PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Mejias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Sullivan has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mejias
vs
Sullivan

178 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Mejias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mejias sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mejias is just out of range.
Mejias throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mejias with a hook.
Mejias fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mejias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mejias.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
Mejias digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
A slow jab from Mejias misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mejias bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Mejias.
Luis Mejias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mejias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Sullivan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mejias just misses with a punch to the body.
Mejias fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sullivan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sullivan with a jab.
Mejias misses with a leg kick.
Mejias throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Mejias throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.
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!
Sullivan works over Mejias's head and body with a nice combination.
Mejias defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Mejias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mejias connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mejias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mejias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a big shot that misses.
Mejias lands a head kick. Sullivan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mejias scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mejias misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mejias throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan lands with a nice body punch.
Mejias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Mejias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mejias misses with a wild body shot.
Mejias swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mejias looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Mejias just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Mejias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mejias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mejias blocks a jab.
Mejias throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mejias manages to avoid it.
Mejias shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Sullivan moves into the clinch successfully.

Mejias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Mejias misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mejias throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mejias.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the body
and Mejias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mejias misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Mejias misses its intended target.
Sullivan slips a straight right by Mejias.
Sullivan gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mejias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mejias walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luis Mejias is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan connects with a body shot that sends Mejias's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mejias throws out the jab.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sullivan blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Mejias - just one landing.
Mejias takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Mejias throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Mejias misses.
The fighters circling - Mejias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mejias fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan checks it well.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mejias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan connects with a crisp jab.
Mejias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Mejias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sullivan rushes Mejias and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mejias tries to break free but Sullivan pushes him back against the cage.

Mejias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Mejias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Mejias misses the target.
Mejias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Mejias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mejias tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan saw it coming and moves away.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Mejias avoids them all with ease.
Mejias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mejias uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mejias can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan moves forwards but Mejias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sullivan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Sullivan closes the distance and pushes Mejias back into the cage.
Mejias is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sullivan to keep the fight standing.
Sullivan keeps control of Mejias as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Sullivan jumps into guard, dragging Mejias to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Sullivan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mejias off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mejias throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mejias throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocky Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mejias throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
A big right from Mejias misses.
Mejias looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Mejias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Mejias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mejias throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick from Mejias.
Sullivan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mejias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Mejias just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mejias throws out the jab.
Mejias misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Mejias misses with a hook.
Mejias throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mejias tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Sullivan misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rocky Sullivan.
I think Mejias has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Mejias!
Luis Mejias gave a mention to Untouchable Fight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).