PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fast Learner (ranked 4756 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Testtest Testtest (ranked 370 p4p, 373 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.

Learner
vs
Testtest

167 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fast Learner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Testtest Testtest!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Learner tries to keep at a distance but Testtest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Testtest jumps guard but Learner stands there with Testtest around his waist. Testtest gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Testtest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Learner is defending well.

Testtest drags the fight down to the ground.
Testtest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Learner trying to control the position from guard on top but Testtest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Testtest can do anything to dispel that myth.
Learner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Testtest has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Learner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Testtest tries to break free but Learner pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learner manages to break the clinch.
Learner misses with a hook.

Testtest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testtest wants to break the clinch but can't.

Testtest manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Learner blocks the leg kick.
Testtest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Learner rushes Testtest and presses him up against the cage.
Learner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Testtest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Testtest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Learner.
Testtest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Testtest shoots for a double leg takedown but Learner sprawls well. He's pushed Testtest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fast Learner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testtest Testtest.
The fight stays on the outside here - Learner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testtest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Testtest swings for the body but Learner moves out of range.
Testtest shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Testtest looks winded!
Learner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Testtest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Learner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Learner has a takedown stuffed.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Testtest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Learner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Learner tries to improve position but can't.
Learner defending against the ground and pound.
Learner is trying to improve his position.
Testtest wants to control but Learner is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Learner holds on to Testtest's head and controls the position momentarily.
Testtest in side control lands a decent elbow.
Learner prevents Testtest from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Learner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Learner tries to buck Testtest off but Testtest is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Testtest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Learner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testtest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Learner as he jumps to the side.
Testtest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Learner avoids it really well and circles away.
Testtest keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Learner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learner wants to clinch.
As Learner backs off Testtest throws a huge counter combo but Learner manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testtest fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast Learner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testtest Testtest.
Testtest is breathing heavily.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Testtest tries for a takedown but Learner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Testtest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Testtest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Learner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Learner jabs at Testtest's body.

Learner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Testtest napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Learner controls the position from side control.
Learner in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learner taking a breather here.
Testtest is trying to control Learner's posture but Learner avoids it.
Testtest takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Learner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Learner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Testtest trying to remain calm as Learner controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learner trying to control the position but Testtest is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Learner laying and praying for a moment but Testtest takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Learner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Testtest wants to control but Learner is keeping busy.

That's four 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.
Learner is looking to advance position but Testtest won't allow it.
Learner is just content to waste time from the top position. Testtest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Testtest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Learner defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learner trying to control the position from guard on top but Testtest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Learner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Testtest darts in and clinches Learner up against the cage.

Testtest ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testtest no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Testtest Testtest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Learner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Testtest throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Learner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Testtest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Learner is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learner trying to control but Testtest is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Learner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Learner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Testtest is trying to drag Learner to the mat but Learner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Testtest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Learner being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Testtest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Learner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Testtest checks a leg kick nicely.
Learner blocks a head kick by Testtest.
Testtest just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLearner.
Testtest stuffs the takedown.
Learner dives in and grabs Testtest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Testtest pushes down on Learner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fast Learner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Testtest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Testtest shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Learner is looking to counter the offense by Testtest and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testtest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Learner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Testtest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Learner dives in and grabs Testtest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Testtest pushes down on Learner's head and hops out.
Testtest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Testtest misses with a series of wild punches.
Fast Learner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Testtest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Learner circles away.
Learner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Testtest's waist but Testtest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Learner off to one side.
Learner tries a head kick but it misses.
Learner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Testtest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testtest darts in looking for a takedown but Learner gets double underhooks and turns Testtest into the cage.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown but Learner shows good takedown defense.
Testtest swats away the attempt to clinch by Learner.

Testtest pushes Learner up against the cage in a clinch.

Testtest successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Learner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Learner won't allow Testtest to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testtest Testtest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Testtest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testtest Testtest!