PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azizi Camara (ranked 1626 p4p, 246 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 2041 p4p, 297 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Camara
vs
Sullivan

177 cm
23
207 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

179 cm
29
199 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azizi Camara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara takes one to the chin there.
Camara goes for a double leg but Sullivan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sullivan continues to drive forward.
Sullivan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Camara dives in for a single leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Camara is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sullivan.

It looks like Azizi Camara has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sullivan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Camara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Azizi Camara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camara fails with the takedown.
Camara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Camara blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
Sullivan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sullivan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan jabs Camara right on the nose. Camara blinks but takes it well.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sullivan as he jumps to the side.
Sullivan feints the counter takedown.
John Sullivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sullivan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Camara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan sprawls well. Sullivan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camara gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan misses with an uppercut.
Sullivan throws a body kick that misses.
Camara feinted with a counter takedown.
Sullivan tries to score with a low kick but Camara moves his leg out of the way.
Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sullivan tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sullivan to the ground. Sullivan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Camara moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sullivan misses its intended target.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Camara tries to counter with a takedown but Sullivan is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan tries a head kick but it misses.
Camara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sullivan swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.

Camara drives through with a takedown into Sullivan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara preventing the sweep.

Camara drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Camara as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sullivan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Camara! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Azizi Camara!
Azizi Camara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.