PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davy Jones Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Sullivan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Davy Jones Junior's chin.

Sullivan
vs
Jones Junior

180 cm
23
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Pitt Nutrition + Laundry (160 Recovery, Stamina

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davy Jones Junior!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
We've been hearing reports that Sullivan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jones Junior tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Jones Junior shows good takedown defense.
Jones Junior getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones Junior is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Jones Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones Junior misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan has a takedown stuffed.

Jones Junior rushes Sullivan and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones Junior after a bit of a struggle.
Jones Junior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivans head.

It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.

Sullivan jumps guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones Junior trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan looking to control.
Jones Junior passes Sullivan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones Junior trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.

Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior throwing shots but Sullivan is blocking nicely.
Jones Junior seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sullivan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones Junior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Sullivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones Junior.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Jones Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Jones Junior keeps him under control.
Sullivan trying to get back to full guard but Jones Junior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
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 regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sullivan works his way to full guard. Good work.

Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones Junior is aware though and is defending well.
Jones Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Jones Junior keeps him under control.
Jones Junior trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.

Jones Junior seems to be working for a kimura but Sullivan defends the submission attempt.

Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones Junior pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior trying to control from half guard but Sullivan is working away.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sullivan wants to control but Jones Junior is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones Junior is trying to control. Sullivan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Davy Jones Junior.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones Junior connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones Junior's waist but Jones Junior gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davy Jones Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones Junior enables Sullivan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones Junior manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones Junior swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones Junior is looking for a triangle but Sullivan pushes his legs off easily.
Jones Junior keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.

Sullivan drops back looking for a leg! Jones Junior is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Junior manages to kick Sullivan off! Sullivan jumps back into Jones Junior's guard.
Jeremy Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan stands and throws Jones Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones Junior!
Jones Junior is trying desperately to improve position.

Sullivan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jones Junior is trying to escape the mount.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior is looking to improve his position but Sullivan isn't that keen on the idea.

Sullivan has hold of Jones Junior's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones Junior manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sullivan wants to control the pace but Jones Junior is squirming around nicely.

Sullivan is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jones Junior can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Sullivan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jones Junior manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jones Junior is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Jones Junior is not content to let Sullivan control the position.

Sullivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones Junior knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones Junior tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sullivan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Junior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Sullivan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones Junior is just riding it out for now. Sullivan eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sullivan in particular looking to stall.
Jones Junior trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones Junior lands with a straight right. Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
Jones Junior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Sullivan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones Junior is trying to defend but Sullivan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Sullivan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones Junior sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Jones Junior wants to get back to full guard.

Sullivan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones Junior wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.

Sullivan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but Jones Junior defends the submission attempt.
Jones Junior is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slows the pace down in half guard.

Sullivan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jones Junior wants to control but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Jones Junior works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jones Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan advances position into side control!
Jones Junior is not content to let Sullivan control the position.
Jones Junior seems a little lost for a moment, as Sullivan dominates the positioning.

Sullivan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Sullivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones Junior is defending well.
Jones Junior wants to control but Sullivan postures up.
Jones Junior is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan trying to control the position but Jones Junior is working away.

Sullivan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones Junior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sullivan's guard! Nice work there by Jones Junior!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones Junior defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jeremy Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Sullivan!