PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ike Sisneros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sisneros comes to the cage accompanied by Forever. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sisneros
vs
Gustavsson

180 cm
20
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ike Sisneros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisneros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gustavsson.

Sisneros clinches up against the cage.

Sisneros has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gustavsson uses from the top position.
Gustavsson postures up.
Sisneros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sisneros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gustavsson preventing the sweep.
Gustavsson postures up in Sisneros's guard and throws a big left but Sisneros blocks it.
Sisneros looking to control.
Gustavsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sisneros is pulling down on Gustavsson's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sisneros is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sisneros swinging wilding here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sisneros.
Sisneros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson shoots in but Sisneros avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sisneros decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gustavsson wants to get back to full guard but Sisneros has passed into side control.
Sisneros tries to stand up but Gustavsson grabs his leg and drags him down! Gustavsson is now on top, in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Sisneros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gustavsson trying to control the position but Sisneros is working away.
Sisneros struggling a bit here.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Sisneros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sisneros knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gustavsson on the ground.
Sisneros is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is working Sisneros over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sisneros is looking for a sweep.
Gustavsson tries to advance to mount but Sisneros denies him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sisneros shoots and misses

and Gustavsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sisneros's guard now.
Sisneros is breathing heavily.
Sisneros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gustavsson trying to control but Sisneros is working from the bottom.
Sisneros wants to stand up but Gustavsson is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson gets to his feet. Sisneros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Sisneros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poor strikes thrown by Sisneros there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sisneros can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gustavsson is looking to escape.
Gustavsson tries to hold on but Sisneros postures up.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position but Sisneros isn't that keen on the idea.
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 Ike Sisneros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sisneros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gustavsson counters with a takedown into side control.
Sisneros is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gustavsson wants to control but Sisneros is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustavsson controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustavsson prevents Sisneros from escaping the position.
Sisneros tries to improve position but can't.
Sisneros is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sisneros is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gustavsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson gets to his feet. Sisneros looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sisneros buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gustavsson dodges the punch combination from Sisneros.
Gustavsson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Sisneros decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gustavsson's guard.
Sisneros wants to stand but Gustavsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sisneros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisneros postures up.
Sisneros is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisneros trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Sisneros throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gustavsson closes the distance but Sisneros moves to the side

and Sisneros counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Sisneros stands up and waves to Gustavsson to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson tries for a takedown but Sisneros circles away easily

and Sisneros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustavsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Sisneros stands up and waves to Gustavsson to follow him.
Gustavsson doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Sisneros counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ike Sisneros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Gustavsson.
Gustavsson is trying to control the position but Sisneros postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gustavsson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ike Sisneros dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Gustavsson has his takedown stuffed

and Sisneros counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sisneros tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gustavsson.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Sisneros is looking for a kimura here.
Gustavsson landing a few short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisneros is trying to control. Gustavsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gustavsson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Sisneros 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.
Gustavsson tries to roll over but Sisneros keeps him under control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sisneros scores with a one two! Gustavsson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two 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.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown

and Sisneros counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sisneros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisneros content to stall in guard here.
Sisneros wants to stand but Gustavsson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gustavsson trying to strike off his back.

Sisneros stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sisneros has managed to clinch.
Sisneros fails to pull guard.
Gustavsson wants to get back to striking at distance but Sisneros won't allow it.

Sisneros's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sisneros ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson tries to clinch

and Sisneros holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gustavsson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Sisneros jumps into guard, dragging Gustavsson to the mat.
Sisneros has Gustavsson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustavsson trying to control but Sisneros is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sisneros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sisneros manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustavsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Robert Gustavsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ike Sisneros is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sisneros trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustavsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ike Sisneros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sisneros 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ike Sisneros!