PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus McLoughlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLoughlin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Cadence to Arms. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Thomas Sullivan enters the cage!

McLoughlin
vs
Sullivan

200 cm
34
255 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

187 cm
20
243 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

LOPS 160q + 90% Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angus McLoughlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with an uppercut
and McLoughlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a two punch combo.

Sullivan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sullivan is stalling here. McLoughlin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sullivan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McLoughlin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McLoughlin working away.

McLoughlin stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLoughlin counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and McLoughlin counters with a left to the body.
Sullivan throws a lazy body kick
and McLoughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Sullivan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLoughlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Sullivan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McLoughlin keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
McLoughlin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

McLoughlin pushes Sullivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've been told by McLoughlin's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan misses the jab.

Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sullivan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McLoughlin is not content to let Sullivan control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan thows a huge punch but McLoughlin dodges it nicely.
McLoughlin is trying to stand up here but Sullivan is controlling him well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLoughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sullivan misses with a hook to the body
and McLoughlin counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McLoughlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

McLoughlin tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLoughlin keeps working.
McLoughlin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sullivan manages to mount him!
Sullivan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sullivan landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McLoughlin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sullivan shoots in and bounces McLoughlin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLoughlin wants to stand and escape but Sullivan is having none of it.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but McLoughlin keeps moving.
Thomas Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McLoughlin manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
McLoughlin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan fails to land.

Sullivan lands a takedown into guard.
McLoughlin wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.

McLoughlin kicks Sullivan off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McLoughlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sullivan connects with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but McLoughlin keeps moving.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McLoughlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but McLoughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McLoughlin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. McLoughlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by McLoughlin!

Sullivan wants to control the position but McLoughlin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

McLoughlin postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sullivan to stand up.
Sullivan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLoughlin counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan swings widly with a right hand
and McLoughlin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but McLoughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Sullivan throws a looping overhand right but McLoughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLoughlin slips under a jab from Sullivan.

Sullivan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLoughlin is trying to defend but Sullivan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McLoughlin is staying active underneath Sullivan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Angus McLoughlin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A big left from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sullivan lands with an uppercut that bounces McLoughlin off the cage and back into range.

Sullivan shoots in and gets a takedown into McLoughlin's guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but McLoughlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. McLoughlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by McLoughlin!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan is working an open guard so McLoughlin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLoughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Angus McLoughlin is winning the standup battle so far.

Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLoughlin keeps working.

McLoughlin kicks Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
McLoughlin moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sullivan throws a jab but it's blocked by McLoughlin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a right hand that misses
and McLoughlin counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sullivan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McLoughlin was covering up waiting for the punch and Sullivan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan trying to control but McLoughlin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but McLoughlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

McLoughlin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sullivan, up you get!
Sullivan misses with a double jab.

McLoughlin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sullivan trying to control but McLoughlin is working from the bottom.

McLoughlin is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sullivan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLoughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from Sullivan is predictable there
and McLoughlin counters with a series of strikes. Sullivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thomas Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sullivan throws a jab when McLoughlin was well out of range.
Angus McLoughlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan throws a body punch but McLoughlin moves out of range.
McLoughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan scores with a nice head shot.
McLoughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus McLoughlin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLoughlin, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus McLoughlin!
A victorious Angus McLoughlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.