PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guy Test (ranked 2160 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Mateo Sierrra (ranked 184 p4p, 233 weight class). Guy Test has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Test
vs
Sierrra

180 cm
26
152
8 - 2 - 0

164 cm
20
142
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Guy Test!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Sierrra!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sierrra throws a hook to the side of Test's head but Test sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sierrra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Test steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sierrra.
Nice straight punches there by Sierrra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sierrra.
Sierrra swats away the attempt to clinch by Test.
Test defending well as Sierrra loads up on a big left hand.
Test wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sierrra lands a jab to Test's midsection.

Test clinches with his opponent.
Sierrra blocks an uppercut.
Test tries to work over Sierrra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Test tries a body shot but Sierrra blocks it.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Sierrra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Sierrra misses with a punch on the inside.
Sierrra blocks an uppercut.
Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Sierrra on the inside.
Test lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sierrra.
Sierrra throws a punch but it's blocked by Test.
Sierrra tries to break free but Test pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sierrra.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sierrra.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sierrra backwards.
Test lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sierrra or not.
Test misses with some punches.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test misses with a body punch.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Test misses with the head strike.
Test misses with the head strike.
Sierrra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sierrra missing with knees to the body.
Test lands a shoulder strike.
Test misses with some punches.
Sierrra blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Test blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Test scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sierrra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sierrra throws a knee to the head but misses.
Test misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sierrra connects with a knee to the head.
Test throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sierrras head.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.
Sierrra blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Sierrra has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sierrra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Test.
Sierrra working aggressively here.
Test misses with a body punch.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sierrra.
Sierrra is trying to force a seperation but Test has the dominant position.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test tries a body shot but Sierrra blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Test dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Sierrra lands a head shot.
Test moves away from the strike by Sierrra.
Test looks to land a left hand but Sierrra moved out of range nicely.
Test fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sierrra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Test cracks Sierrra with a good jab.
Test defending well as Sierrra loads up on a big left hand.
Test tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sierrra manages to circle out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Test tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sierrra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Test jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sierrra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sierrra catches Test with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Test tries to clinch but Sierrra moves away
and Sierrra counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Test misses.
Test tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sierrra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Test ducks under a wild hook from Sierrra.
Test lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Test scores with a sloppy right hand. Sierrra should have avoided that one.
Test tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sierrra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sierrra throws the left hand but Test avoids the punch easily.
Test uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sierrra.
Sierrra tests Test's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sierrra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Test is looking to counter the offense by Sierrra and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra lands a head shot.
Sierrra looks to land a left hand but Test moved out of range nicely.
Test has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Test there as he acknowledges the shot.
Test uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sierrra moves away from the strike by Test.
A jab from Sierrra misses.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Test moves out of range as Sierrra strikes.

Test rushes Sierrra and presses him up against the cage.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Sierrra is stalling here.
Test blocking some punches.
Test doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sierrra lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Test.
Test works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Test misses with the head strike.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test misses with some punches.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sierrra or not.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Sierrra misses with an elbow over the top.
Sierrra prevents a body shot from Test.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sierrra pushes Test back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Test throws a punch but it's blocked by Sierrra.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Test.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Guy Test has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Test blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sierrra misses with an elbow over the top.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Test can't find room to land a body shot as Sierrra controls the action.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Test scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Test lands with a light punch inside.
Test doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Test.
Test throws a head punch that misses.
Sierrra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Test swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Sierrra tries a knee to the head but Test blocks it.
Test misses with the head strike.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Guy Test will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Test doesn't manage to clinch there - Sierrra circles away.
Sierrra works Test's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Sierrra.
Test tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sierrra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Test.
Sierrra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sierrra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Test takes the fight into the clinch.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
Test has a couple of punches blocked by Sierrra.
A head punch on the inside from Test fails to land.
Sierrra lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierrra lands a nice uppercut.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test scores with a hook to the body.
Test tries a body shot but Sierrra blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
Test takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Guy Test has been cut.
Sierrra prevents a body shot from Test.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Test creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Test fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Test misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sierrra blocking some punches.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test swings wildly with an uppercut but Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Test working aggressively here.
Mateo Sierrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Test is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra misses with the head strike.
Sierrra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Test blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sierrra pushes off an throws an elbow but Test leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sierrra working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Test misses with a punch on the inside.
Sierrra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Sierrra.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Test lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sierrra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra trying to land knees to the body.
Sierrra with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sierrra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sierrra tries to land knees in the clinch but Test avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch on the inside from Sierrra fails to land.
Test takes an elbow to the temple.
Test lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mateo Sierrra.
I think Test 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Guy Test!