PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Julio Iglesias - Pobre Diablo. Carlos Guerrero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

L Sullivan IV
vs
Guerrero

186 cm
21
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

LHK Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan IV displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guerrero.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Guerrero.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guerrero is defended easily by Sullivan IV.
John L Sullivan IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a straight left.
Guerrero takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

It looks like Carlos Guerrero has been cut.
Guerrero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guerrero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sullivan IV pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
Guerrero looks gassed!
Sullivan IV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerreros head.
Sullivan IV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sullivan IV lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guerrero.
Sullivan IV makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.
Sullivan IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sullivan IV will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guerrero up against the cage.
Sullivan IV lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan IV scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Sullivan IV.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.

That has opened up Carlos Guerrero's cut even more.
Sullivan IV content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sullivan IV throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guerreros head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan IV lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sullivan IV.
Still in the clinch, Sullivan IV scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sullivan IV lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV is struggling to control the position.
Sullivan IV lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan IV lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands an uppercut.
Sullivan IV is leaning against Guerrero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sullivan IV.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sullivan IV scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Sullivan IV.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan IV.
Nice body punch from Sullivan IV.
A body shot lands from Sullivan IV.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sullivan IV creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Sullivan IV.
A right handed body shot lands from Sullivan IV.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan IV lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Sullivan IV works on Guerrero's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan IV.
Stalling in the clinch from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guerrero backwards.
Sullivan IV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan IV scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sullivan IV digs a right hand underneath Guerrero's ribcage. Guerrero let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sullivan IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sullivan IV lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guerrero misses with a body punch.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sullivan IV works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sullivan IV lands a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sullivan IV working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sullivan IV.

The cut above Carlos Guerrero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Come on Sullivan IV - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Sullivan IV - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Guerrero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sullivan IV drops Guerrero with a right and a left! Sullivan IV comes rushing in but Guerrero regains his composure and manages to keep Sullivan IV in guard.

Guerrero is rocked!
Sullivan IV sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guerrero wants to control but Sullivan IV passes easily into half guard.
Sullivan IV sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Guerrero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Sullivan IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Sullivan IV seems content to control.
Sullivan IV has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guerrero is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Sullivan IV controlling from the full mount.
Sullivan IV has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. John L Sullivan IV just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Sullivan IV cracks Guerrero with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Guerrero takes one to the side of the head.
Sullivan IV grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Guerrero takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Sullivan IV cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John L Sullivan IV!