PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis McMurray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Sisko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisko has chosen Red- Damage as his entrance music. Andreas Sisko has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McMurray
vs
Sisko

190 cm
29
224 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

185 cm
25
213 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis McMurray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko tries to score a power double leg takedown but McMurray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sisko somewhat.
McMurray lands the left hand.
Sisko shoots in but McMurray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sisko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis McMurray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Sisko.
McMurray misses the jab.
McMurray closes the distance looking to clinch

and Sisko counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Sisko looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sisko preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMurray is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko is looking to work some ground and pound but McMurray has wrist control.
McMurray keeping full guard, as Sisko tries to pass.
McMurray avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from McMurray.
McMurray is working hard here to advance position.
Sisko postures up.
Sisko trying to move into half guard but instead McMurray has managed to sweep!
McMurray won't allow Sisko to sweep him here.
McMurray with a nice head shot there.
McMurray wants to pass the guard but Sisko is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
Sisko controls McMurray momentarily but McMurray frees himself.
McMurray has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sisko wants to improve his position but instead McMurray has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
Sisko wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisko gets full guard.
McMurray works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sisko is pressing down on McMurray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisko pulls McMurray in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McMurray preventing the sweep.
McMurray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray passes Sisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sisko wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from McMurray.
McMurray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sisko trying to control here.
McMurray scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McMurray wants to control but Sisko is keeping him busy.

McMurray seems to be looking for submissions.
Sisko is not content to let McMurray control the position.
McMurray thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sisko's head.
McMurray missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McMurray moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McMurray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sisko is trying to get back to half guard.
Sisko gets back to half guard.
Sisko is looking to control McMurray's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sisko avoid being mounted?
Sisko is looking for a sweep. McMurray is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McMurray trying to pass the guard but Sisko defending well.
McMurray drops an elbow to the side of Sisko's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McMurray lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lewis McMurray will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sisko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McMurray slaps away a takedown attempt from Sisko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McMurray throws a series of punches but Sisko avoids them all with ease.
Andreas Sisko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McMurray digs a good body shot into Sisko's ribs.
McMurray scores with a shot to the body.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McMurray as he avoids it easily.

McMurray gets a double leg takedown into Sisko's guard.
McMurray with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Sisko looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisko, not yet.
McMurray lands a couple of digs.
Sisko working a defensive guard here.

Sisko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McMurray gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McMurray wants to control from the top but Sisko keeps moving.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
McMurray stopping the sweep attempt from Sisko.
Lewis McMurray overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McMurray pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisko is keeping the position for now.
McMurray trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMurray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray landing with the ground and pound.
Sisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMurray is one step ahead there.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
Sisko looking to hit a scissor sweep but McMurray is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMurray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McMurray looking to pass the guard.
Sisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McMurray throws a big right hand that misses.
Sisko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sisko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McMurray keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sisko lands with a punch from half guard.
Sisko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Sisko there.
McMurray gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McMurray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sisko manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisko 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.

Sisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McMurray can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McMurray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMurray trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.

McMurray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sisko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McMurray, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sisko throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis McMurray dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McMurray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sisko throws a right and a left that both miss.

McMurray closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sisko did well to prevent McMurray getting side control.
McMurray thows a huge punch but Sisko dodges it nicely.
McMurray is trying to control the action in half guard but Sisko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sisko wants to get back to his feet.
McMurray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMurray takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McMurray thows a huge punch but Sisko dodges it nicely.
Sisko is pressing down on McMurray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing McMurray from controlling successfully.
Sisko is trying to keep McMurray in close.
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!

Sisko has his foot on McMurray's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McMurray works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisko is pulling down on McMurray's head. It's preventing any offense from McMurray, at least for the moment.
McMurray landing some decent shots from guard.
Sisko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sisko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sisko wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McMurray works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMurray managing to control the position.
Sisko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sisko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McMurray controls Sisko momentarily but Sisko frees himself.
Sisko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McMurray's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McMurray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sisko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sisko is looking to work some ground and pound but McMurray has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMurray pulls Sisko in to control the position.

McMurray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sisko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sisko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sisko landing with the ground and pound.
McMurray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sisko.
Lewis McMurray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sisko tries to free his leg and advance position but McMurray is retaining full guard.
Sisko is looking to pass into half guard but McMurray pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McMurray is in guard.
McMurray trying to control but Sisko is working from the bottom.

Sisko is looking to sinch up a triangle. McMurray throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sisko's body to avoid the submission. Sisko has instead reached around McMurray's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sisko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andreas Sisko!
A victorious Andreas Sisko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.