PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kwang Soo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwang Soo's entrance music is Smells Like Teen Spirit. A fine choice. John L Sullivan IV has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kwang Soo
vs
L Sullivan IV

185 cm
33
215 lbs
23 - 20 - 0

186 cm
39
195 lbs
36 - 15 - 3

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Kwang Soo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
We've been told by Kwang Soo's head coaches at Placeholder name that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Kwang Soo.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses
and Kwang Soo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo ducks right into an uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV moves in looking to clinch but Kwang Soo pushes him off.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kwang Soo moves out of range as Sullivan IV throws a body kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kwang Soo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kwang Soo throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan IV's shoulder, as Sullivan IV tries to avoid the shot.
Kwang Soo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sullivan IV fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwang Soo, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwang Soo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sullivan IV's efforts to push away.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan IV fails to pull guard.
Sullivan IV is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kwang Soo is defending well.
Kwang Soo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Kwang Soo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Sullivan IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV tries to break the clinch but Kwang Soo is controlling the position.
Kwang Soo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan IV tries to pull guard but Kwang Soo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John L Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Kwang Soo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwang Soo is working for takedown but Sullivan IV is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sullivan IV taking a breather.
Kwang Soo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kwang Soo tries a body shot but Sullivan IV blocks it.
Kwang Soo swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan IV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Kwang Soo tries to break free but Sullivan IV pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is looking to control Kwang Soo's arms but Kwang Soo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan IV has his back to the cage.
Sullivan IV tries to circle away but Kwang Soo has him pinned against the cage.
Sullivan IV has had enough of the clinch but Kwang Soo keeps him there for the moment.
Kwang Soo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwang Soo misses with a punch to the body.

Kwang Soo has picked Sullivan IV up - he's going for a ride! Kwang Soo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Sullivan IV moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kwang Soo wants to control from the top but Sullivan IV keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan IV can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kwang Soo controls the pace.
Sullivan IV working a defensive guard here.
Sullivan IV wants to get back to his feet but Kwang Soo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sullivan IV moves to clinch but Kwang Soo breaks away

and Kwang Soo counters with a single leg into guard. Sullivan IV didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Kwang Soo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo stops Sullivan IV from standing up.
Kwang Soo throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan IV blocks nicely.
Kwang Soo looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Kwang Soo dominated that round.
That's time! Kwang Soo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kwang Soo pushes Sullivan IV away with a front kick.
Kwang Soo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a looping right.
Kwang Soo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kwang Soo moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan IV fails to land.
Sullivan IV is looking to break free of the clinch but Kwang Soo has double underhooks.
Kwang Soo prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan IV is trying to force a seperation but Kwang Soo has the dominant position.
Kwang Soo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwang Soo prevents it.

Sullivan IV pulls guard effortlessly.
Kwang Soo trying to control but Sullivan IV is working from the bottom.
Sullivan IV bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kwang Soo's guard.
Sullivan IV lands a couple of elbows.
Sullivan IV tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwang Soo is retaining full guard.
Kwang Soo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sullivan IV pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwang Soo is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan IV preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo keeping moving, preventing Sullivan IV from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sullivan IV closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan IV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kwang Soo to keep the fight standing.
Lee Kwang Soo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John L Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sullivan IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Kwang Soo.
Kwang Soo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sullivan IV after a bit of a struggle.
Kwang Soo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kwang Soo keeps control of Sullivan IV as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan IV breaks the clinch.
Sullivan IV scores with a nice right hand.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwang Soo moves away.
Sullivan IV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan IV wants to clinch
and Kwang Soo counters with a big head kick but Sullivan IV shrugs it off.
Sullivan IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwang Soo takes one on the button.
Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kwang Soo motions for Sullivan IV to come forward. Kwang Soo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan IV forces Kwang Soo back against the cage and clinches.
Sullivan IV throws a head punch that misses.
Kwang Soo lands a body shot.
Lee Kwang Soo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan IV lands a right hand.
Kwang Soo has Sullivan IV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sullivan IV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwang Soo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan IV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwang Soo prevents Sullivan IV from breaking the clinch.

Sullivan IV pulls guard successfully.
Kwang Soo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sullivan IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo throws a strike but Sullivan IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kwang Soo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kwang Soo, not yet.
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.
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. This is the final round!

Kwang Soo misses with a low kick.
Sullivan IV misses with a wild body shot.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwang Soo tries to work over Sullivan IV's front leg with a kick but Sullivan IV checks it.
A punch combination from Kwang Soo misses.
Kwang Soo misses with a low kick as Sullivan IV jumps back.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Kwang Soo's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan IV closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kwang Soo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sullivan IV tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kwang Soo is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwang Soo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV lands a front kick.
Sullivan IV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan IV connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan IV takes a swing at Kwang Soo's ribcage but misses.
Kwang Soo lands with a good body shot.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan IV feints and then cracks Kwang Soo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kwang Soo down.
Sullivan IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwang Soo is just out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwang Soo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Kwang Soo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwang Soo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan IV takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwang Soo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kwang Soo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Kwang Soo throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan IV's leg but Sullivan IV calmly moves out of range.
Sullivan IV keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Sullivan IV moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwang Soo.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position but instead, Kwang Soo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan IV into the cage.
Sullivan IV is looking for a takedown.

Sullivan IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan IV tries to clinch up but Kwang Soo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan IV fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan IV wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan IV is looking to clinch but Kwang Soo is avoiding it.
Kwang Soo misses with a body shot.

That's four 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.
Kwang Soo throws a wild body kick that Sullivan IV sees coming a mile off.
Sullivan IV scores with a kick to the body.
Sullivan IV lands a really nice looking cross but Kwang Soo seems unphased.
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 IV closes the distance and pushes Kwang Soo back into the cage.
Sullivan IV struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwang Soo controls his hands.
Sullivan IV is trying to break the clinch but Kwang Soo is controlling him.

Sullivan IV is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kwang Soo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sullivan IV to the mat. Sullivan IV regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwang Soo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan IV is retaining full guard.
Kwang Soo throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan IV trying to control the position.

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 Lee Kwang Soo.
I think Kwang Soo 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kwang Soo!
Lee Kwang Soo thanked the fans post fight for their support.