PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Sullivan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sullivan
vs
Donghae

210 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan works over Donghae's head and body with a nice combination.
Sullivan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Donghae's head.
Sullivan misses with a wild combination.
Donghae with a nice cross.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Donghae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan misses the body punch
and Donghae counters with a left and a right that stings Sullivan.
Donghae is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Donghae moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Donghae dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Donghae shows good takedown defense.
Donghae fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt - Donghae sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donghae lands a head shot.
Mark Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Donghae. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Donghae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donghae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donghae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donghae tests Sullivan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Donghae counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donghae.
Donghae lunges at Sullivan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sullivan's hand.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Donghae counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Donghae to acknowledge the strikes.
Sullivan takes one to the side of the head.

Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Donghae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Donghae fails to pull guard.
Donghae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mark Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Donghae.

Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sullivan misses with a combination
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donghae is fending him off so far but Sullivan persists. Nope, Donghae circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donghae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sullivan back to the ropes. Donghae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sullivan shoots in but Donghae avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Donghae circles away.
Sullivan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donghae circles away.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Donghae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Lee Donghae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donghae pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sullivan back to the ropes. Donghae follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Donghae misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Donghae as Sullivan shoots in.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donghae cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donghae is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donghae counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Donghae scores with a three punch combo!
Decent striking displayed by Donghae there.
Donghae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Donghae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donghae.
Donghae moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sullivan. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Donghae sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sullivan tries to clinch there but Donghae circles away.
Donghae fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donghae throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donghae uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sullivan.
Donghae lunges at Sullivan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sullivan's hand.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Donghae dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Donghae. Those never looked like landing.
Lee Donghae seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Donghae sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donghae fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donghae as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan misses with a double jab
and Donghae counters with a two punch combo.
Donghae tries to clinch but Sullivan moves away
and Sullivan counters with a left and a right that stings Donghae.
Donghae throws a one two combo.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donghae wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donghae.
Donghae tries to close the distance and clinch but Sullivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Donghae paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donghae counters with a left and a right that stings Sullivan.
No joy there for Donghae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Donghae circles away and keeps his distance.

Sullivan clinches with his opponent.
Donghae fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Sullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Donghae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
Donghae is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Donghae moves out of range.
Donghae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Donghae does no damage.
Sullivan throws a hook to the side of Donghae's head but Donghae sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Donghae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donghae looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Sullivan shoots in but Donghae avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Donghae counters with a one-two to the body.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donghae counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Donghae looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Donghae as he connects with a hook.
Donghae closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Donghae moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Donghae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donghae defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan tries to move into range but Donghae moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donghae 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Sullivan scores with a four punch combination!
Donghae keeps the fight on the outside.
Donghae circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Donghae tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donghae wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Donghae counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donghae swinging wildly here.
Donghae connects with a looping right hand.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Donghae counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Donghae to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Donghae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Donghae throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a one-two to the body.
Donghae throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donghae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan.
Sullivan keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Donghae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sullivan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donghae defends it nicely.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Donghae sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donghae misses with a wild combination.
Donghae displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donghae throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donghae counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donghae throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Donghae connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sullivan swats away the attempt to clinch by Donghae.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Donghae is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sullivan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
enabling Donghae to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan!
Sullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donghae moves to clinch but Sullivan breaks away
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Donghae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donghae throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Donghae counters with a one-two to the body.
Donghae lands with a cross.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donghae looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
Donghae connects with a crisp jab.
Donghae wants to clinch but Sullivan slips to the side

and Sullivan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Sullivan breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Donghae tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
Donghae lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donghae is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donghae tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donghae misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donghae has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
Donghae uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Donghae keeps it at a distance.
Sullivan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Donghae keeps it at a distance.

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.
Donghae wants to clinch up but Sullivan keeps it at a distance.
Donghae throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Donghae throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Donghae counter with a right hand.
Donghae wants to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Mark Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee Donghae is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Donghae counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donghae's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Donghae duly obliges.
Donghae wants to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes. Donghae will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Donghae.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Donghae counters with a one-two to the body.

Sullivan is rocked!
Sullivan throws a combination that misses
and Donghae counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Donghae comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donghae 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Lee Donghae!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Lee Donghae!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Lee Donghae!

Lee Donghae wins by unanimous decision!