PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Jetstrean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - Natural Mystic. Matt Black could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Jetstrean's chin.

Black
vs
Jetstrean

192 cm
27
277 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
245 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Sydney Fight Gear

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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Jetstrean!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Jetstrean lands but Black takes it in his stride.

It looks like Matt Black has been cut.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jetstrean scores with a hook to the body. Black takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jetstrean throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
It looked like Black wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jetstrean's head backwards.

It looks like Sam Jetstrean has been cut.
Black misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Jetstrean.

Black fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jetstrean sprawls well initially but Black persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jetstrean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jetstrean felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Black throwing shots but Jetstrean is blocking nicely.
Jetstrean trying to control from the bottom.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jetstrean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jetstrean's head.
Black prevents Jetstrean from standing back up.
Black 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.
Jetstrean won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black is trying to control. Jetstrean wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Jetstrean is not content to let Black control the position.
Jetstrean parries the strikes from Black easily there. Black is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jetstrean to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetstrean is trying to get back to half guard.

Black working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jetstrean tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position.
Jetstrean struggling a bit here.
Black advances to mount.
Jetstrean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jetstrean avoids a series of strikes thrown by Black.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black throwing strikes here but Jetstrean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jetstrean working to try and regain half guard.
Black with shots to the head and body - Jetstrean looks very uncomfortable down there.
Black controlling from the full mount.
Black throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jetstrean gets back to half guard.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jetstrean's head.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black working over Jetstrean with some ground and pound. Jetstrean looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Black connects with a nice short shot to Jetstrean's temple.
Jetstrean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black thows a huge punch but Jetstrean dodges it nicely.
Jetstrean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
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. Black connects with a nice short shot to Jetstrean's temple.

Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jetstrean defends it well.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Black throwing shots but Jetstrean is blocking nicely.
Black not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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!

Black is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jetstrean sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Black lands a nice short elbow.

Black is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Black dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jetstrean throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses.
Jetstrean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Jetstrean.
Jetstrean throws a lazy body kick
and Black cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Black throws a series of punches but Jetstrean moves out of range.
Jetstrean appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jetstrean lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matt Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jetstrean lands with a slapping head kick.

Matt Black's cut is getting worse.
Jetstrean throws a head kick that misses
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jetstrean misses with a right hand

and Black counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Jetstrean!

Jetstrean is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jetstrean doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Jetstrean is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jetstrean quite badly. Jetstrean pulls Black in close trying to recover. Black postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jetstrean on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jetstrean doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Black!
An out of breath Matt Black thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.