PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Fagaro (ranked 485 p4p, 50 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 266 p4p, 33 weight class). Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gie. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fagaro
vs
Sigit

180 cm
29
168 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

173 cm
35
163 lbs
29 - 17 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Fagaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagaro lands with a nice body punch.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fagaro's waist but Fagaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Fagaro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fagaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigit manages to avoid it.
Sigit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fagaro misses with a double jab

and Sigit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Sigit pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fagaro's head.

Fagaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sigit passes into half guard.

Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.
Fagaro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagaro is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit working over Fagaro with some ground and pound. Fagaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fagaro is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sigit working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to Fagaro's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sigit connects with a nice short shot to Fagaro's temple.

Fagaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sigit pulls his head out easily.
Sigit prevents Fagaro from standing back up.

Sigit is trying to work for a kimura but Fagaro is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fagaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sigit lands a nice short elbow.
Sigit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Sigit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sigit working Fagaro over with strikes.
Sigit lands strikes from half guard.

Sigit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!

Fagaro actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fagaro pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Fagaro is defending well.

Fagaro looking for submissions off his back.

Fagaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sigit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sigit working over Fagaro with some ground and pound. Fagaro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sigit trying to control from Fagaro's half guard. Fagaro has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sigit stands up over Fagaro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sigit scoring with punches to the head and body.

Sigit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fagaro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sigit has managed to get both his arms back between Fagaro's legs - danger averted.
Sigit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sigit working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fagaro's head.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Sigit is having none of it.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Fagaro keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.
Sigit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fagaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sigit is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fagaro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Sigit closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fagaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit with a poor takedown
and Fagaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fagaro tries to bum rush Sigit with a series of wild strikes but Sigit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fagaro as he jumps to the side.
Sigit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit misses with a takedown attempt - Fagaro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fagaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sigit or perhaps it was just good defense by Fagaro, which made it look bad.
Fagaro slaps away a takedown attempt from Sigit, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sigit gets a clinch.
Sigit prevents a body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit is looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fagaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sigit tries to clinch but Fagaro moves out of range.
Sigit shoots in for a double leg but Fagaro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fagaro stuffs the takedown attempt from Sigit. Sigit gets slowly back to his feet.
Fagaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Fagaro pushes Sigit up against the cage in a clinch.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigit controls his hands.

Fagaro breaks the clinch.
Sigit fails to land the takedown.
Fagaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sigit throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fagaro was covering up waiting for the punch and Sigit finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fagaro keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.

Fagaro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fagaro keeping moving, preventing Sigit from controlling successfully.
Fagaro wants to stand and escape but Sigit is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fagaro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sigit is working Fagaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Fagaro is looking for a triangle but Sigit pushes his legs off easily.
Sigit lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sigit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sigit connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigit works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Fagaro dominated that second round.
That's time! Fagaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sigit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagaro.

Sigit closes the distance and pushes Fagaro back into the cage.
Good body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fagaro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fagaro tries to work over Sigit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fagaro gets underhooks to prevent Sigit's takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Fagaro.
Sigit can't get the takedown.
Don Fagaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Fagaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Sigit controls his hands.

Fagaro gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fagaro is working for a submission of some sort.

Fagaro wants to work for an arm triangle but Sigit is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit is looking for a sweep. Fagaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Fagaro is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fagaro tries to stand and escape but Sigit is controlling the position.

Sigit actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fagaro jumps into side control!
Sigit tries to bench press Fagaro off him but Fagaro keeps the position.
The Sigit has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fagaro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sigit has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagaro decides to stand back up. Fagaro steps back and let's Sigit get back to his feet.

Sigit manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fagaro on his heels. He'll look to pass Fagaro's guard now, I'm sure.
Sigit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Fagaro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sigit defends well.

Fagaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fagaro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sigit scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit lands a couple of digs.

Fagaro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sigit has passed into half guard!

Sigit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Fagaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fagaro is trying to stand.
Sigit takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Sigit is working for a submission of some sort.
Fagaro is trying to stand up here but Sigit is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fagaro pushes Sigit off and gets back to his feet.
Sigit misses with a takedown
and Fagaro counters with a straight right hand.
Sigit throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fagaro's waist but Fagaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sigit off to one side.
Fagaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Fagaro has managed to clinch.
Sigit wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fagaro can't find room to land a body shot as Sigit controls the action.
Sigit looking for a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fagaro.

Fagaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Don Fagaro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fagaro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Fagaro!
Don Fagaro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.