PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nem Sis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sis comes into the arena with Tsunami blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sis
vs
Flagg

178 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
200 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nem Sis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randall Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sis delivers a nice body kick.
Sis throws an overhand right that lands on Flagg's shoulder, as Flagg tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Sis.
Sis misses with a takedown attempt - Flagg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Flagg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flagg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sis somewhat.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Sis avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis throws out a leg kick but Flagg moves out of range and Sis only half commits.
Flagg throws a series of punches but Sis avoids them all with ease.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis throws a head kick that misses.
Flagg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sis was well out of range. Poor timing from Flagg.
Nem Sis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sis throws a looping overhand right but Flagg ducks down to avoid it.
Flagg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sis throws an off balance right hand
and Flagg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Flagg.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Sis saw that one coming.
Sis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flagg lands with a hook. Sis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flagg is able to avoid easily.
It seemed like Flagg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flagg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sis.
Flagg scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at F U in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flagg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flagg's calf.

Sis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flagg keeps working.
Sis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Flagg works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis wants to control but Flagg is keeping him busy.
Well, if Sis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sis is keen to just control but Flagg is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sis misses with a head kick.
Flagg throws out a counter right but Sis avoids it with no problem.
Sis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sis throws a shot from downtown. Flagg moves away and avoids it.
Flagg works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Flagg.
Sis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sis. That's going to slow Flagg down.
Sis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flagg moves away.
Flagg throws a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sis feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sis.
Sis throws a sloppy head kick and Flagg moves out of range easily.
Sis throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Flagg misses.
Sis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg tries to clinch but Sis moves out of range.
Flagg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sis misses the shot to the body.

Sis dives in and scores a takedown into Flagg's guard.
Sis throws a big right hand that misses.
Sis wants to pass the guard but Flagg is keeping the position.
Sis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flagg's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sis pushes down on Flagg's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sis trying to control the action but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Sis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flagg can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flagg is defending against the submission attempts here by Sis.
Sis controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sis scores with a punch to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Flagg misses with the combination.
Sis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sis throws a front kick aimed at Flagg's knee but Flagg avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Sis. That snapped Flagg's head back.
Sis slips under a jab.
Sis lands a leg kick that knocks Flagg off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis cracks a nice hook into Flagg's ribs.
Flagg defending well as Sis loads up on a big left hand.
Flagg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sis with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flagg was well out of range. Poor timing from Sis.
That kick from Sis tenderised Flagg's leg. Flagg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sis throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.
Flagg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Flagg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A little jabbing left from Flagg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flagg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Flagg tries to bum rush Sis with a series of wild strikes but Sis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sis moves away from the strike by Flagg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flagg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg leaves Sis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flagg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sis misses the shot to the body.
Flagg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sis can pounce on him.
Flagg takes a swing at Sis's ribcage but misses.
Flagg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flagg misses with a hook.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Flagg misses.
Sis misses with a wild body shot.
Sis throws a leg kick
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis takes a swing at Flagg's ribcage but misses.
Nem Sis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sis misses the shot to the body.
Flagg misses with an uppercut.
Sis is looking to counter punch.
Flagg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sis's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Flagg.
Flagg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Sis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sis trying to control from half guard but Flagg is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sis in particular looking to stall.
Flagg trying to hold on to Sis's head to control him but Sis postures up.
Sis content to control rather than advance.
Sis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Sis.

Flagg closes the distance and pushes Sis back into the cage.
A short right from Flagg on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sis as Flagg tries to tie him up.

Sis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Flagg can't fight it off and eventually Sis manages to take the fight to the floor. Flagg looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nem Sis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Sis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flagg's waist but Flagg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sis off to one side.
Flagg takes one on the button.
Sis shoots in for a double leg but Flagg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sloppy strikes from Flagg. Those never looked like landing.
Sis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flagg misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flagg blocks a low kick nicely.
Flagg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flagg thuds a left hand into Sis's body.
Sis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Flagg takes a step back to recover.
Flagg throws a right and a left that Sis avoids nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sis, right into the meat.
Sis lands with a right hand.
Sis throws a body shot but no joy.
Sis slips under a jab.
Sis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flagg! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sis throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flagg. Sis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Flagg tries to clinch but Sis is having none of it.
Flagg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flagg is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Flagg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Sis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flagg is out of range and Sis settles back down.
Sis misses with a body shot.
As Sis backs off Flagg throws a huge counter combo but Sis manages to avoid it all.
Flagg just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flagg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Flagg closes the distance and clinches.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flagg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flagg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sis swings wildly with an uppercut but Flagg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flagg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Flagg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Flagg blocking some punches.
Sis misses with a body punch.
Flagg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sis is trying to pull guard but Flagg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nem Sis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sis backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flagg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Flagg is trying to stall.
Sis tries a body shot but Flagg blocks it.
Sis throws a head punch that misses.
Flagg is trying to break the clinch but Sis has him pressed against the cage.
Flagg tries to circle away but Sis has him pinned against the cage.
Flagg prevents a body shot from Sis.
Sis scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Randall Flagg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sis.
Flagg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sis.
Sis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flagg is out of range.
Sis throws a leg kick but Flagg sees it coming and moves out of range.
Flagg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sis connects with an inside leg kick.
Sis misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sis tries to land a front kick but Flagg steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sis shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sis misses with a punch on the inside.
Randall Flagg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sis is looking for a takedown.
Flagg misses with the head strike.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Flagg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flagg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flagg tries to circle away but Sis has him pinned against the cage.
Sis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Flagg backwards.
Sis misses with a body punch.
Flagg blocks an uppercut.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flagg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flagg.
Sis tries to work over Flagg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flagg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flagg throws a punch but it's blocked by Sis.
A hook to the body from Flagg.
Flagg blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Flagg.
Flagg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sis backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flagg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg lands a shoulder strike.
Sis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flagg pushes Sis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Flagg looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg tries to stall but Sis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg misses with a body punch.
Sis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sis lands with a left to the head.
Sis throws a punch but it's blocked by Flagg.
Flagg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nem Sis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sis misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sis blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Sis breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Flagg misses.
Sis tries a low kick but Flagg avoids it.
Flagg misses with a wild body shot.
Sis thows a leg kick but Flagg checks it
and Flagg counters with a nice body shot.
Flagg moves out of range as Sis throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Flagg's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sis throws the left hand but Flagg avoids the punch easily.

Sis tries to keep at a distance but Flagg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sis blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randall Flagg.
I think Sis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nem Sis!
Nem Sis retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Nem Sis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.