PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Furlan (ranked 3510 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enda OSullivan (ranked 25355 p4p, 0 weight class). Enda OSullivan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Furlan
vs
OSullivan

170 cm
25
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

174 cm
20
136 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Emanuel Furlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enda OSullivan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

OSullivan rushes Furlan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OSullivan stops a takedown attempt from Furlan.
Furlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

OSullivan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OSullivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Furlan throws a head kick that misses.
OSullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Furlan doesn't manage to clinch there - OSullivan circles away.
OSullivan circles away from the clinch attempt
and OSullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OSullivan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Furlan.

A momentary lapse in concentration from OSullivan enables Furlan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. OSullivan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Furlan connects with a couple of short punches.
Furlan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OSullivan keeping moving, preventing Furlan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Furlan stands and throws OSullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
OSullivan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OSullivan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Furlan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Furlan is working to tighten his grip on OSullivan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. OSullivan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Furlan is really squeezing tight and eventually OSullivan passes out! Furlan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emanuel Furlan!
Emanuel Furlan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.