PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Georg Bjarnfredarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clint Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan has chosen The Beast as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Bjarnfredarson
vs
Sullivan

175 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

170 cm
20
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georg Bjarnfredarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan lands a head kick. Bjarnfredarson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Georg Bjarnfredarson has been cut.
Sullivan takes a swing at Bjarnfredarson's ribcage but misses.
Bjarnfredarson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sullivan scores with a hook.
Bjarnfredarson misses with a kick to the body.
Sullivan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bjarnfredarson.

It looks like Clint Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Bjarnfredarson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bjarnfredarson fails to land the takedown.
Bjarnfredarson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan looks to throw the jab but Bjarnfredarson is out of range.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bjarnfredarson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sullivan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan is striking off his back. Bjarnfredarson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Bjarnfredarson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bjarnfredarson wants to control but Sullivan is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.

Bjarnfredarson is trying to work for a kimura but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjarnfredarson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sullivan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjarnfredarson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Bjarnfredarson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjarnfredarson misses the shot to the body.
Bjarnfredarson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bjarnfredarson's head.
Bjarnfredarson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjarnfredarson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bjarnfredarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georg Bjarnfredarson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bjarnfredarson is breathing heavily.
Bjarnfredarson avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Bjarnfredarson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjarnfredarson drops his hands momentarily and Sullivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjarnfredarson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sullivan as he avoids it easily.
A combination from Sullivan does no damage.
Crunch! Sullivan slams his shin into Bjarnfredarson's torso.
Bjarnfredarson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Clint Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan throws a nice looking combination but Bjarnfredarson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bjarnfredarson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Bjarnfredarson avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Bjarnfredarson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bjarnfredarson also avoids with ease.
Sullivan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan scores with a jab. Bjarnfredarson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan lands with a right hand.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Bjarnfredarson moves out of range easily.
Sullivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sullivan.
Bjarnfredarson blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bjarnfredarson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sullivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bjarnfredarson. Bjarnfredarson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan with a hook.
Sullivan connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bjarnfredarson takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjarnfredarson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bjarnfredarson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Bjarnfredarson avoids them all with ease.
Sullivan scores with a push kick.
Bjarnfredarson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Sullivan lands with a nice body kick.
Sullivan scores with a decent looking hook.
Sullivan lands with a slapping head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Bjarnfredarson avoids it well.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Sullivan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab lands there for Bjarnfredarson.
Bjarnfredarson tries to clinch there but Sullivan circles away.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Bjarnfredarson moves out of range easily.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Bjarnfredarson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Bjarnfredarson shoots in looking for a takedown. Sullivan tries to sprawl out of it but Bjarnfredarson 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.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Bjarnfredarson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sullivan sprawls well initially but Bjarnfredarson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bjarnfredarson is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson is controlling the pace.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan punching from the bottom.
Sullivan controlling the position for now.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Bjarnfredarson's head to control him but Bjarnfredarson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan is concentrating on defense, preventing Bjarnfredarson from advancing position.
Bjarnfredarson wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bjarnfredarson!
Sullivan wants to control the pace but Bjarnfredarson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a big shot there that rocks Bjarnfredarson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sullivan controlling from the full mount.
Bjarnfredarson tries to hold on but Sullivan postures up.
Bjarnfredarson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bjarnfredarson is working to get back to half guard.
Sullivan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sullivan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sullivan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sullivan raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bjarnfredarson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sullivan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from Bjarnfredarson misses
and Bjarnfredarson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan scores with a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Sullivan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bjarnfredarson counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Bjarnfredarson to acknowledge the strikes.
Bjarnfredarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjarnfredarson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bjarnfredarson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
Sullivan avoids the head kick by Bjarnfredarson.
Bjarnfredarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Georg Bjarnfredarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bjarnfredarson misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjarnfredarson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bjarnfredarson counters with a single leg into guard. Sullivan didn't expect that.
Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bjarnfredarson's guard.
Bjarnfredarson being controlled here, momentarily.
Sullivan passes into half guard.
Sullivan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjarnfredarson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bjarnfredarson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bjarnfredarson is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan swings around for an armbar but Bjarnfredarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sullivan's guard.
Bjarnfredarson trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan keeping full guard, as Bjarnfredarson tries to pass.
Sullivan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bjarnfredarson!
Sullivan controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bjarnfredarson is trying desperately to improve position.
Sullivan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sullivan content just to control the position here.
Clint Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjarnfredarson tries to lock up and control but Sullivan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sullivan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

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