PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dat Sik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sik
vs
Congo

177 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
161 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Bling Bling
Cobra Kai Nutrition

Win Nutritional

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dat Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Congo!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sik.
Sik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Congo at a distance.
Sik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Congo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Congo at a distance.
Sik misses with a body shot.
Sik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sik throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo tries for a takedown but Sik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Sik, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sik misses with a wild combination.
Sik throws a right and a left that both miss.

Congo has managed to clinch.

Sik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dat Sik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo misses with a double jab
and Sik counters with a left and a right that stings Congo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo darts in trying to clinch
and Sik counters with a left and a right that stings Congo.
Congo tries for a takedown but Sik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Congo wants to clinch up but Sik keeps it at a distance.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Congo shoots in and drives through. Sik sprawls well.
Dat Sik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Congo.
Sik misses the shot to the body.
Sik lands with a shot to the body.
Congo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dat Sik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sik misses with a body shot.
Sik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sik tries to sprawl out of it but Congo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sik misses with a two punch combination.
Sik tries to bum rush Congo with a series of wild strikes but Congo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sik counters with a left and a right that stings Congo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Sik finds it's way through Congo's defenses.
Sik scores with a punch to the head.
Congo tries to clinch there but Sik circles away.
Congo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sik moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sik dodges the punch combination from Congo.
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sik sprawls well. Sik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Congo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sik scores with a jab to the body.
Sik scores with a three punch combo!
Congo avoids the body shot from Sik.
Sik connects with a nice looking jab.
Sik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sik lands a jab to Congo's midsection.
Sik throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sik!
Sik is looking to wear down Congo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sik takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Sik looks to land a combination but Congo avoids it well.
Sik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Congo.
Sik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Congo backs up against the cage.
Sik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Congo looks to land a right hand but Sik moved out of range.
Sik jabs at Congo's body.
Sik lands a really nice looking cross but Congo seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Congo misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Congo has Sik up against the cage in a clinch.

Sik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sik fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sik scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Congo is looking to land body kicks.
Congo doesn't manage to clinch there - Sik circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sik!
Sik lands a with a good body shot.
Congo slips a jab and a cross from Sik.
Congo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sik misses with the combination.
Sik avoids the body shot from Congo.
Congo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sik to score with a decent uppercut.
Congo takes a swing at Sik's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sik.
Congo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sik is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Congo.
Sik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Congo fails to land the takedown.
Sik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Congo misses with a straight left.
Sik is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sik swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.
Congo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dat Sik is winning the standup battle so far.
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo tries to clinch up but Sik circles away and keeps his distance.
Congo walks into a jab.
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a body punch but Sik moves out of range.
Sik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dat Sik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo takes one to the chin there.
Sik thuds a left hand into Congo's body.

Congo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Congo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Congo working Sik over with strikes.

Congo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sik sees it coming and defends easily.
Congo is breathing heavily.
Sik gets full guard.

Sik throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sik has his foot on Congo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Congo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Congo won't allow Sik to sweep him here.
Congo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sik has momentary wrist control but Congo slips an elbow through the middle.
Sik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Congo won't allow Sik to sweep him here.
Congo is stalling in the full guard.
Sik keeping moving, preventing Congo from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.
Congo is in close to Sik's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Congo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sik taking a bit of punishment here - Congo scoring with strikes.

Congo tries for a kimura but Sik is defending well.
Congo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Congo tries to control but Sik wriggling away.
Congo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Congo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dat Sik dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sik scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch but Sik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Sik finds it's target.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.

Congo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Congo trying to control the action but Sik is working from the bottom.
Sik pushes Congo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Congo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Congo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sik, who protects the arm well.
Sik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo wants to control but Sik is keeping him busy.
Congo controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Sik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sik manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Congo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sik's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sik's back!
Congo is trying to stick to Sik's back but Sik is turning into Congo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Congo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sik.
Sik throwing strikes but missing.
Congo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sik is staying active underneath Congo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sik wants to get back to full guard.
Congo is trying to control. Sik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sik tries to kick Congo off but Congo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Congo is looking to take a break and control but Sik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Congo wants to pass to mount but Sik is defending the position.
Congo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Congo controlling the action here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Congo moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sik misses.
Congo tries to clinch but Sik is having none of it.
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sik.
Sik misses with a series of wild punches.
Congo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sik is out of range and Congo settles back down.
Congo avoids a punch combination nicely.

Congo clinches.
Congo is trying to drag Sik to the mat but Sik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sik's elbow.

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.
Sik tries to break free but Congo pushes him back against the cage.

Sik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Congo avoids the body shot from Sik.
Congo wants to clinch but Sik slips to the side
and Sik counters with a two punch combo.
Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sik counters with a right hand to the body.

Congo has managed to clinch.
Sik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the cage.
Sik wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sik is trying to force a seperation but Congo has the dominant position.
Sik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jimmy Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Sik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Congo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sik 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dat Sik!