PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Sunday (ranked 16835 p4p, 5854 weight class) and Maduka Ebo (ranked 614 p4p, 478 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Sunday
vs
Ebo

187 cm
23
270
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
24
270
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernard Sunday !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maduka Ebo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunday throws a nice inside leg kick.

Ebo closes the distance and clinches.
Sunday tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ebo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebo pushes Sunday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sunday fails to pull guard.

Ebo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ebo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ebo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sunday is breathing heavily.
Ebo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sunday doesn't seem bothered though.

Ebo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Ebo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sunday regains guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ebo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sunday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ebo lands a couple of digs.
Ebo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sunday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ebo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sunday is trying to control the position but Ebo postures up.
Ebo trying to control but Sunday is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sunday is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ebo lands a leg kick that knocks Sunday off balance momentarily.
Ebo throws a nice outside leg kick.

Ebo darts in and clinches Sunday up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sunday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernard Sunday . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Ebo.

Ebo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sunday is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ebo content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sunday is working an open guard so Ebo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Ebo both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Bernard Sunday has been cut.
Sunday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Nice combo by Ebo! Oh, that's hurt him - Sunday falls to the canvas and Ebo follows him into side control.

Sunday is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ebo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunday is defending well.
Oh Sunday is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Ebo is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunday is defending well.
Ebo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sunday . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sunday is trying to buck Ebo off.
Sunday seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Ebo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ebo wants to control but Sunday is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ebo swings around for an armbar but Sunday sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ebo's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maduka Ebo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bernard Sunday 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ebo moves into the clinch successfully.
Sunday jumps guard but Ebo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ebo leaning against his opponent.
Ebo lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ebo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Ebo pulls Sunday into guard.
Ebo trying to control the position.
Ebo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sunday is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sunday trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunday wants to pass the guard but Ebo is keeping the position.
Ebo pulls Sunday in close to prevent any damage.
Ebo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Ebo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sunday is aware though and is defending well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ebo keeping full guard, as Sunday tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sunday throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ebo's head.
Maduka Ebo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two 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.
Ebo misses with the combination.

Ebo takes the fight into the clinch.
Sunday tries to break the clinch but Ebo is controlling the position.
Ebo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Ebo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebo misses with a few strikes there.
Sunday drops his hands momentarily and Ebo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Ebo has Sunday up against the cage in a clinch.
Ebo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sunday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ebo works on Sunday 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sunday misses with a punch to the body.

Ebo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Ebo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ebo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sunday clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Sunday is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebo connects with a solid leg kick.
Sunday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sunday looks for the body kick but Ebo saw that one coming.
Ebo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Ebo moves into the clinch.
Sunday fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sunday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ebo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sunday to the mat. Sunday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Sunday has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ebo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Sunday is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ebo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sunday to the mat. Sunday regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maduka Ebo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernard Sunday 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sunday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ebo.

Ebo forces Sunday back against the cage and clinches.
Sunday prevents the takedown attempt.
Ebo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sunday after a bit of a struggle.
Ebo jumps guard but Sunday turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bernard Sunday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maduka Ebo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sunday is looking to break free of the clinch but Ebo has double underhooks.
Sunday working hard to break the clinch.
Maduka Ebo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Ebo jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ebo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sunday trying to control but Ebo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sunday got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ebo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sunday has managed to get both his arms back between Ebo's legs - danger averted.
Ebo wants to sweep here but Sunday controlling him for the moment.
Sunday trying to control the position from guard on top but Ebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sunday content to stall in guard here.
Sunday won't allow Ebo to get back to his feet.

That's two 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.
Sunday is standing up over Ebo. Ebo looks to escape but Sunday dives into side control.

Ebo reaches up around Sunday 's neck trying to control. But Sunday takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Ebo! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Ebo is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Sunday celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bernard Sunday !
An out of breath Bernard Sunday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.