PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John L Sullivan IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Reincarneited (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sullivan IV might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seven Deadly Sins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

L Sullivan IV
vs
Reincarneited

186 cm
25
208 lbs
12 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
211 lbs
18 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Firebird Designs
Broken Halo Pride Nutrition

Nordic Nutrition (160 Recovery $150)

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 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John L Sullivan IV!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reincarneited misses with a body kick.
John L Sullivan IV seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reincarneited looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sullivan IV throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sullivan IV looks to land a left hand but Reincarneited moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Reincarneited moves out of range.
Sullivan IV lands a slapping body shot.
Reincarneited keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan IV.
Reincarneited ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Reincarneited is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sullivan IV has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sullivan IV dodges the ground and pound from Reincarneited.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Reincarneited is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reincarneited missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Reincarneited wants to work for an arm triangle but Sullivan IV is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reincarneited prevents Sullivan IV from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sullivan IV manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan IV is keeping the position for now.
Reincarneited throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan IV bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reincarneited's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV won't allow Reincarneited to sweep him here.

Reincarneited working for a triangle but Sullivan IV defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reincarneited is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sullivan IV 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.
Sullivan IV has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sullivan IV gets to his feet. Reincarneited looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a jab but it's blocked by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV dips to his left and cracks Reincarneited with an uppercut!
Reincarneited slips a straight right by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a head kick.
Sullivan IV misses with an uppercut. Reincarneited saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reincarneited will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sullivan IV stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sullivan IV wants it to stay on the feet.
Reincarneited throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan IV.
John L Sullivan IV is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Sullivan IV misses.
Reincarneited looks to land a body kick but Sullivan IV moved away.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick
and Reincarneited counters with a nice leg kick.
Reincarneited on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sullivan IV scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reincarneited scores with a leg kick.
Reincarneited jabs Sullivan IV right on the nose. Sullivan IV blinks but takes it well.
Reincarneited avoids the body shot from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reincarneited scores with a spinning back kick!
Reincarneited throws a low kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sullivan IV avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reincarneited.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sullivan IV.
Reincarneited throws a low kick but Sullivan IV moves out of range easily.
Reincarneited feints and then cracks Sullivan IV's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan IV down.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reincarneited moves away.
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Reincarneited moves out of range.
Reincarneited throws a push kick but Sullivan IV slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Sullivan IV misses

and Reincarneited counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sullivan IV's guard now.
Sullivan IV looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reincarneited is one step ahead there.
Reincarneited postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reincarneited in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reincarneited content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reincarneited has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Reincarneited is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sullivan IV is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sullivan IV has escaped and now he's on top!

Sullivan IV got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reincarneited has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sullivan IV has managed to get both his arms back between Reincarneited's legs - danger averted.
Reincarneited bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan IV's guard.

Reincarneited has gone for a leg lock! Sullivan IV slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reincarneited's guard.
Sullivan IV engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited wants to sweep but no luck.
Sullivan IV controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sullivan IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reincarneited is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Reincarneited is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV preventing the sweep.
Sullivan IV slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

John L Sullivan IV has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reincarneited stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick

and Reincarneited counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reincarneited.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reincarneited throws a big right hand that misses.
Sullivan IV is trying to keep Reincarneited in close.
Sullivan IV wants to stand up but Reincarneited is controlling him.
Helio Reincarneited has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sullivan IV looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sullivan IV manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Reincarneited looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan IV is one step ahead there.

Sullivan IV avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reincarneited keeping moving, preventing Sullivan IV from controlling successfully.
Sullivan IV passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Reincarneited showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sullivan IV blocks a head kick by Reincarneited.
Sullivan IV swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reincarneited shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan IV defends it nicely.
Reincarneited blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sullivan IV tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sullivan IV!

It looks like Helio Reincarneited has been cut.
Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sullivan IV sprawls well. Sullivan IV wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reincarneited gets slowly back to his feet.
Sullivan IV throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown but Sullivan IV shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
John L Sullivan IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Reincarneited.
Reincarneited wants to land a leg kick but Sullivan IV is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Reincarneited does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reincarneited shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Reincarneited shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reincarneited showed some decent athleticism there.
Sullivan IV is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reincarneited's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reincarneited's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV controls the action.
Reincarneited is in bad spot here.
Sullivan IV biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reincarneited can't escape the position.
Reincarneited breaks Sullivan IV's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reincarneited accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reincarneited throws and elbow that misses. Sullivan IV uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reincarneited's guard. Nice move by Sullivan IV!

