PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ousmane Cisse (ranked 1438 p4p, 2042 weight class) and Cassus Fett (ranked 184 p4p, 256 weight class). The key to victory for Ousmane Cisse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cisse
vs
Fett

187 cm
21
232
7 - 2 - 0

197 cm
20
245
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cisse throws out a powerful jab.
Fett misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cisse.
Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Cisse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cisse tries to bum rush Fett with a series of wild strikes but Fett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fett misses with a double jab.
Fett misses with a hook. Cisse ducked under it nicely.
Cisse staying out of range there.
Fett throws a series of punches but Cisse avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
Fett is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cisse throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Cisse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fett backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cisse connects with a single shot there.
Cisse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Fett drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse is not content to let Fett control the position.
Cisse parries the strikes from Fett easily there. Fett is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cisse to escape.
Fett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fett creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cisse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fett scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fett misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Fett trying to control the position but Cisse is working away.
Cisse is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at New York Public Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse wants to get back to his feet but Fett drags him back down.
Fett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cisse some visible discomfort.
Fett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Fett.
Cisse managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fett.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Cisse on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cisse tries to get out of the position.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
Fett grinds an elbow into Cisse's temple.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cisse keeps working.
Fett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cisse is avoiding damage well.
Fett trying to control the action but Cisse is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Fett crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Fett are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cisse down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett trying to control the action but Cisse is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cisse defending against the ground and pound.

Fett tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fett is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fett working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cassus Fett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cisse looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fett.
Cisse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cisse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ousmane Cisse is winning the standup battle so far.
Fett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cisse thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Cisse's head back.
Fett shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cisse as he avoids it easily.
Ousmane Cisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassus Fett.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cisse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fett throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Fett misses its intended target.
Cisse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fett circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Fett - just one landing.
Cisse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett lands with a nice combination. Cisse backs away looking to recover.
Good shot there by Fett.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Fett avoids them all with ease.

Fett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cisse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fett on the ground.
Fett throwing shots but Cisse is blocking nicely.
Fett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fett thows a huge punch but Cisse dodges it nicely.
Cisse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fett.
Fett controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cisse keeps working.
Fett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fett keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fett dodges the punch combination from Cisse.
Fett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Fett. Those never looked like landing.

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

Cisse manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Fett keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cisse after a bit of a struggle.
Cisse wants to get back to striking at distance but Fett won't allow it.
Fett keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cisse's efforts to push away.
Fett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cisse fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cisse misses with a straight left.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ousmane Cisse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fett misses with a two punch combination.
Cisse throws a big counter combination but Fett scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cisse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Some wild striking there from Cisse.
Fett drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cisse defends it well.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand.
Ousmane Cisse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cisse looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Cisse misses with a double jab.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cisse.
Cisse misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Fett there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cisse manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fett postures up in Cisse's guard and throws a big left but Cisse blocks it.
Fett throwing strikes from guard but Cisse blocks nicely.
Fett is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cassus Fett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A jab from Fett misses.
Fett fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cisse avoids it really well and circles away.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fett circles away quickly and effectively.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Cisse bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett works the jab nicely.

Fett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cisse napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cisse bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Cisse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fett misses with a takedown attempt
and Cisse counters with a one-two to the body.

Fett closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cisse quickly recovers to half guard.
Cisse looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Cisse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Fett seems content to control.

Fett is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cisse is trying to stand.
Fett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cisse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cisse is not content to let Fett control the position.
Fett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cisse won't allow Fett to pass to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fett in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Fett misses.
Cisse leaves Fett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Cisse wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ousmane Cisse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassus Fett.
Cisse slips a jab and a cross from Fett.
An attempted straight right counter from Cisse misses the target.
Fett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cisse.
Fett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cisse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ousmane Cisse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cisse throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cisse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cisse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cisse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fett.
Fett slips under a jab.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cisse.
Fett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cisse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Cisse misses.
Cisse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Cisse is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fett's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Cisse misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Cisse misses.
Fett throws the left hand but Cisse avoids the punch easily.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Cassus Fett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cisses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Cisse throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Fett feints and as Cisse raises his hands in defense, Fett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fett is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ousmane Cisse.
I think Fett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassus Fett!
Cassus Fett 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.