PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Trump (ranked 42 p4p, 7 weight class) and John L Sullivan V (ranked 424 p4p, 60 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John L Sullivan V enters the ring!

Trump
vs
L Sullivan V

182 cm
24
203 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

186 cm
24
208 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

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World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Trump!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trump moves out of range as Sullivan V strikes.
Donald Trump seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan V avoids the body shot from Trump.
Trump scores with a body shot.
Trump scores with a jab to the head.
Nice cross by Trump.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been told by Trump's head coaches at Rīga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trump looks to score with a jab to the body but Sullivan V is just out of range.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan V ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Trump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trump cracks Sullivan V with a good jab.

Sullivan V is rocked!

Trump has Sullivan V up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan V fails to land.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V digs a right hand underneath Trump's ribcage. Trump let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Trump blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trumps head.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan V taking a breather.
Sullivan V has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trump seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sullivan V can turn it around.
Trump cracks Sullivan V with a nice body shot.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan V lands with a right to the head.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump digs a right hand into Sullivan V's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sullivan V's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trump lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V presses Trump against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trump lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Trump creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Sullivan V trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump has a couple of punches blocked by Sullivan V.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands with a left to the head.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V stalling in the clinch but Trump improves position.
Trump misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump working aggressively here.

Sullivan V breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trump darts in and clinches Sullivan V up against the ropes.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Trump lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan V.
A right hook to the body lands for Trump.
Sullivan V looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump has Sullivan V pressed against the ropes, preventing Sullivan V from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Trump works Sullivan V's body with a nice hook.
Sullivan V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trump misses with an uppercut.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan V sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Trump moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan V can do to turn this around?
Sullivan V is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trump keeps control of Sullivan V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V is looking to control Trump's arms but Trump gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sullivan V has his back to the ropes.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.
Sullivan V gets through Trump's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Sullivan V lands a nice shot to the body.
Sullivan V seems to have recovered his senses.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Donald Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sullivan V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Trump lands a shot to the body.
Trump lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
Trump lands an uppercut.

Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan V manages to avoid it.
Trump misses with a hook. Sullivan V ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
Sullivan V cracks Trump with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sullivan V circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sullivan V counters with a stiff right hand.
Sullivan V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trump thuds his right hand into Sullivan V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan V defending well as Trump loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan V swats away the attempt to clinch by Trump.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a looping left.
A jab from Trump finds it's way through Sullivan V's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trump scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trump thuds a left hand into Sullivan V's body.

Trump clinches with his opponent.
Sullivan V lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Trump misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Sullivan V - that landed with a thud.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V scores with a shot to the side of Trump's head.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump dominated that second round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A lazy left from Trump finds it's target.
Jab from Trump.

Trump has closed the distance and engaged Sullivan V in a clinch.
Sullivan V blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump throws a punch but it's blocked by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan V avoids it by throwing Trump back against the ropes.
Sullivan V pushes Trump back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Trump misses with some punches.
Sullivan V takes a shot to the head.
Sullivan V looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V tries to stall but Trump uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan V misses with a body punch.
Trump works on Sullivan V's body with a couple of short punches.
Sullivan V tries to work over Trump's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
A head punch on the inside from Sullivan V fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump is leaning against Sullivan V and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trump blocks an uppercut.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a body shot from Trump.
Sullivan V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V throws a head punch that misses.
Trump working aggressively here.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Trump lands with a light punch inside.
Trump misses with some punches.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Sullivan V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump blocking some punches.
Trump lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sullivan V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan V looking to slow down the pace here.
Trump lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Trump has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V struggles to land a body shot inside as Trump controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trump can't find room to land a body shot as Sullivan V controls the action.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V is trying to stall.
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Sullivan V misses with some punches.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trump doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump clearly takes that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Trump is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sullivan V misses with a straight right.
Trump tries to clinch there but Sullivan V circles away.
Sullivan V looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trump throws a shot to the body.
Trump misses the shot to the body.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Trump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Sullivan V.

Trump forces Sullivan V back against the ropes and clinches.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trump backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V is trying to maintain a safe position but Trump gets an underhook and turns Sullivan V into the ropes.
Sullivan V swings wildly with an uppercut but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trump.
A short right from Trump on the inside.
Trump throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sullivan Vs head.
Trump misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sullivan V trying to stall but Trump improves his position.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Trump.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trump.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Trump.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan V is trying to break the clinch but Trump has him pressed against the ropes.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trump.
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Sullivan V's head.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Sullivan V is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trump.
Trump lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Trump tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Trump lands a right hand.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sullivan V or not.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Sullivan V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan V's elbow.
Trump pushes Sullivan V back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Trump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Trump misses with a body punch.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Sullivan V prevents a body shot from Trump.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Trump controls the action.
Sullivan V misses with a body punch.
Sullivan V looking to stall.
Trump swings wildly with an uppercut but Sullivan V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trump tries a body shot but Sullivan V blocks it.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Trump.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Trump is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sullivan V backwards.
Sullivan V tries a body shot but Trump blocks it.
Sullivan V lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Trump had his way with John L Sullivan V in that round.
That's time! Trump's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sullivan V throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sullivan V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.

Trump drives through and clinches with Sullivan V against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan V scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump struggles to land a body shot inside as Sullivan V controls his hands.

Sullivan V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trump tries to clinch there but Sullivan V circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Trump.
A telegraphed right hand from Sullivan V misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donald Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Sullivan V circles away.
Sullivan V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan V 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trump tries to clinch but Sullivan V is having none of it.
Sullivan V misses with a low kick.

Trump cracks Sullivan V with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trump has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan V to stand back up!
Trump fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Sullivan V to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Sullivan V looks to clinch but Trump throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Sullivan V taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his light heavyweight title!
Donald Trump 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.