PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guido Gloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Sullivan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gloom
vs
Sullivan

192 cm
20
225 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

215 cm
26
290 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Gloom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gloom is able to avoid easily.
Gloom's corner calls for a 1-2. Gloom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gloom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sullivan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Gloom throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sullivan was covering up waiting for the punch and Gloom finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gloom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gloom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sullivan tries to bench press Gloom off him but Gloom keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gloom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sullivan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gloom tries to move to mount but Sullivan blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is pushing Gloom's head away, looking to escape. Gloom manages to hold on to the position though.
Sullivan sneaks back into half guard.
Gloom wants to pass the guard but Sullivan is defending well.
Gloom passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sullivan wants to hold on but Gloom pushes him away.

Gloom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gloom is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sullivan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sullivan shrugs it off.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gloom wants to take his opponent's back but Sullivan doesn't allow it.
Sullivan tries to control the position but Gloom now has his back.

Gloom has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Sullivan is in real trouble here. Gloom gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Sullivan is tapping out! Gloom wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Guido Gloom!
Guido Gloom retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Guido Gloom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.