PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpha Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Omega
vs
Sullivan

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alpha Omega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rocky Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Sullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Omega wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omega is keeping the position for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan trying to control but Omega is working from the bottom.
Omega keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Sullivan stands and throws Omega's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sullivan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Omega!
Sullivan looking to control but Omega is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sullivan takes Omega's back.

Sullivan has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Omega has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sullivan wants to control but Omega is keeping busy.
Omega tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan thowing shots but they're missing.

Sullivan wants to finish this one by submission but Omega is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sullivan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan tries to control but Omega wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sullivan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Omega is surviving well by controlling Sullivan's body position as best he can.

Sullivan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Omega is surviving well by controlling Sullivan's body position as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Omega's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Omega keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to control but Omega wriggling away.

Sullivan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Omega has worked his arm free - good work by Omega!
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Omega is trying to improve his position.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Omega is working away.
Sullivan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Omega kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Omega tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to move to mount but Omega blocks the move with his legs.
Omega is trying to escape the position but Sullivan is controlling the position.

Sullivan tries for a kimura but Omega is defending well.
Omega tries to bench press Sullivan off him but Sullivan keeps the position.
Sullivan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sullivan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ground and pound from Sullivan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sullivan is looking to take a break and control but Omega is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! Omega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sullivan takes a swing at Omega's ribcage but misses.
Omega wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.

Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Omega back into the cage.

Sullivan jumps guard and drags Omega to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Omega stands up from Sullivan's guard - Omega perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan fails to land the takedown.
Sullivan misses with a looping right.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Omega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Omega wants a takedown but no success here.
Sullivan jumps guard but Omega stands there with Sullivan around his waist. Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alpha Omega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Sullivan.
Sullivan fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sullivan pulls guard effortlessly.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.

Omega stands up from Sullivan's guard - Omega perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sullivan misses with a body kick.
Alpha Omega is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Omega is having none of it.
Omega tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Omega counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Omega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Omega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alpha Omega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Omega does no damage.
Sullivan misses with a lunging right hand

and Omega counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Omega.
Sullivan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Omega smiles and moves away.
Omega lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Sullivan is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Omega ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sullivan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alpha Omega!