullivan IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ri ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a wild body kick that Ri sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Ri tenderised Sullivan IV's leg. Sullivan IV is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan IV manages to avoid it.
Ri misses with a leg kick.
Ri checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ri.
Ri slips under a jab from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands with a thumping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Ri instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sullivan IV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ri scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Sullivan IV on the inside.
Ri tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ri wants to break free but Sullivan IV has control.
Ri lands a right hand.
Ri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ri scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Ri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV blocking some punches.
Sullivan IV is trying to maintain a safe position but Ri gets an underhook and turns Sullivan IV into the cage.
Ri misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan IV swings wildly with an uppercut but Ri uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ri being controlled against the cage.
Ri tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ri lands a damaging elbow.
Ri tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan IV avoids it by throwing Ri back against the cage.
Ri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ri tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Ri.
Ri tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan IV tries a knee to the head but Ri blocks it.
Ri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan IV backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ri.
Ri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sullivan IV prevents a body shot from Ri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ri backwards.
Sullivan IV has a couple of punches blocked by Ri.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ri as Sullivan IV tries to tie him up.
A short left from Sullivan IV.
Ri lands a nice shot to the body.
Ri lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan IV fails to land.
Ri misses with the head strike.
Sullivan IV taking a breather.
Ri blocks a body shot from Sullivan IV.
Ri pushes Sullivan IV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

John L Sullivan IV's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sullivan IV looking to stall.
Ri lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ri tries to stall but Sullivan IV uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ri presses Sullivan IV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ri misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV blocks a body shot from Ri.
Ri lands with a right to the head.
Ri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Ri.
Sullivan IV trying to stall but Ri improves his position.
Sullivan IV misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ri.
Sullivan IV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ri is trying to push Sullivan IV away but Sullivan IV has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sullivan IV throws a punch but it's blocked by Ri.
Ri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kha Ri really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John L Sullivan IV's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sullivan IV looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ri throws a hook to the side of Sullivan IV's head but Sullivan IV sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Ri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan IV, pushing him back against the cage.

Ri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ri ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan IV. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan IV throws an off balance right hand
letting Ri counter with a right hand.
Sullivan IV walks into a left hand.
Ri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan IV misses with a body punch
and Ri counters with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan IV circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ri's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ri jabs at Sullivan IV's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ri lands a nice looking body shot.
Sullivan IV walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Ri.
Ri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donk. Ri catches Sullivan IV right on the button with a cross.

Sullivan IV is rocked!

Jeez, John L Sullivan IV's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sullivan IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ri.
Ri lands with a cross.
Oh Sullivan IV is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sullivan IV seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Ri's legs.
Ri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ri moves out of range of the strikes.
Ri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ri scores with a three punch combo!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at John L Sullivan IV's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kha Ri! Kha Ri retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Kha Ri misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.