PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Test Testerson (ranked 4704 p4p, 5423 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (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.

Testerson
vs
Ratt

180 cm
25
168
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
169
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Test Testerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ratt moves into the clinch.
Ratt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ratt lands a hook that snaps the head of Testerson backwards.
Ratt working aggressively here.
Testerson working aggressively here.
Testerson misses with a knee to the head.
Testerson tries to pull guard but Ratt won't allow it.
Testerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ratt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ratt tries to throw a body punch but Testerson avoids it by throwing Ratt back against the cage.
Ratt stops a takedown attempt from Testerson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Testerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Testerson prevents a body shot from Ratt.
Testerson is trying to pull guard but Ratt has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testerson tries to land knees in the clinch but Ratt avoids the damage to the body.
Ratt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ratt cracks Testerson with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Testerson jumps guard but Ratt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Testerson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt tries a body shot but Testerson blocks it.
Ratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Testerson stalling.
Ratt lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Testerson pulls Ratt into guard.
Testerson looking to control.

Testerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Testerson has control of Ratt's left arm, preventing Ratt from doing any damage.

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

Testerson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testerson is pulling down on Ratt's head to control his posture.
Testerson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Testerson pulls Ratt in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ratt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ratt connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt takes a swing at Testerson's ribcage but misses.
Testerson fails with a takedown attempt.
Testerson shoots in for a takedown but Ratt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ratt drives through and clinches with Testerson against the cage.
Testerson prevents a body shot from Ratt.

Testerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ratt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ratt misses with a looping left.
Ratt tries to clinch but Testerson moves out of range.
Ratt scores with a jab. Testerson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Testerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Testerson rushes Ratt and presses him up against the cage.
Ratt struggles to land a body shot inside as Testerson controls his hands.
Testerson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ratt pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ratt.

Ratt instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Ratt.
Testerson 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!
Testerson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ratt has a couple of punches blocked by Testerson.
Ratt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Testerson prevents the takedown attempt.
Testerson blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ratt.
Testerson tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Ratt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Testerson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Testerson wants to clinch.
Testerson shoots in for a takedown but Ratt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ratt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Testerson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratt circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ratt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ratt lands with an overhand left.

Testerson is rocked!
Ratt lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Testerson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ratt cracks Testerson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Testerson falls backwards against the cage. Ratt follows up with more strikes that drop Testerson to his knees. Ratt keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Testerson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilbur Ratt!