PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathaniel MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

MacArthur
vs
Sullivan

182 cm
22
208 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnathaniel MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

MacArthur rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sullivan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur has him pressed against the cage.

MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacArthur.
MacArthur looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnathaniel MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan slips under a jab from MacArthur.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacArthur to the mat! MacArthur manages to get full guard.
MacArthur wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sullivan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from getting back to his feet.

Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but MacArthur defends the submission attempt.
MacArthur pushes Sullivan off looking to stand but Sullivan dives back in and keeps control.
MacArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacArthur tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur wants to clinch.
MacArthur fails with the takedown

and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacArthur kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.
Sullivan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sullivan is looking for a kimura but MacArthur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sullivan to get the leverage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacArthur tries to clinch up

and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sullivan.
MacArthur looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathaniel MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Sullivan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacArthur regains guard.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from standing up.
Sullivan postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.

Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! MacArthur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
MacArthur pushing down on Sullivan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur is keen to just control but Sullivan is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacArthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacArthur tries to clinch

and Sullivan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.

Sullivan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacArthur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sullivan has MacArthur in his guard.
MacArthur is looking to stand up but Sullivan won't let him.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Sullivan is working an open guard so MacArthur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacArthur pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacArthur with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
MacArthur looks to land a combination. Sullivan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MacArthur has managed to clinch.
MacArthur presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacArthur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnathaniel MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sullivan.

MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is looking to escape.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.
MacArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur.
MacArthur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sullivan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacArthur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacArthur has escaped and now he's on top!
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.

That's four 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.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.

MacArthur stands up from Sullivan's guard - MacArthur perhaps looking for a knockout.

MacArthur closes the distance and clinches.
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 Johnathaniel MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacArthur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a strike but MacArthur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing MacArthur from standing up.
MacArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sullivan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sullivan misses with the ground and pound.
MacArthur is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur regains half guard.
Sullivan prevents MacArthur from improving his position.
Sullivan with the ground and pound but MacArthur uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Sullivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacArthur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacArthur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacArthur!
MacArthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.

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.
Sullivan struggling a bit here.
Sullivan is trying to work for a sweep but MacArthur has mounted him!
MacArthur looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacArthur with a couple of short strikes.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding MacArthur's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Sullivan.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

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