PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Flores (ranked 4811 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ademola Cisse (ranked 5461 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flores
vs
Cisse

175 cm
26
156 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

187 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgardo Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ademola Cisse!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Flores.
Cisse swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Edgardo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse slips a jab and a cross from Flores.
Cisse feints the counter takedown.
Flores looks to land a combination but Cisse avoids it well.
Cisse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cisse takes the fight into the clinch.
Cisse prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.
Flores tries to break free but Cisse pushes him back against the cage.
Cisse has Flores pressed against the cage, preventing Flores from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Cisse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flores throws a head kick but Cisse moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cisse blocks a head kick by Flores.
Cisse now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flores rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cisse clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flores is trying to force a seperation but Cisse has the dominant position.
Cisse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flores smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Cisse unleashes a big counter combination but Flores bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Cisse clinches with his opponent.
Flores tries to circle away but Cisse has him pinned against the cage.
Flores working hard to break the clinch.
Cisse can't get the takedown.
Flores gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cisse.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademola Cisse.

Flores pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flores stuffs the takedown.
Cisse blocks a head kick by Flores.
Cisse feints the counter takedown.
Cisse tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cisse or perhaps it was just good defense by Flores, which made it look bad.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Flores looks to land a combination but Cisse avoids it well.
Cisse is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Flores is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cisse shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Flores defends it nicely.
Flores fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flores swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cisse looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
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!
Cisse misses with a head kick.

Cisse gets a clinch.

Cisse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Flores uses from the top position.
Flores might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flores has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cisse is proving hard to escape from.
Flores won't allow Cisse to sweep him here.
Flores postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cisse's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cisse trying to keep a closed guard but Flores is proving a slippery customer.
Flores wants to stand and escape but instead Cisse has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Cisse trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flores is looking to stand back up but Cisse counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Flores.

Cisse postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Flores to stand up.
Cisse avoids the head kick by Flores.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse avoids the head kick by Flores.
Cisse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flores swivels and escapes.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cisse blocks a head kick by Flores.
Cisse throws a nice head kick!
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cisse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Flores, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores tries to circle away but Cisse has him pinned against the cage.
Cisse drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cisse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flores smiles and moves away.
Cisse fails with the takedown.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgardo Flores dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Flores throws a lazy head kick
and Cisse counters with a series of strikes. Flores will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Flores throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edgardo Flores is winning the standup battle so far.
Cisse misses with a wild body shot.
As Cisse looks to move away, Flores throws a big counter combo but Cisse just gets out of the way.
Cisse dives in and grabs Flores's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes down on Cisse's head and hops out.
Flores will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flores defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cisse.
Flores throws a big counter combination but Cisse scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores throws a lazy head kick
and Cisse counters with a one-two to the body.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cisse lands with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Cisse clinches with his opponent.

Cisse gets control of Flores's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cisse will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Flores wants to stand and escape but instead Cisse has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cisse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Cisse drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cisse jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cisse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cisse is standing up over Flores. Flores looks to escape but Cisse dives into side control.
Flores is trying to buck Cisse off.
Cisse working the ground and pound but Flores is defending the strikes.
Flores is trying to get back to his feet.

Cisse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flores is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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.
Cisse is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Flores's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flores is trying to get back to his feet.
Cisse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cisse is trying to get an arm triangle but Flores is defending well.

Cisse has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Flores throws a head kick that misses.
Flores pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgardo Flores is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cisse avoids the head kick by Flores.
Despite the aggression on Cisse's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Cisse clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores gets underhooks to prevent Cisse's takedown attempt.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademola Cisse.
Flores tries to break the clinch but Cisse is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores can't break the clinch.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cisse.

Cisse drags the fight down to the ground.

Flores stands up from Cisse's guard - Flores perhaps looking for a knockout.
Flores lands a high kick!
Flores fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Flores.
Cisse will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Cisse looks to move away, Flores throws a big counter combo but Cisse just gets out of the way.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flores as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Flores lands with a slapping head kick.

Cisse clinches up with Flores and pushes him back against the cage.
Flores tries to circle away but Cisse has him pinned against the cage.
Flores is trying to break the clinch but Cisse is controlling him.

Cisse breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cisse let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Cisse moves into the clinch.
Cisse tries to pull guard but Flores won't allow it.
Flores can't break the clinch.
Flores wants to get back to striking at distance but Cisse won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ademola Cisse will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Flores throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cisse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flores swivels and escapes.
Flores throws a sloppy head kick and Cisse moves out of range easily.
Cisse blocks a head kick by Flores.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Cisse gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cisse has him pressed against the cage.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisse has double underhooks.
Cisse tries to score a body lock takedown but Flores shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cisse tries to score a body lock takedown but Flores shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ademola Cisse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Flores's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flores is trying to break the clinch but Cisse has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flores takes a knee to the side of the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores stops a takedown attempt from Cisse.
Flores is trying to break the clinch but Cisse has him pressed against the cage.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisse has double underhooks.
Cisse prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.

Cisse drags the fight down to the ground.
Cisse has control of Flores's left arm, preventing Flores from doing any damage.

Cisse is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cisse.

Cisse breaks the clinch.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Flores.
Cisse tries to counter with a clinch but Flores shakes him off and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cisse darts in and clinches Flores up against the cage.
Flores is trying to break the clinch but Cisse is controlling him.
Cisse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Flores blocks it with crossed arms.
Cisse has Flores pressed against the cage, preventing Flores from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cisse tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Flores smiles and moves away.
Flores swinging wildly here.
Cisse closes the distance and clinches up with Flores, looking for a takedown. Cisse pushes Flores against the cage but Flores circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Flores, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cisse instigates a clinch.
Cisse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flores after a bit of a struggle.
Cisse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cisse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flores after a bit of a struggle.
Flores can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores is trying to force a seperation but Cisse has the dominant position.
Flores is trying to break free.
Flores is looking to break free of the clinch but Cisse has double underhooks.

Cisse manages to break the clinch.

Cisse instigates a clinch.
Ademola Cisse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Cisse breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Flores does no damage.
Cisse only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cisse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flores swivels and escapes.
Cisse avoids the head kick by Flores.
A head kick misses from Flores.

Cisse clinches with his opponent.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Cisse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cisse has closed the distance and engaged Flores in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cisse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flores after a bit of a struggle.
Cisse jumps guard but Flores stands there with Cisse around his waist. Cisse gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cisse prevents Flores from breaking the clinch.
Flores is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores wants to break free but Cisse has control.
Flores is trying to break free.
Flores tries to break free but Cisse pushes him back against the cage.
Flores wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cisse has him pressed against the cage.
Cisse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Flores is defending well.

Flores manages to break the clinch.
Cisse avoids the head kick by Flores.
Cisse shoots in for a takedown but Flores shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ademola Cisse.
I think Cisse has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ademola Cisse!