PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Testament (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob DWayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Testament
vs
DWayne

200 cm
21
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moses Testament!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob DWayne!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DWayne stuffs the takedown.

Testament moves into the clinch.
Testament goes for a takedown in the clinch but DWayne prevents it.

Testament's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown by Testament or perhaps it was just good defense by DWayne which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Testament. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DWayne shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than DWayne was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Testament looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.

DWayne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Testament is now in DWayne's guard. A big mistake from DWayne there, giving up the dominant position!
DWayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DWayne pulls Testament in to control the position.
Testament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Testament with a flurry of punches that miss.
Testament is looking to work some ground and pound but DWayne has wrist control.
DWayne trying to control the position.
Testament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Testament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Testament has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Testament postures up in DWayne's guard and throws a big left but DWayne blocks it.
Testament thows a big elbow that misses.
Testament postures up.
Testament keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DWayne's head.
Testament looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DWayne looking for a sweep. Not yet DWayne, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament with a flurry of punches that miss.
DWayne keeping moving, preventing Testament from controlling successfully.
DWayne trying to keep a closed guard but Testament is proving a slippery customer.
DWayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Testament.
Testament stopping the sweep attempt from DWayne.
Testament controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

DWayne manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Testament on his heels. He'll look to pass Testament's guard now, I'm sure.

Testament is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Testament has DWayne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DWayne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testament tries to pull guard but DWayne holds him up against the cage and eventually Testament drops back down to his feet.

Testament turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Testament manages to end up in side control.
Testament landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Testament cracks DWayne with an elbow. That is naaassty.
DWayne is trying to get back to half guard.
DWayne parries the strikes from Testament easily there. Testament is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable DWayne to escape.
DWayne should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
DWayne looks gassed!
DWayne defending against the ground and pound.
Testament landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Testament working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Testament in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Testament working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DWayne taking a bit of punishment here - Testament scoring with strikes.
Check out the look on Testament's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
DWayne tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Testament wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Testament postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Testament is looking to take a break and control but DWayne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DWayne is working to avoid the ground and pound but Testament connects with a decent elbow.
Testament sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but DWayne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Testament is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but DWayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Testament fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Testament dominated that 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.

DWayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Testament.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Testament is defended easily by DWayne.

Testament scores with a takedown into DWayne's guard.
Testament with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DWayne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DWayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Testament.
Testament scoring with punches to the head and body.
DWayne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Testament's guard.
Testament on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Testament tries to get out of the position.
DWayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Testament lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DWayne!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns DWayne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Testament raining down shots from the mount!
Testament looking to finish DWayne with some ground and pound. This is bad for DWayne!
Testament is landing with some decent strikes but DWayne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Testament dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament avoids the attempt from DWayne to control.
Testament wants to control the pace but DWayne is squirming around nicely.
Testament connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
DWayne is breathing heavily.
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!

Testament goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DWayne is on top in guard.
DWayne wants to control from the top but Testament keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DWayne stopping the sweep attempt from Testament.
DWayne wants to stand but Testament has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Testament wants to sweep but no luck.
Testament has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moses Testament has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
DWayne wants to clinch up but Testament keeps it at a distance.
DWayne stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Testament. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DWayne gets a takedown into half guard.
DWayne is looking to take a break and control but Testament is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moses Testament dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Testament shoots in looking for a takedown. DWayne tries to sprawl out of it but Testament keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DWayne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Testament shoots in but DWayne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Testament tries to clinch up but DWayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Testament shoots for a takedown but DWayne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Testament. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Testament shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Testament showed some decent athleticism there.
Testament prevents DWayne from improving his position.
DWayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Testament is trying to work for a kimura but DWayne is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DWayne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Testament in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Testament throwing strikes but missing.

Testament stands up from DWayne's guard - Testament perhaps looking for a knockout.
DWayne throws a right and a left that both miss.

DWayne moves into the clinch.
DWayne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testament has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DWayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

DWayne drags the fight down to the ground.
DWayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DWayne trying to keep a closed guard but Testament is proving a slippery customer.
Testament landing with the ground and pound.
Testament throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Testament scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Testament throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DWayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Testament wants to control from the top but DWayne keeps moving.
DWayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Testament gets to his feet - DWayne follows without any prompting.
DWayne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Testament swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and DWayne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

DWayne jumps into guard, dragging Testament to the mat.
Testament with a nice head shot there.
Testament throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DWayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Testament working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Testament working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DWayne's head.
Testament trying to control but DWayne is working from the bottom.
Testament scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testament is working DWayne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Testament is in close to DWayne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Testament throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DWayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DWayne trying to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DWayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Testament thows a big elbow that misses.
Testament postures up in DWayne's guard and throws a big left but DWayne blocks it.
Testament forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Testament.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Testament trying to control the action but DWayne is working from the bottom.
Bob DWayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moses Testament is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Testament seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Testament showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Testament, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Testament!
After the fight, Moses Testament was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.