PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Pugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Sullivan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Pugh
vs
Sullivan

170 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

187 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Pugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugh stuffs the takedown attempt from Sullivan. Sullivan gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pugh as he jumps to the side.
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Pugh counters with a single leg into guard. Sullivan didn't expect that.
Paul Pugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
Pugh lands a couple of digs.

Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugh is aware though and is defending well.

Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pugh working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugh is aware though and is defending well.

Sullivan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pugh defends well.
Pugh works over Sullivan with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugh cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.
Pugh postures up and lands a big shot to Sullivan's brow.

Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pugh wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is keeping the position.
Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Pugh is proving a slippery customer.
Pugh advances to half guard.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan looks winded!
Pugh lands with a punch from half guard.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pugh is taking a breather. Sullivan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pugh winds up and cracks Sullivan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan is pressing down on Pugh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pugh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pugh got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sullivan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pugh has managed to get both his arms back between Sullivan's legs - danger averted.
Sullivan wants to control but Pugh passes easily into half guard.
Pugh working over Sullivan with some ground and pound. Sullivan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pugh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Pugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pugh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Pugh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sullivan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Pugh is controlling well.
Pugh slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Still in half guard, Pugh seems content to control.

Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugh pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan taking some punishment here, with Pugh in his half guard.
Well, if Pugh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sullivan is looking to control Pugh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Pugh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugh winds up and cracks Sullivan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been informed that Sullivan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pugh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Pugh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pugh wants to land a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pugh as he avoids it easily.
Pugh tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.

Sullivan looking to score a takedown here. Pugh is defending well but Sullivan drives through and ends up in Pugh's guard.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pugh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pugh tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sullivan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pugh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pugh has escaped and now he's on top!

Pugh connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sullivan has an active guard here but Pugh has managed to pass into half guard.
Pugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Sullivan is breathing heavily.

Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pugh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sullivan gets full guard.

Sullivan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pugh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pugh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.

Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pugh defends it easily.
Pugh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Pugh slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pugh controlling from the top position.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Pugh slips an elbow through the middle.
Pugh lands a couple of digs.
Pugh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pugh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pugh cracks Sullivan with a solid left hand.

Sullivan is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugh is aware though and is defending well.
Pugh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan is still in real trouble! Can Pugh finish him?
Pugh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sullivan seems to have recovered his senses.
Pugh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pugh working some strikes from top position.

Sullivan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugh is aware though and is defending well.
Pugh stands up over Sullivan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sullivan working for submissions but it's allowed Pugh to get to half guard.
Pugh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pugh 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugh is really struggling to control Sullivan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pugh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pugh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sullivan wants to control but Pugh passes into side.
Pugh landing strikes.
Pugh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan is trying to control Pugh's posture but Pugh avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pugh is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pugh working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Pugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pugh leaves Sullivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Pugh as Sullivan shoots in.
Pugh lunges at Sullivan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sullivan's hand.
Sullivan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Pugh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt

and Pugh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sullivan's guard.
Pugh gets to his feet and stands over Sullivan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sullivan felt that one! Pugh unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sullivan from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Pugh!
Paul Pugh really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.