PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Beast . Jimbo Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sullivan
vs
Smith

170 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
161 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimbo Smith!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Smith and sends Sullivan crashing to the mat! Smith follows him down to the mat - Sullivan regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Clint Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan has his hands clasped together around Smith's back. He's all about the action.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Sullivan keeping control of the position.

Smith is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sullivan is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Smith stalks Sullivan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sullivan's face. Sullivan staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith takes a swing at Sullivan's ribcage but misses.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Sullivan throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Clint Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sullivan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Sullivan circles away easily
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Smith.
Smith looks gassed!

Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to control but can't.
Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sullivan.
Sullivan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Sullivan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sullivan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Smith drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smith jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Sullivan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan controlling the position.
Smith won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Sullivan has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith postures up.

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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan, not yet.
Sullivan is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Sullivan trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith wants to clinch
and Sullivan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith throws a right and a left that Sullivan avoids nicely.
Sullivan misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimbo Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clint Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan dodges the punch combination from Smith.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan connects with a jab.
Sullivan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sullivan thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sullivan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sullivan lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Sullivan coming out on top.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sullivan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Sullivan.
Jimbo Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith tries to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clint Sullivan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan connects with a looping right hand.
Smith works over Sullivan's head and body with a nice combination.
A left and a right from Sullivan both land. Nice combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith misses with a combination
and Sullivan counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Sullivan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Clint Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Smith tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sullivan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sullivan trying to control but Smith postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Smith tries for a takedown but Sullivan circles away easily
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sullivan counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Sullivan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sullivan lands with a slapping head kick.
Sullivan throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sullivan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clint Sullivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Clint Sullivan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Smith looks to land a combination but Sullivan avoids it well.
Sullivan throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick misses from Sullivan.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sullivan.
Sullivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sullivan misses with a head kick.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
Smith throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Smith avoids the head kick by Sullivan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sullivan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan lands a body shot.
Sullivan connects with a high kick.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sullivan.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sullivan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range.
Sullivan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a head kick.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Sullivan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sullivan throws a one two combo.
Smith staying out of range there.
A jab from Sullivan misses.
Sullivan throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sullivan thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint Sullivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimbo Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sullivan.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Sullivan misses with a straight right.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Sullivan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sullivan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith blocks a head kick by Sullivan.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sullivan is trying to escape the mount.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sullivan looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Smith looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Smith postures up.

Smith is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Sullivan throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sullivan, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sullivan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Sullivan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

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 Clint Sullivan.
I think Sullivan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

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