PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sullivan (ranked 401 p4p, 692 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 58 p4p, 94 weight class). Tony Stark acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sullivan
vs
Stark

193 cm
27
212
13 - 2 - 0

191 cm
30
218
21 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stark takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stark misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Stark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sullivan enables Stark to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sullivan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!

Stark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sullivan escapes and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stark 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.
Sullivan controlling the position from side mount.
Stark regains half guard.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Sullivan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Stark actively working from the bottom here.
Stark wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.

Stark looking for subs from the bottom but Sullivan mounts him!
Sullivan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sullivan prevents Stark from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stark is still trying to improve position.
Stark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Stark is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sullivan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stark doesn't escape.
Stark rolls, trying to escape but Sullivan keeps control of the position.
Stark manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sullivan's guard. Nice work there by Stark.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Stark throws a big elbow that misses.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Stark slips an elbow through the middle.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Sullivan has managed to sweep!

Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Sullivan to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sullivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sullivan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sullivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Sullivan motions for Stark to come forward. Sullivan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stark keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and Stark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Stark rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Sullivan misses
and Stark counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Jack Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sullivan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from Sullivan.
Sullivan looks for the body kick but Stark saw that one coming.
Stark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan misses with a right hand

and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sullivan, who protects the arm well.

Stark goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sullivan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stark but great work by Sullivan.
Stark is trying to work for a sweep but Sullivan has mounted him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sullivan stands up from mount. Strange move.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sullivan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sullivan swivels and escapes.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Jack Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Stark.
Good leg kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan lunges at Stark with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stark's hand.

Sullivan gets caught flat footed, as Stark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sullivan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan trying to control the position here.
Stark preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Some bone on bone action there as Stark checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sullivan is fending him off so far but Stark persists. Nope, Sullivan circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark tries a quick counter leg kick but Sullivan is wise to it.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
And Stark tries to counter it with a takedown but Sullivan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan throws a leg kick but Stark sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stark drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sullivan defends it well.
Sullivan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stark is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stark tries for a takedown but Sullivan circles away easily
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan throws a lazy uppercut

and Stark counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sullivan!
Sullivan parries the strikes from Stark easily there. Stark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Sullivan to escape.

Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sullivan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sullivan is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stark looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stark working away.
Stark working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

Stark swings around for an armbar but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stark's guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Stark has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan is one step ahead there.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jack Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stark working for submissions but it's allowed Sullivan to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stark trying to get back to full guard but Sullivan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stark tries to reverse the position but Sullivan maintains control.
Stark bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sullivan looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark won't allow Sullivan to get back to his feet.
Tony Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Stark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sullivan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Stark, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sullivan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sullivan!
Our winner, Jack Sullivan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.