PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damon Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce comes to the cage accompanied by Eve 6 - Inside Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sullivan IV's choice of entrance music: Seven Deadly Sins. Damon Pierce is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Pierce
vs
L Sullivan IV

190 cm
29
195 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

186 cm
31
195 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry
Brute

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 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damon Pierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sullivan IV has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan IV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan IV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Pierce to work.
Sullivan IV lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan IV works on Pierce's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan IV.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sullivan IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierce backwards.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan IV pushes Pierce back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan IV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan IV gets underhooks to prevent Pierce's takedown attempt.
Sullivan IV lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pierce 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 IV walks away with a smile on his face. Pierce gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Pierce off balance momentarily.
Pierce shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan IV sprawls well. He's pushed Pierce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Pierce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan IV swings for the body but Pierce moves out of range.
Sullivan IV misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan IV lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan IV.

It looks like Damon Pierce has been cut.

Sullivan IV has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Pierce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Pierce pulls guard successfully.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sullivan IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is trying to control the position but Sullivan IV postures up.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position from guard on top but Pierce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan IV is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Sullivan IV from controlling successfully.

OK we're going to have a standup here. John L Sullivan IV hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Pierce defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
Pierce moves out of range of the body kick.
Sullivan IV lands with a right hand.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierce defending well as Sullivan IV loads up on a big left hand.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Pierce off balance momentarily.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan IV throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan IV misses with a straight right.
Sullivan IV's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pierce under the eye.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pierce staying out of range there.
Sullivan IV cracks Pierce with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Sullivan IV finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan IV.

Sullivan IV has Pierce up against the cage in a clinch.
Pierce jumps guard but Sullivan IV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sullivan IV tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierce's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan IV fails to land.
Sullivan IV lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV just leaning against Pierce, taking a breather.

Pierce successfully pulls guard.
Pierce looking to control.

Pierce is working an open guard so Sullivan IV takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sullivan IV throws a hook but Pierce blocks it.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pierce moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pierce blocks a jab.
Pierce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pierce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierce feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sullivan IVs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sullivan IV misses the jab.
Sullivan IV throws the left hand but Pierce avoids the punch easily.
Sullivan IV uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Pierce is just out of range.
Pierce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pierce shoots in but no luck this time.
Sullivan IV is looking to chop away at Pierce's legs.
Pierce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pierce uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan IV.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pierce. That did some damage!
Sullivan IV waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pierce.
A low kick from Sullivan IV is predictable there

and Pierce counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sullivan IV won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierce is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Pierce crashes against the mat.
Pierce working the head with strikes.

Pierce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan IV is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan IV dodges the ground and pound from Pierce.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pierce has the hooks in. Sullivan IV is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Pierce looking for the choke but no joy.
Pierce 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.

Pierce looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pierce is persistently looking for the submission but Sullivan IV is defending it well.
Sullivan IV trying to control but not successfully.

Pierce is persistently looking for the submission but Sullivan IV is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan IV breaks Pierce's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John L Sullivan IV will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Damon Pierce's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sullivan IV throws a low kick but Pierce moves out of range easily.
Pierce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Pierce moves away from the strike by Sullivan IV.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan IV misses the target.
Sullivan IV stuffs the takedown.
Sullivan IV throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sullivan IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Pierce ducks under a wild hook from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Sullivan IV.
Pierce ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Pierce is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan IV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan IV pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab. Pierce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan IV lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pierce blocks a jab.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pierce counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sullivan IV's half guard.
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!
Pierce sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sullivan IV defending well though.
Pierce wants to take a breather but Sullivan IV is having none of it.
Sullivan IV is pressing down on Pierce's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pierce is looking to advance position but Sullivan IV has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Sullivan IV looking to control but Pierce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pierce is looking to improve his position but Sullivan IV isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries to hold on but Sullivan IV pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierce can't escape the position.
Sullivan IV controlling the position easily from mount.
Pierce is trying desperately to improve position.
Pierce is working hard here to advance position.
Sullivan IV takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierce is looking to get to half guard.
Pierce throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Sullivan IV content just to control the position here.
Sullivan IV trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pierce really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Damon Pierce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan IV trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
John L Sullivan IV comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sullivan IV winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV very nearly forgot to thank Syndicate Nutrition (DUS) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.