PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smokey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Nabokov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nabokov's choice of entrance music: South of Heaven. This should be fireworks!

Sullivan
vs
Nabokov

191 cm
22
252 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Smokey Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anton Nabokov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nabokov dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan is looking to chop away at Nabokov's legs.
Nabokov digs a good hook to Sullivan's body.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nabokov lands with a straight right. Sullivan didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nabokov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sullivan to the mat! Sullivan manages to get full guard.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nabokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nabokov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nabokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Nabokov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nabokov throwing strikes but missing.
Nabokov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nabokov misses with a double jab.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Nabokov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nabokov misses the target.
Sullivan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nabokov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nabokov gets slowly back to his feet.
Nabokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.
Sullivan takes a swing at Nabokov's ribcage but misses.
Nabokov scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nabokov lands the left hand.
Sullivan moves away from the strike by Nabokov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Anton Nabokov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nabokov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sullivan leaves Nabokov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horrible takedown by Nabokov or perhaps it was just good defense by Sullivan which made him look bad.
A slow jab from Nabokov misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Nabokov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nabokov.
Smokey Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.
Nabokov thuds his right hand into Sullivan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan slips a jab from Nabokov.
Nabokov misses with a looping left.
Sullivan throws out a leg kick but Nabokov moves out of range and Sullivan only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nabokov did well to prevent Sullivan getting side control.
Nabokov is trying is best to control the position here.
Sullivan is trying to control the action in half guard but Nabokov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Nabokov kicks off Sullivan and gets to his feet.
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nabokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Nabokov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nabokov scores with the left hand. Sullivan knows he should have avoided that one.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nabokov has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan in a clinch.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a nice body shot.
Sullivan prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nabokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sullivan stops a takedown attempt from Nabokov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan gets underhooks to prevent Nabokov's takedown attempt.
Nabokov wants a takedown but no success here.
Sullivan is stalling here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nabokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Nabokov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nabokov.
Nabokov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nabokov shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sullivan slips a jab from Nabokov.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nabokov manages to avoid it.
Nabokov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Nabokov throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Nabokov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sullivan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nabokov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sullivan counters with a leg kick.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Nabokov.
A big right from Nabokov misses.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nabokov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nabokov lands with an uppercut that bounces Sullivan off the cage and back into rage.
Nabokov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan misses with a low kick.

Sullivan clinches up with Nabokov and pushes him back against the cage.
Sullivan stalling against the cage.
Nabokov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sullivan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nabokov or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sullivan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nabokov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sullivan is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sullivan.
Nabokov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sullivan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov is trying to drag Sullivan to the mat but Sullivan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nabokov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nabokov cracks Sullivan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Sullivan.
The fighters circling - Nabokov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nabokov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sullivan.
Nice body punch from Sullivan.
Nabokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton Nabokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nabokov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nabokov throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Nabokov.
Nabokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nabokov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nabokov checks a leg kick.
Nabokov misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Nabokov moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Sullivan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Nabokov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sullivan.
Nabokov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nabokov throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nabokov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nabokov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sullivan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sullivan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sullivan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Donk. Nabokov catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.

Nabokov rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nabokov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sullivan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan manages to get underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nabokov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sullivan gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smokey Sullivan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sullivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Nabokov moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nabokov misses the target.
Sullivan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nabokov's hands.
Nabokov throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Good shot there by Nabokov.
Nabokov darts in trying to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a nice body shot.
Nabokov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nabokov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nabokov defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Nabokov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nabokov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nabokov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Nabokov. Beautiful body shot.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabokov.
Nabokov misses with a hook.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Sullivan.
A leg kick checked by Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
A jab from Nabokov does it's job there.
Nabokov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nabokov closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Nabokov pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smokey Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Nabokov.
Sullivan lands with an overhand left.
Sullivan scoring well with a low kick there.
Nabokov slips a jab from Sullivan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nabokov.
Nabokov blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Nabokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
A shot to the body from Nabokov misses
and Sullivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Sullivan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nabokov tries for a takedown but Sullivan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nabokov slips under a jab.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nabokov tries to move into range but Sullivan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sullivan tries to bum rush Nabokov with a series of wild strikes but Nabokov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nabokov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nabokov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Nabokov.
Nabokov slips under a jab.
Nabokov scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan should have avoided that one.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nabokov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nabokov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sullivan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donk. Nabokov catches Sullivan right on the button with a cross.
Nabokov scores with a decent looking hook.
Nabokov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nabokov tries to clinch up.
Nabokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sullivan dips to his left and cracks Nabokov with an uppercut!
Sullivan moves forwards but Nabokov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nabokov scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Nabokov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan doesn't seem phased though.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Nabokov.
Nabokov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sullivan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sullivan lands a really nice looking cross but Nabokov seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Nabokov tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nabokov jabs at Sullivan's body.
Nabokov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Nabokov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nabokov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nabokov fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sullivan.
Nabokov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Nabokov is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan throws a hook but Nabokov blocks it.
Nabokov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nabokov connects with a right hand. Sullivan shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smokey Sullivan showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

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