PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Sitko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Fistur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fistur has chosen FATE as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sitko
vs
Fistur

185 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Sitko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Fistur!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sitko.
Fistur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitko walks away with a smile on his face. Fistur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sitko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko is leaning against Fistur and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitko to keep the fight standing.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.
Fistur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fistur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistur drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur is trying to break the clinch but Sitko is controlling him.
Fistur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fistur misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Sitko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitko stops a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fistur goes for a takedown attempt but Sitko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistur shoots in and drives through. Sitko sprawls well.
Sitko tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fistur manages to circle out of the way.
Fistur has his takedown stuffed

and Sitko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitko cracks Fistur with a nice body shot.
Sitko presses Fistur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sitko.
Fistur wants a takedown.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sitko is pushing Fistur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sitko lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistur fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Sitko has Fistur pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fistur drops back down to his feet.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fistur blocking some punches.
Sitko throws a head punch that misses.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitko misses with some punches.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur is trying to force a seperation but Sitko has the dominant position.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitko misses with a body punch.
Sitko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fistur wants a takedown but no success here.
Fistur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fistur jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitko walks away with a smile on his face. Fistur gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sitko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Fistur shoots in and drives through. Sitko sprawls well.

Sitko has Fistur up against the cage in a clinch.
Fistur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko won't allow it.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.
Sitko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fistur has Sitko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fistur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitko pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sitko clinches up with Fistur and pushes him back against the cage.
Fistur is trying to drag Sitko to the mat but Sitko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Sitko.
Sitko gets through Fistur's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fistur takes a shot to the head.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitko lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fistur or not.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fistur.
Fistur wants to take the fight to the mat but Sitko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sitko lands a right hand.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Fistur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sitko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fistur tries to throw a body punch but Sitko avoids it by throwing Fistur back against the cage.
Sitko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fistur tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitko digs a right hand into Fistur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fistur's gas tank.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fistur jumps guard but Sitko stands there with Fistur around his waist. Fistur gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fistur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fistur can do to turn this around?
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko is pressed up against the cage. Fistur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitko down to the mat. Sitko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Sitko moves into the clinch.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sitko to keep the fight standing.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko blocking some punches.
Fistur has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fistur struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitko controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitko.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sitko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a left to the head.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Sitko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fistur looking for a takedown.
Sitko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko misses with a punch to the body.
Fistur wants a takedown.
Fistur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko avoiding damage.
Johnny Sitko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fistur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitko is defending well.
Sitko gets underhooks to prevent Fistur's takedown attempt.
Fistur is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Sitko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko digs a right hand underneath Fistur's ribcage. Fistur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Fistur letting Sitko take a breather here.
Sitko lands with a light punch inside.
Sitko lands with a short shot to the head.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko holds him up against the cage and eventually Fistur drops back down to his feet.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Sitko dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Fistur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitko's waist but Sitko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fistur off to one side.
Fistur doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sitko counters by clinching up.
Fistur goes for a takedown attempt but Sitko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Sitko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Fistur.

Sitko closes the distance and pushes Fistur back into the cage.
Sitko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fistur up against the cage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Sitko as the two fighters clinch.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fistur is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sitko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sitko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fistur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitko.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Fistur tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands a shot to the body.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
Fistur changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sitko fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Sitko takes the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
Sitko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willy Fistur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitko scores with a shoulder strike.
Sitko pushes Fistur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fistur tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitko cracks Fistur with a nice body shot.
Fistur tries to pull guard but Sitko won't allow it.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Sitko.
Still in the clinch, Sitko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fistur is working for takedown but Sitko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitko.
Fistur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Sitko lands an uppercut.
Fistur fails to pull guard.
Fistur is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitko pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitko.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sitko.
Fistur tries to work over Sitko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike.
Fistur is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitko is defending well.
Sitko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sitko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sitko is working Fistur over against the cage.
A short right from Sitko.
Sitko prevents the takedown attempt.
Fistur tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Sitko as the two fighters clinch.
Sitko scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitko stops a takedown attempt from Fistur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitko lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitko.
Sitko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fistur backwards.
Sitko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fistur can't get the takedown.
Fistur trying to stall but Sitko improves his position.
Sitko digs a right hand underneath Fistur's ribcage. Fistur let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fistur is trying to pull guard but Sitko has him pressed against the cage.
Sitko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fistur.
Johnny Sitko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitko prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Sitko.
Fistur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sitko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Sitko.
Sitko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitko lands with a right to the head.
Sitko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fisturs head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Sitko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitko 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Sitko!
A very excited looking Johnny Sitko made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.