Reincarneited had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan IV defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reincarneited's guard.
Sullivan IV preventing the sweep.
Sullivan IV trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reincarneited's guard.

Reincarneited throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sullivan IV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Reincarneited has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sullivan IV can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reincarneited tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sullivan IV looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sullivan IV wants to control from the top but Reincarneited keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John L Sullivan IV.
Reincarneited closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sullivan IV circles away.
Reincarneited throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sullivan IV counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Reincarneited's cut.
That's time! Sullivan IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reincarneited misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan IV blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Reincarneited does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reincarneited takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan IV lands with a cross.
Reincarneited steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV lands a leg kick that knocks Reincarneited off balance momentarily.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reincarneited counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reincarneited ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan IV jabs Reincarneited to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reincarneited is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sullivan IV chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sullivan IV misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan IV catches Reincarneited with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Sullivan IV throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sullivan IV throws a shot from downtown. Reincarneited moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan IV misses with a leg kick
and Reincarneited counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reincarneited is looking to slow Sullivan IV down with leg kicks.
Sullivan IV looks to land a combination but Reincarneited avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sullivan IV will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reincarneited checks a leg kick.
Sullivan IV misses the jab.
A big left from Sullivan IV misses.
Sullivan IV tried to score with a low kick but Reincarneited checks it.
Reincarneited uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sullivan IV.
Sullivan IV misses with a combination

and Reincarneited decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sullivan IV's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reincarneited throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan IV works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan IV wants to stand up but Reincarneited is controlling him.
Reincarneited throws a strike but Sullivan IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reincarneited looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sullivan IV is one step ahead there.
Reincarneited is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reincarneited thows a huge punch but Sullivan IV dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sullivan IV trying to control here.
Reincarneited looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Reincarneited is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sullivan IV looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reincarneited is looking to pass Sullivan IV's guard but actually Sullivan IV recovers to full guard.
Reincarneited lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John L Sullivan IV had his way with Helio Reincarneited in that round.
The cut man is working on Helio Reincarneited's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Reincarneited throws a leg kick but Sullivan IV sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sullivan IV throws a hook but Reincarneited avoids it easily.
Sullivan IV misses with a head kick.
Reincarneited takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reincarneited misses with a leg kick
and Sullivan IV counters with an inside leg kick.
Reincarneited sizes up Sullivan IV with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sullivan IV turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sullivan IV takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reincarneited throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan IV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reincarneited.
Reincarneited works Sullivan IV's body with a nice hook.
Reincarneited thows a leg kick but Sullivan IV checks it
and Sullivan IV counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reincarneited thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan IV throws a leg kick
and Reincarneited counters with an outside leg kick.
Reincarneited swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan IV throws a body punch but Reincarneited moves out of range.
A low kick from Sullivan IV misses
and Reincarneited counters with a nice body shot.
Sullivan IV throws a solid leg kick but Reincarneited takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sullivan IV.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sullivan IV, right into the meat.
Sullivan IV misses with a two punch combination.
Reincarneited pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sullivan IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sullivan IV blocks a jab.
Helio Reincarneited has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sullivan IV darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sullivan IV does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sullivan IV tries a low kick but Reincarneited avoids it.
Sullivan IV misses with a hook to the body
and Reincarneited counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Reincarneited misses
enabling Sullivan IV to counter with a crisp jab.
Reincarneited just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sullivan IV. Reincarneited does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sullivan IV throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan IV throws a lazy head kick
and Reincarneited counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sullivan IV's knee momentarily.
Sullivan IV ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reincarneited moves away.
Sullivan IV throws a predictable looking body shot

and Reincarneited decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sullivan IV's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan IV looking for a sweep. Not yet Sullivan IV, not yet.
Reincarneited throws a strike but Sullivan IV rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sullivan IV's corner is telling him to maintain position.
John L Sullivan IV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Reincarneited had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan IV defends it easily.

Reincarneited is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sullivan IV looking to pass the guard.
Sullivan IV engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Reincarneited is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sullivan IV is aware though and is defending well.
Sullivan IV 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.

Reincarneited had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sullivan IV defends it easily.
Reincarneited is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reincarneited thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Reincarneited working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sullivan IV doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sullivan IV manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sullivan IV's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John L Sullivan IV.
I think Sullivan IV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:47
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John L Sullivan IV!
John L Sullivan IV is the new light heavyweight champion!