PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sullivan
vs
Edwards

190 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurice Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sullivan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sullivan wants to control but Edwards postures up.
Edwards sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sullivan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sullivan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Edwards off and has taken his back!
Sullivan biding his time, controlling Edwards.

Edwards is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sullivan gets his way!
Sullivan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards trying to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in full control for now.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Edwards is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Edwards fending off the submission attempt from Sullivan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Sullivan is looking for the choke from the back position but Edwards is controlling his hands well.

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.
Edwards trying to control the action but Sullivan just sinks the hooks in.
Sullivan biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Edwards just trying to survive but Sullivan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maurice Sullivan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
Nathan Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Edwards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Edwards darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Edwards wants to take a breather but Sullivan is having none of it.
Edwards is looking to stall here but Sullivan recovers full guard.

Sullivan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sullivan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Edwards manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maurice Sullivan wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Edwards throws a left that rocks Sullivan and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Edwards dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Sullivan regain composure!

It looks like Maurice Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sullivan is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Edwards is defending against the submission attempts here by Sullivan.
Sullivan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Maurice Sullivan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Edwards tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
A low kick from Edwards misses

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Edwards won't be happy with that.
Sullivan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sullivan controlling the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to control but Edwards is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maurice Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice Sullivan'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sullivan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sullivan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maurice Sullivan wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards has Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.

Sullivan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edwards clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sullivan throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Sullivan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Edwards trying to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan is riding his opponent, not letting Edwards buck him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Edwards is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Sullivan gets his way!
Edwards trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but Sullivan has full control of the position and if anything, Edwards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maurice Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sullivan misses with a punch to the head.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet but Sullivan has full control of the position and if anything, Edwards has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

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