PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Jankovic (ranked 5070 p4p, 5134 weight class) and Grant Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Jankovic
vs
Sullivan

185 cm
18
174
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
178
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marko Jankovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankovic throws a body punch but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Jankovic avoids nicely.
Jankovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jankovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jankovic tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Jankovic back against the cage.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan is trying to stall.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sullivan lands a head kick!

It looks like Marko Jankovic has been cut.

Jankovic closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Jankovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Jankovic.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jankovic pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.
Sullivan misses with a body punch.
Jankovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sullivan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan gets through Jankovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic tries to work over Sullivan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Jankovic is blocking nicely.
Sullivan takes a shot to the head.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jankovic is leaning against Sullivan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Jankovic misses with a body punch.
Jankovic has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a knee to the head but Jankovic blocks it.
Jankovic pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jankovic presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jankovic as Sullivan tries to tie him up.
Sullivan looking to stall.
Sullivan seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sullivan working aggressively here.
A short right from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Sullivan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jankovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a lazy head kick
and Jankovic counters with a body kick that stops Sullivan in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan looks winded!
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sullivan takes a step back to recover.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Jankovic moves out of range.
Sullivan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jankovic.
Jankovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jankovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jankovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jankovic throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.

Jankovic instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jankovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jankovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankovic.
Jankovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jankovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Jankovic is blocking nicely.

Sullivan breaks the clinch.

Sullivan gets tackled into the cage by Jankovic. Jankovic maintains the clinch.
Jankovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Jankovic tries a body shot but Sullivan blocks it.
Jankovic lands with a left to the head.
Sullivan stalling in the clinch but Jankovic improves position.
Sullivan wants to stall.
Sullivan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jankovic blocks it with crossed arms.
Sullivan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jankovic avoids it.
Jankovic scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Jankovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Jankovic'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.

Jankovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Jankovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jankovic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sullivan is trying to maintain a safe position but Jankovic gets an underhook and turns Sullivan into the cage.

Sullivan breaks the clinch.
Marko Jankovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankovic connects with a looping right hand.
Jankovic blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan swings for the body but Jankovic moves out of range.
Jankovic scores with a jab. Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Grant Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Jankovic scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Jankovic moves out of range easily.

Jankovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jankovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jankovic.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sullivan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jankovic's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Jankovic.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jankovic.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sullivan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Sullivan tries to stall but Jankovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Jankovic on the inside.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jankovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jankovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body punch.

Sullivan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sullivan takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Jankovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jankovic pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jankovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.

Sullivan is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Jankovic.
Sullivan looking to throw knees to the head but Jankovic is blocking nicely.
Jankovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jankovic lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankovic.
Sullivan takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Jankovic finish him?
Sullivan wants to stall.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Jankovic.
Sullivan trying to land knees to the body.
Jankovic lands with a light punch inside.
Jankovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankovic lands a body shot.
Jankovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sullivan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jankovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jankovic blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankovic lands a body punch.
Jankovic lands a left hand.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sullivan blocks a body shot from Jankovic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jankovic.
Jankovic works on Sullivan's body with a couple of short punches.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Jankovic.
Jankovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Jankovic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marko Jankovic's cut.
That's time! Jankovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jankovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sullivan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jankovic moves into the clinch.
Jankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jankovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jankovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sullivan looks to score with a jab to the body but Jankovic is just out of range.

Jankovic moves into the clinch.
Jankovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan.
Marko Jankovic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jankovic is working Sullivan over against the cage.
Jankovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jankovic lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Jankovic - that landed with a thud.
Jankovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jankovic lands a right hand.
Jankovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jankovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jankovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Jankovic lands an uppercut.
Jankovic scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Jankovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Jankovic.
Jankovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Jankovic scores with a nice short uppercut.

Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Jankovic lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Jankovic lands.
Jankovic sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grant Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Jankovic.
Jankovic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Sullivan right on the button. Sullivan goes down! Jankovic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Jankovic gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Jankovic!
Marko Jankovic spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.