PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan V (ranked 540 p4p, 77 weight class) and Nig Nig (ranked 967 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

L Sullivan V
vs
Nig

186 cm
25
208 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

201 cm
22
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Big Tree's Vintage Wear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John L Sullivan V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nig Nig!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nig closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sullivan V digs a right hand underneath Nig's ribcage. Nig let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan V effectively controlling the action here.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan V.
Nig throws a head punch that misses.
Nig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Nig.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig pushes off an throws an elbow but Sullivan V leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig prevents a body shot from Sullivan V.
Nig lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sullivan V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V misses with a punch on the inside.

Sullivan V manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan V misses with a hook.
Sullivan V throws a hook but Nig avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sullivan V throws a looping overhand right but Nig ducks down to avoid it.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V stuns Nig with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sullivan V missing with a left hand there. Nig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan V checks a leg kick.
Sullivan V tries to land a front kick but Nig steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nig tries to clinch
and Sullivan V counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sullivan V connects with a solid leg kick.
Sullivan V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nig finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan V's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
Sullivan V tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Nig responds with a good body kick, but Sullivan V manages to step out the way in time.
Sullivan V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nig tries to clinch but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Sullivan V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan V scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan V blocks the leg kick.
Sullivan V scores with a spinning back kick!
Nig fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sullivan V.
Sullivan V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig wants to clinch.
It looked like Sullivan V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sullivan V throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nig to counter with a crisp jab.

Nig has managed to clinch.
Sullivan V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nig misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nig or not.
Nig tries to work over Sullivan V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sullivan V has a couple of punches blocked by Nig.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nig just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sullivan V's brow.
Sullivan V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sullivan V lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John L Sullivan V will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nig looks to clinch
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nig throws a right and a left that Sullivan V avoids nicely.
Nig scores with a jab.
A big right from Nig misses.
Nig has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
Nig throws a lazy right hand but Sullivan V sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sullivan V takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nig misses with a low kick.
Sullivan V swings widly with a right hand
and Nig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V avoids it easily.
Sullivan V looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Nig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a body punch but Nig moves out of range.
Sullivan V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig defending well as Sullivan V loads up on a big left hand.
Nig wants to counter the offense by Sullivan V and move into the clinch position.
Nig is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sullivan V looks to land a left hand but Nig moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sullivan V ducks under a wild hook from Nig.
Sullivan V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nig connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan V's hands.
Nig lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan V has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sullivan V misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nig darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nig tests Sullivan V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sullivan V throwing a counter right hand but Nig manages to avoid it.
Nig swings for the body but Sullivan V moves out of range.
Nig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Nig blocks the leg kick.
Nig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Sullivan V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Sullivan V finds it's target.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan V. Nig does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sullivan V walks into a stiff left hand from Nig.
Sullivan V moves away from the strike by Nig.
A counter left hand to the body from Sullivan V misses its target.

Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
Sullivan V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nig.
Nig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sullivan V lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nig Nig seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A hook to the body from Nig.
Nig misses with some punches.
Sullivan V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sullivan V can't find room to land a body shot as Nig controls the action.

Sullivan V breaks the clinch.
Nig slips a jab and a cross from Sullivan V.
A big left from Nig misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan V blocks a jab.
Nig Nig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nig tries to bum rush Sullivan V with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan V uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Nig lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sullivan V doesn't seem phased though.
Nig throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan V misses with a kick to the body.
Nig throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Sullivan V to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Sullivan V misses.
Nig thuds his right hand into Sullivan V's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nig misses with a hook
and Sullivan V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Nig Nig has been cut.
Sullivan V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Sullivan V misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nig Nig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nig Nig's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Good shot there by Sullivan V.
Nig stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nig looks to land a right hand but Sullivan V moved out of range.
A big right from Sullivan V misses.
Nig tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nig ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nig swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sullivan V.
Nig throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nig crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sullivan V - the referee stops the clock and Nig gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sullivan V. Nig manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Nig moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan V.
A shot in the inside from Sullivan V.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sullivan V working aggressively here.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nig's elbow.
Sullivan V lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands with a short shot to the head.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Nig gets through Sullivan V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sullivan V lands a body punch.
Sullivan V throws a punch but it's blocked by Nig.
Sullivan V misses with a punch to the body.
Nig is working Sullivan V over against the ropes.
Nig blocks a body shot from Sullivan V.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nig creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nig softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sullivan V lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig misses with the head strike.
Sullivan V trying to control the position but instead, Nig has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sullivan V into the ropes.
Nig wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice elbow from Nig.
Sullivan V wants to stall.
Sullivan V blocking some punches.
Nig misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sullivan V avoids it.
Sullivan V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sullivan V tries to throw a body punch but Nig avoids it by throwing Sullivan V back against the ropes.
Nig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nig lands with a short shot to the head.
Sullivan V blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nig as Sullivan V tries to tie him up.
Sullivan V scores with a shoulder strike.
Nig scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nig on the inside.
Sullivan V blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nig misses with some punches.
A short left from Sullivan V.
Nig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sullivan V takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan V moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nig circles away quickly and effectively.
Nig throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan V is looking to counter punch.
Nig scores with a three punch combo!
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
John L Sullivan V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nig throws a combination that misses
and Sullivan V connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nig throws a hook but Sullivan V blocks it.
Nig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan V.
Sullivan V thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Nig misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sullivan V. Those never looked like landing.
Sullivan V misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nig counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nig Nig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Nig Nig!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for John L Sullivan V!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!