PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Flaming Kerotan (ranked 2735 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Mateo Sierrra (ranked 195 p4p, 233 weight class). Flaming Kerotan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Kerotan
vs
Sierrra

175 cm
21
135
2 - 4 - 0

164 cm
22
142
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Flaming Kerotan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Sierrra!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerotan misses with an uppercut.
Kerotan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sierrra.
Nice cross by Kerotan.
Sierrra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerotan.
Sierrra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sierrra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sierrra jabs Kerotan right on the nose. Kerotan blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerotan misses with a few strikes there.
Kerotan lunges at Sierrra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sierrra's hand.
Sierrra scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Sierrra throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
Kerotan is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Kerotan misses.
Sierrra tries to counter with a clinch but Kerotan shakes him off and moves away.
Kerotan throws a low kick but Sierrra moves out of range easily.
Sierrra wants to counter the offense by Kerotan and move into the clinch position.
Kerotan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kerotan moves out of range as Sierrra strikes.
As Sierrra backs away, Kerotan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sierrra tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kerotan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sierrra.
Sierrra wants to counter the offense by Kerotan and move into the clinch position.
Sierrra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kerotan throwing a counter right hand but Sierrra manages to avoid it.
Kerotan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses.
Sierrra wants to counter with a clinch but Kerotan pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Mateo Sierrra has been cut.
Sierrra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sierrra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kerotan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerotan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sierrra swings widly with a right hand
and Kerotan counters with a straight right hand.
Sierrra walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierrra misses with a left hand
and Sierrra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Sierrra is rocked!
Kerotan missing with a left hand there. Sierrra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kerotan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kerotan. Sierrra shrugs it off though.
Sierrra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Kerotan lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Kerotan lands.
Sierrra misses with a few strikes there.
Kerotan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sierrra misses with a right hand
and Kerotan counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierrra misses with a left hand
letting Kerotan counter with a right hand.
A big left from Kerotan misses.
Kerotan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kerotan connects with a right hand. Sierrra shakes it off.
Sierrra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerotan.
Kerotan lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut. Sierrra saw that one coming.
Kerotan throws a head kick that misses.
Sierrra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerotan.
A big left from Kerotan misses.
Kerotan connects with a right hand. Sierrra shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flaming Kerotan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateo Sierrra's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kerotan throws a hook but Sierrra avoids it easily.
Kerotan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sierrra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sierrra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kerotan.
A big right from Sierrra misses.
Sierrra sizes up Kerotan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sierrra might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kerotan has got the better of the exchanges.
Kerotan misses with a kick to the body.
Sierrra tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierrra throws a hook to the side of Kerotan's head but Kerotan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flaming Kerotan is winning the standup battle so far.
Sierrra misses with a hook
and Kerotan counters with a stiff right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kerotan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra walks into a stiff left hand from Kerotan.
Sierrra misses with a hook.
Kerotan throws a big counter combination but Sierrra scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kerotan moves away from the strike by Sierrra.
Sierrra misses the jab.
No joy there for Kerotan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kerotan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sierrra paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Kerotan is rocked!
That kick from Kerotan tenderised Sierrra's leg. Sierrra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Kerotan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sierrra walks into a stiff left hand from Kerotan.
Kerotan seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra swings widly with a right hand
and Kerotan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sierrra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kerotan finish him?
Kerotan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sierrra.
Sierrra misses with a left hand
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerotan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sierrra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sierrra tries to counter with a clinch but Kerotan shakes him off and moves away.
Kerotan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut. Sierrra saw that one coming.
Sierrra wants to counter the offense by Kerotan and move into the clinch position.
Sierrra seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice defenses there by Sierrra.
Sierrra blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra slips under a jab.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Kerotan sets himself, and Sierrra steps forward looking for the clinch! Kerotan avoids it this time.
A big left from Sierrra misses.
Kerotan throws a jab when Sierrra was well out of range.
A big left from Sierrra misses.
Kerotan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kerotan scores with a nice body kick.
Sierrra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kerotan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra digs a good hook to Kerotan's body.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Sierrra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kerotan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kerotan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kerotan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sierrra avoids the body shot from Kerotan.
Sierrra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sierrra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerotan.
Sierrra throws a looping overhand right but Kerotan ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Flaming Kerotan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mateo Sierrra's cut.
That's time! Kerotan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kerotan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sierrra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerotan.
Kerotan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sierrra can do to turn this around?
Kerotan cracks a nice hook into Sierrra's ribs.
Sierrra on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sierrra might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kerotan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sierrra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sierrra misses the target.
Kerotan throws a counter high kick but Sierrra was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sierrra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kerotan finds it's way round the side to connect with Sierrra's head.
Sierrra throws a big shot that misses.
Sierrra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerotan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sierrra walks into a stiff left hand from Kerotan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kerotan. Sierrra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerotan looks to throw the jab but Sierrra is out of range.
Sierrra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sierrra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Sierrra.
Kerotan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kerotan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Flaming Kerotan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra swings for the body but Kerotan moves out of range.
Kerotan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kerotan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sierrra momentarily.
Kerotan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sierrra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kerotan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kerotan catches Sierrra with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sierrra moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sierrra misses with a straight left.
Kerotan thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kerotan delivers a nice body kick.
Kerotan moves out of range as Sierrra strikes.
Kerotan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sierrra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerotan counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerotan throws a nice looking combination but Sierrra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sierrra drops his hands momentarily and Kerotan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sierrra blocks the body kick.
Sierrra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kerotan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sierrra.
Nice straight punches there by Sierrra. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sierrra.
Sierrra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerotan lands with a cross.
Mateo Sierrra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sierrra throws a lazy right hand but Kerotan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerotan misses with a series of wild punches.
Sierrra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kerotan counters with a three punch combo that has Sierrra backing up. Sierrra nods at Kerotan to acknowledge the strikes.
Kerotan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sierrra throws out the jab.
Kerotan lands with a straight right. Sierrra didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerotan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sierrra will feel that in the morning.
Kerotan slips a jab from Sierrra.

And that's the end of the fight!
Flaming Kerotan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kerotan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flaming Kerotan!
Flaming Kerotan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.