PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curtis Mayfield struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Sigit
vs
Mayfield

173 cm
27
141 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

179 cm
22
150 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Machiavelli Boutique

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, The Sigit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mayfield misses.
Mayfield misses with an attempted mid kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayfield enables Sigit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayfield manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Our spies down at at V C L training center (HOME OF THE TRUE CHAMPION inform us that Mayfield has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Sigit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mayfield manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sigit has Mayfield in his guard.

Mayfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mayfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sigit trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Sigit throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Sigit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mayfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayfield keeping full guard, as Sigit tries to pass.

Sigit has gone for a leg lock! Mayfield slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sigit's guard.

Sigit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mayfield.
Mayfield sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mayfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sigit keeping moving, preventing Mayfield from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sigit wants to sweep here but Mayfield controlling him for the moment.
Mayfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigit is keeping the position for now.
Sigit wants to sweep but no luck.
Mayfield throws a big elbow that misses.

Sigit working for a triangle but Mayfield defends it easily.
Mayfield is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mayfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sigit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayfield has managed to get both his arms back between Sigit's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigit can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sigit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sigit is on top in guard.

Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mayfield is not content to let Sigit control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayfield can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigit is putting a hurting on Mayfield here, landing some big shots from side control.
An elbow from Sigit crashes against the mat.

Sigit swings around for an armbar but Mayfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sigit's guard.
Mayfield throwing strikes from guard but Sigit blocks nicely.
Sigit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayfield's guard.

Sigit is pushing down on Mayfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Sigit has managed to sneak the leg through.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mayfield actively working from the bottom here.
Sigit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 The Sigit will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mayfield throws a solid leg kick but Sigit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayfield.
Sigit moves out of range as Mayfield throws a body kick.
Mayfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Sigit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sigit showed some decent athleticism there.

Sigit is working for a kimura but Mayfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Sigit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sigit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sigit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sigit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mayfield defending well though.
Mayfield won't allow Sigit to pass to mount.
Sigit prevents Mayfield from improving his position.
Mayfield regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sigit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sigit works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Sigit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayfield defends it well.
Sigit wants to pass to mount but Mayfield is defending the position.

Mayfield looking for submissions off his back.
The Sigit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sigit wants to pass the guard but Mayfield is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield wants to get back to full guard.
Sigit is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayfield is trying to get back to full guard.

Sigit seems to be working for a kimura but Mayfield defends the submission attempt.

Sigit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayfield is just riding it out for now. Sigit eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sigit trying to mount his opponent but Mayfield defends it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sigit eats them both and turns towards Mayfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Mayfield tries to sprawl but Sigit drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Mayfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Sigit.

Sigit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mayfield defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mayfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sigit backs up against the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mayfield. That's going to slow Sigit down.

Sigit closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mayfield is not content to let Sigit control the position.
Mayfield is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sigit fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sigit advances nicely into full mount.
Sigit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayfield can do to turn this around?
Sigit cracks Mayfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Sigit wants to control the pace but Mayfield is squirming around nicely.
Sigit breaks from Mayfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mayfield is bucking up trying to escape but Sigit cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sigit working Mayfield over with strikes here.

Mayfield is rocked!
Sigit lands a big elbow - Mayfield is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Mayfield is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). The Sigit!
The Sigit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.