PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Twitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Sisphar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Twitchell looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Twitchell
vs
Sisphar

185 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Twitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Sisphar!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sisphar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Twitchell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Twitchell tries for a takedown but Sisphar manages to get underhooks.
Twitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sisphar has him pressed against the cage.
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Twitchell is breathing heavily.
Sisphar looking to throw knees to the head but Twitchell is blocking nicely.
Sisphar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twitchell takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Don Twitchell has been cut.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.
Sisphar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head.
Sisphar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sisphar scores with a knee to the head.
Sisphar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sisphar lands a good knee to the midsection. Twitchell won't want to take too many of those.
Sisphar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisphar lands a nice knee to the body.
Sisphar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sisphar scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sisphar has Twitchell pressed against the cage.
Sisphar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twitchell's face.
Twitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sisphar after a bit of a struggle.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sisphar has Twitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Twitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sisphar managing to block the knees to the body from Twitchell.
Sisphar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twitchell's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twitchell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sisphar scores a nice knee to the body.
Twitchell avoiding damage as Sisphar throws knees to the body.
Sisphar is trying to stall.
Sisphar tries to land a knee to the head but Twitchell blocks with his arms.
Twitchell tries to break the clinch but Sisphar is controlling the position.
Twitchell is trying to pull guard but Sisphar has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Twitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Twitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sisphar avoids the damage to the body.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sisphar landing knees to the head.
Sisphar misses with a knee strike.

Twitchell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sisphar is looking to stand up but Twitchell won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twitchell pulls Sisphar in close to prevent any damage.
Twitchell is trying to control the position but Sisphar postures up.
Twitchell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sisphar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Don Twitchell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sisphar throws a quick inside leg kick.

Sisphar pushes Twitchell up against the cage in a clinch.
Sisphar landing knees to the head.
Sisphar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Sisphar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sisphar working Twitchell over with knees to the body.
Sisphar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Twitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sisphar after a bit of a struggle.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
Twitchell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sisphar tries a knee to the head but Twitchell blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sisphar misses with a knee strike.
Sisphar stops a takedown attempt from Twitchell.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sisphar.
The referee calls for Sisphar to work.

Twitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Sisphar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Don Twitchell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sisphar fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sisphar.
Twitchell blocks a head kick by Sisphar.

Sisphar has closed the distance and engaged Twitchell in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.
Sisphar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twitchell's face.
Sisphar tries a knee to the head but Twitchell blocks it.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head.
Sisphar prevents the takedown attempt.
Sisphar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Twitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sisphar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Twitchell tries to stall but Sisphar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sisphar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sisphar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Twitchell tries to pull guard but Sisphar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Twitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Sisphar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twitchell is trying to pull guard but Sisphar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sisphar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Twitchell up against the cage.
Twitchell wants a takedown.
Sisphar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sisphar prevents Twitchell from breaking the clinch.
Twitchell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sisphar tries a knee to the head but Twitchell blocks it.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sisphar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jimmy Sisphar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisphar keeps control of Twitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Twitchell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sisphar is defending well.
Sisphar has Twitchell pushed against the cage.
Sisphar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sisphar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sisphar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sisphar misses with a knee strike.
Twitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Twitchell looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Twitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Twitchell has Sisphar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sisphar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head.
Sisphar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sisphar lands a knee to the head.
Sisphar misses with a knee to the head.
Twitchell is trying to force a seperation but Sisphar has the dominant position.
Twitchell jumps guard but Sisphar stands there with Twitchell around his waist. Twitchell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sisphar working Twitchell over with knees to the body.
Twitchell tries to pull guard but Sisphar holds him up against the cage and eventually Twitchell drops back down to his feet.
Sisphar landing knees to the body.

Twitchell manages to break the clinch.
Sisphar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sisphar clinches up with Twitchell and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisphar lands a knee to the body.
Sisphar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sisphar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Twitchell is defending well for now.
Sisphar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Twitchell avoids it.
Sisphar gets underhooks to prevent Twitchell's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Sisphar.
Sisphar misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sisphar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Twitchell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sisphar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sisphar crunches a lovely knee into Twitchell's ribcage.
Twitchell tries to land knees in the clinch but Sisphar avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Sisphar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Don Twitchell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sisphar avoids the head kick by Twitchell.
Sisphar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Sisphar moves into range and clinches up with Twitchell.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
Sisphar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Twitchell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Twitchell tries to pull guard but Sisphar won't allow it.
Sisphar crunches a lovely knee into Twitchell's ribcage.
Sisphar misses with a knee to the head.
Sisphar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Twitchell's face.
Twitchell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sisphar after a bit of a struggle.
Stalling in the clinch from Sisphar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sisphar unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisphar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Twitchell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sisphar landing knees to the body.

Twitchell pulls guard effortlessly.
Twitchell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Twitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sisphar is one step ahead there.
Sisphar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Twitchell managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sisphar tries to free his leg and advance position but Twitchell is retaining full guard.
Twitchell wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Don Twitchell.

Sisphar rushes Twitchell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sisphar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Twitchell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisphar scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.
Sisphar connects with a knee to the head.
Twitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sisphar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sisphar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Twitchell goes for a takedown attempt but Sisphar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisphar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Twitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sisphar lands a head kick!
Jimmy Sisphar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sisphar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Sisphar misses

and Twitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Twitchell.
Sisphar stalls.
Sisphar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Twitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Twitchell is trying to break free.
Sisphar prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sisphar.
Twitchell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sisphar to keep the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Sisphar.

Twitchell gets control of Sisphar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Twitchell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sisphar trying to control the position from guard on top but Twitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Twitchell is pulling down on Sisphar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sisphar, at least for the moment.
Sisphar is looking to stand up but Twitchell won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Twitchell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Sisphar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sisphar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Sisphar!