PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dolores Doremus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigit is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gie. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as The Sigit enters the cage!

Doremus
vs
Sigit

165 cm
26
144 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

173 cm
30
146 lbs
20 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolores Doremus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doremus connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like The Sigit has been cut.

Doremus closes the distance and clinches.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigit blocks an uppercut.
Doremus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sigit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doremus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dolores Doremus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.
Sigit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doremus throws out the jab.

Doremus gets a clinch.
Doremus throws a head punch that misses.

Sigit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doremus regains guard immediately.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doremus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sigit has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sigit lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doremus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sigit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sigit wants to control for a moment but Doremus uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Doremus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Sigit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sigit showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Sigit.
Doremus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sigit is working for a submission of some sort.
Doremus trying to control from the bottom.
Sigit prevents Doremus from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit winds up and cracks Doremus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doremus manages to get to full guard.
Sigit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doremus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sigit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigit is looking to work some ground and pound but Doremus has wrist control.
Sigit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sigit pushing down on Doremus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doremus tries to kick Sigit off but Sigit keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doremus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sigit working his ground and pound in the gym.
Doremus keeping control of the position.
Doremus is looking to control Sigit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doremus avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sigit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Doremus defends it well.
Doremus has his hands clasped together around Sigit's back. He's all about the action.
Doremus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sigit winds up and cracks Doremus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Doremus is trying to stand.
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 Doremus's temple.
Doremus is not content to let Sigit control the position.
Doremus is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sigit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doremus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sigit is looking to advance position but Doremus won't allow it.
Sigit prevents Doremus from improving his position.
Doremus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Sigit works his foot free and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sigit trying to control but Doremus is having none of it.
Sigit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Sigit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Sigit's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Doremus clinches up with Sigit and pushes him back against the cage.
Doremus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doremus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigit blocking some punches.
Doremus tries to stall but Sigit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sigit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Doremus breaks the clinch.
Dolores Doremus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doremus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Sigit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Doremus has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Sigit is on him like a limpet, forcing Doremus back against the cage.
Sigit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sigit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigit.
Doremus wants to stall.
Sigit blocks an uppercut.
Doremus has Sigit pushed against the cage.
Sigit goes for a takedown attempt but Doremus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dolores Doremus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.

Doremus moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doremus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doremus misses with a punch on the inside.
Doremus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doremus prevents it.
Sigit blocks an uppercut.
Doremus lands a right hand.
Doremus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doremus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sigit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sigit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doremus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doremus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sigit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doremus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doremus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doremus working aggressively here.
Doremus misses with the head strike.
Doremus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sigit can do to turn this around?
Doremus misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigit as Doremus tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sigit as Doremus tries to tie him up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigit.
Sigit tries to score a body lock takedown but Doremus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dolores Doremus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doremus.
Sigit wants to take the fight to the mat but Doremus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Doremus fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Doremus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sigit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doremus clinches up with Sigit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sigit blocks an uppercut.
Doremus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Doremus misses with the head strike.
Sigit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doremus prevents it.

Sigit has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Doremus regains guard immediately.
Doremus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sigit.
Sigit trying to control the position from guard on top but Doremus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sigit stops Doremus from standing up.
The Sigit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sigit postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Doremus is looking to stand up but Sigit isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doremus is controlling Sigit's posture.
Doremus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sigit distracts Doremus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doremus holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sigit's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sigit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sigit postures up.
Sigit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sigit working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolores Doremus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Sigit's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sigit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doremus as he avoids it easily.
Sigit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sigit shoots in and drives through. Doremus sprawls well.
Dolores Doremus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sigit.

Doremus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sigit is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Doremus is defending well.
Doremus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doremus stops a takedown attempt from Sigit.
Sigit has Doremus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Doremus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sigit tries to score a body lock takedown but Doremus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doremus throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigit.
Sigit goes for a takedown attempt but Doremus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Doremus rushes Sigit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sigit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sigit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doremus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doremus lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doremus lands a left hand.
Doremus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doremus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doremus.
Doremus gets underhooks to prevent Sigit's takedown attempt.
Sigit wants a takedown.
Doremus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doremus misses with some punches.

Doremus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Doremus moves into the clinch.
Sigit tries to score a body lock takedown but Doremus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doremus working aggressively here.
Doremus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doremus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigit wants a takedown but no success here.

Doremus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Doremus scores with the left hand. Sigit knows he should have avoided that one.

Sigit is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sigit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sigit is still in real trouble! Can Doremus finish him?
Doremus pushes Sigit off looking to stand but Sigit dives back in and keeps control.
Sigit seems to have recovered his senses.
Doremus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sigit missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Doremus is defending against the submission attempts here by Sigit.
Doremus is controlling Sigit's trapped leg to prevent Sigit from advancing to side control.
Sigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doremus keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doremus wants to control but Sigit is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Doremus makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Doremus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Doremus working the head and body with strikes.
Sigit wants to improve his position but Doremus is controlling well.
Sigit moves into full guard.
Doremus chips away with some ground and pound.

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

Sigit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doremus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doremus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doremus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigit's head.

Sigit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doremus is aware though and is defending well.
Doremus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doremus with a nice head shot there.
Doremus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sigit has momentary wrist control but Doremus slips an elbow through the middle.
Doremus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigit's head.
Doremus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doremus working some strikes from top position.
Doremus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sigit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doremus is one step ahead there.
Sigit working a defensive guard here.
Doremus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolores Doremus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doremus 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolores Doremus!
Dolores Doremus is the new bantamweight champion!