PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Voodoo People as his entrance music. Robert Sullivan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sullivan
vs
Johnson

215 cm
35
292 lbs
23 - 15 - 0

202 cm
52
250 lbs
45 - 44 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 44 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.

Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sullivan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Sullivan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A control attempt from Sullivan but he's now mounted!
Johnson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.

Johnson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sullivan moves into the clinch.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Sullivan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Thomas Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sullivan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Johnson.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.

Sullivan pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson 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 walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Johnson - he's out on his feet here! Sullivan follows up with another monster hook that separates Johnson from consciousness! Johnson falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sullivan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Robert Sullivan!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.