PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colt Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samart Sirinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cash
vs
Sirinto

166 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Inexperienced

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colt Cash!
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, Samart Sirinto!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirinto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Sirinto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sirinto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cash looking for a takedown.
Sirinto lands a damaging elbow.
Cash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirinto is defending well.
Cash is trying to drag Sirinto to the mat but Sirinto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sirinto trying to control the position but instead, Cash has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sirinto into the cage.
Sirinto throws an elbow that misses.
Sirinto is looking to control Cash's arms but Cash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sirinto has his back to the cage.
Sirinto lands an elbow that stopped Cash in his tracks for a moment.
Sirinto is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sirinto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cash wants a takedown but no success here.
Sirinto misses with an elbow strike.
Sirinto is trying to maintain a safe position but Cash gets an underhook and turns Sirinto into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sirinto throws an elbow but misses.
Sirinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sirinto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cash has been working on his balance at The Island Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sirinto.
Cash can't get the takedown.
Sirinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cash.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sirinto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cash blocks an elbow strike from Sirinto.
Sirinto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cash's defenses.
Sirinto lands an elbow inside.
Cash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sirinto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cash showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sirinto.
Cash appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sirinto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirinto throws a head kick that Cash semi-blocks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sirinto rushes Cash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sirinto prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sirinto is looking to control Cash's arms but Cash gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sirinto has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sirinto throws an elbow but misses.
Cash is looking for a takedown.
Sirinto prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sirinto taking a breather.
Sirinto seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Cash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sirinto is pressed up against the cage. Cash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirinto down to the mat. Sirinto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
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!
Cash throws a head kick but Sirinto moves out of range.
Sirinto lands a high kick!
That kick from Sirinto tenderised Cash's leg. Cash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirinto throws a body kick that misses

and Cash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sirinto's guard.

Cash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sirinto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cash, into his guard.

Sirinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cash is looking for a triangle here but Sirinto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sirinto working away.
Cash stops Sirinto from passing to mount.
Sirinto trying to control the position but Cash is working away.
You can see the frustration on Cash's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cash is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Sirinto has control of an arm but Cash manages to advance to Sirinto's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sirinto trying to control the hands but Cash breaks the grip.

Cash looking for the choke from the back.

Cash is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Cash working for a choke but Sirinto is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sirinto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sirinto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cash is looking for a takedown.
Sirinto prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cash takes an elbow to the temple.
Cash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sirinto avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cash takes an elbow to the temple.
Cash tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sirinto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sirinto stops a takedown attempt from Cash.
Cash tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirinto gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cash.
Sirinto wants to get back to striking at distance but Cash won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sirinto lands an elbow that stopped Cash in his tracks for a moment.
Sirinto can't break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Sirinto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash wants a takedown.
Sirinto gets underhooks to prevent Cash's takedown attempt.
Cash is trying to drag Sirinto to the mat but Sirinto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sirinto is looking to break free of the clinch but Cash has double underhooks.
Sirinto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sirinto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sirinto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirinto is pressed up against the cage. Cash has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sirinto down to the mat. Sirinto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sirinto tries to avoid it but Cash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sirinto to the ground. Sirinto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirinto. That's going to slow Cash down.

Sirinto has managed to clinch.
Sirinto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sirinto gets underhooks to prevent Cash's takedown attempt.
Sirinto looking to slow down the pace here.
Sirinto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sirinto lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sirinto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cash looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirinto stalling in the clinch but Cash improves position.
Cash is looking for a takedown.
Sirinto lands an elbow that stopped Cash in his tracks for a moment.
Sirinto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cash goes for a takedown attempt but Sirinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sirinto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirinto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Sirinto tenderised Cash's leg. Cash is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sirinto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sirinto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sirinto swinging wildly here.
Sirinto scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sirinto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sirinto tries to bum rush Cash with a series of wild strikes but Cash uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Samart Sirinto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirinto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirinto swinging wildly here.

Sirinto takes the fight into the clinch.
Cash tries to score a body lock takedown but Sirinto shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cash tries for a takedown but Sirinto manages to get underhooks.
Cash wants to take the fight to the mat but Sirinto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sirinto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cash's brow.
Samart Sirinto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cash blocks an elbow strike from Sirinto.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirinto pushes off an throws an elbow but Cash leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cash goes for a takedown attempt but Sirinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sirinto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cash tries to counter by clinching up but Sirinto breaks away and moves out of range.
Cash takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cash is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cash throws a body kick that misses.
Cash dives in and grabs Sirinto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sirinto pushes down on Cash's head and hops out.
Sirinto tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sirinto lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirinto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirinto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cash checks a leg kick.
Sirinto cracks the inside of Cash's front leg.
Cash blocks a head kick by Sirinto.
Cash goes for a double leg but Sirinto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sirinto continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samart Sirinto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Sirinto darts in and clinches Cash up against the cage.
Cash drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sirinto pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cash is looking to score with low kicks.
Cash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sirinto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Cash gets tackled into the cage by Sirinto. Sirinto maintains the clinch.
Cash blocks an elbow strike.
Sirinto is struggling to control the position.
Sirinto is trying to stall.
Sirinto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirinto throws an elbow but it misses.
Cash avoids a wild elbow strike from Sirinto.
Sirinto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cash is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sirinto is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash goes for a takedown attempt but Sirinto pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colt Cash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sirinto.

Cash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sirinto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cash doesn't defend quickly enough and Sirinto has managed to lock this one up! Can Cash escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Sirinto on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samart Sirinto!