PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Suv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sierra Catherman (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.

Suv
vs
Catherman

170 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Suv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sierra Catherman!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catherman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suv is fending him off so far but Catherman persists. Nope, Suv circles away and we're back to standing.

Catherman closes the distance and clinches.
Catherman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Suv pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Catherman lands a takedown into guard.
Catherman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Catherman prevents Suv from getting back to his feet.
Suv keeping full guard, as Catherman tries to pass.
Catherman controlling from the top position.
Catherman trying to control the position from guard on top but Suv is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sierra Catherman.

Suv darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suv tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Catherman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suv thows a huge punch but Catherman dodges it nicely.
Suv is thwarting Catherman's attempts to control the position.
Catherman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Suv is looking to pass Catherman's guard but actually Catherman recovers to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Catherman holds on and takes a little breather.
Suv has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suv trying to control the position from guard on top but Catherman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Catherman looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Suv moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suv has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Catherman is trying to keep an underhook but Suv manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Suv is looking to take a break and control but Catherman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Catherman wants to control but Suv is keeping busy.
Suv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Catherman is refusing to be controlled, as Suv sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Suv trying to work for an americana but Catherman has managed to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suv throws and elbow that misses. Catherman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suv's guard. Nice move by Catherman!
Suv being controlled here, momentarily.
Suv is trying to keep Catherman in close.
Suv keeping moving, preventing Catherman from controlling successfully.
Suv is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Will Suv will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Catherman fails with the takedown

and Suv counters with a single leg into guard. Catherman didn't expect that.
Suv pushing down on Catherman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Catherman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Catherman.
Suv trying to control but Catherman is working from the bottom.
Suvis looking to pass into half guard but Catherman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Catherman is in guard.
Catherman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suv is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Catherman won't allow Suv to get back to his feet.
Catherman slips nicely into half guard.

Catherman is working for a kimura but Suv is defending it quite comfortably.
Suv tries to kick Catherman off but Catherman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Suv trying to control from the bottom.

Catherman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suv doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catherman.
Suv is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two 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.
Suv is looking for a sweep. Catherman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Catherman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suv is looking to get back to full guard here but Catherman has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suv is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Catherman taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suv is looking for a sweep.

Catherman has an Americana. Suv didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Catherman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Catherman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sierra Catherman!