PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between William Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AIe SISI (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AIe SISI is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hurt
vs
SISI

183 cm
21
182 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
164 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, AIe SISI!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hurt shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hurt showed some decent athleticism there.
Hurt wants to take a breather but SISI is having none of it.
Hurt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hurt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
SISI wants to improve his position but Hurt is controlling well.
SISI wants to control but Hurt is keeping busy.
SISI wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SISI has his hands clasped together around Hurt's back. He's all about the action.
SISI avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hurt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SISI.

SISI throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hurt was covering up waiting for the punch and SISI finishes the takedown easily into guard.
SISI looking to pass the guard.
SISI looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst SISI is controlling him.
Hurt trying to control the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as SISI works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

SISI is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hurt is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hurt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hurt scores with a jab.

It looks like AIe SISI has been cut.

Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hurt throws a strike aimed at the side of SISI's head but SISI avoids it well.
Hurt trying to control the position but SISI is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused SISI some visible discomfort.
SISI is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hurt working the body and head with strikes.
Hurt trying to control the position but SISI is working away.

Hurt thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
SISI wants to control but Hurt postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Hurt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AIe SISI's cut.
That's time! Hurt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A combination from Hurt does no damage.
Hurt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
William Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SISI paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hurt misses with a two punch combination.
Hurt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hurt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. SISI looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Hurt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
SISI gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurt not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SISI tries to get to full guard but Hurt has control of the leg.
SISI regains full guard. Nicely done.
SISI keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
SISI wants to sweep here but Hurt controlling him for the moment.

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.
SISI is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

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

SISI is working an open guard so Hurt takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
SISI avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hurt throws a left that rocks SISI and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hurt dives into side control, looking to finish! Can SISI regain composure!

SISI is rocked!

Hurt is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SISI knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
SISI is still in real trouble! Can Hurt finish him?
Hurt cracks SISI with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SISI looking for a sweep but Hurt has passed into full mount! Oh no!
SISI seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Hurt.
Hurt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
SISI is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hurt is in the full mount, landing strikes.
SISI working to try and regain half guard.

Hurt working for a submission but SISI is keeping him at bay.
Hurt putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Hurt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on AIe SISI's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Hurt throws a series of punches but SISI moves out of range.
Hurt looks to land a right hand but SISI moved out of range.

Hurt drives through and clinches with SISI against the cage.
SISI tries to score a body lock takedown but Hurt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SISI has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hurt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hurt wants a takedown but no success here.

Hurt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
SISI will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
William Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AIe SISI.

Hurt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hurt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
SISI punching from the bottom.
Hurt slips a nice elbow through SISI's hands, connecting with SISI's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SISI looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SISI's head.
Hurt trying to control from half guard but SISI is working away.

Hurt gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
SISI misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Hurt closes the distance and pushes SISI back into the cage.
A short right from Hurt on the inside.

Hurt has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but SISI regains guard immediately.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed SISI's guard.

Hurt stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows SISI to get to his feet.
Hurt tries to clinch up but SISI circles away and keeps his distance.
Hurt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hurt throws a right and a left that SISI avoids nicely.
Hurt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hurt is looking to clinch.
SISI shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hurt counters with a left and a right that stings SISI.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt shoots in for a takedown but SISI shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hurt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from SISI.
Hurt fails in his attempt to clinch.
SISI is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hurt.
Hurt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SISI.
Hurt is looking to clinch.
Hurt throws a combination that misses

and SISI counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hurt's guard now.

SISI has gone for a leg lock! Hurt slips out almost immediately though and dives into SISI's guard.

SISI looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hurt got a little sloppy there for a moment and SISI has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hurt has managed to get both his arms back between SISI's legs - danger averted.

Hurt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
SISI avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SISI slips a jab and a cross from Hurt.
Hurt ducks under a wild hook from SISI.
Hurt tries to close the distance and clinch up but SISI swats him away and circles back towards the center.
AIe SISI has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Hurt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hurt tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Hurt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hurt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Hurt!