PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reaves (ranked 4123 p4p, 350 weight class) and Matus Sestak (ranked 4162 p4p, 354 weight class). Ryan Reaves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reaves
vs
Sestak

185 cm
25
248 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Reaves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matus Sestak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reaves has managed to clinch.
Reaves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reaves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sestak gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Reaves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reaves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sestak is pushing down on Reaves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reaves is fighting to maintain full guard but Sestak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reaves is looking for a sweep. Sestak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sestak is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reaves!
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reaves is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sestak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reaves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sestak looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sestak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sestak misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sestak sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sestak looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reaves tries to hold on but Sestak postures up.
Sestak throwing strikes here but Reaves is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Sestak working for a submission but Reaves is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sestak thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sestak looking to ground and pound but Reaves is blocking nicely.

Sestak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reaves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sestak sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reaves is controlling an arm, preventing Sestak from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaves is squirming around, avoiding Sestak's attempts to control the action.
Reaves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sestak throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reaves tries to hold on but Sestak pushes him away.
Reaves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sestak.
Reaves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sestak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sestak seems to be looking for submissions.
Sestak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reaves regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sestak.
Sestak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sestak passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Sestak is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sestak to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sestak passes to full mount!
Reaves working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matus Sestak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reaves moves into the clinch.

Reaves pulls guard effortlessly.
Reaves controlling Sestak's posture.
Sestak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaves is keeping the position for now.

Sestak drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reaves manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sestak has Reaves in his guard.

Reaves is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestak controls Reaves momentarily but Reaves frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves wants to pass the guard but Sestak is keeping the position.

Sestak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reaves has picked Sestak up and slammed him! Sestak can't keep hold of the triangle and Reaves manages to pass to side control!

Reaves stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reaves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reaves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ryan Reaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reaves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sestak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reaves somewhat.
Nice shot by Sestak.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reaves doesn't manage to clinch there - Sestak circles away.
And Sestak tries to counter it with a takedown but Reaves pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Reaves moves into the clinch successfully.
Sestak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sestak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Reaves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Sestak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reaves looking for a takedown.
Sestak misses with a punch to the body.
Reaves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sestak tries for a takedown but Reaves manages to get underhooks.
Sestak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reaves blocks a body shot from Sestak.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestak wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaves manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ryan Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matus Sestak.
Sestak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reaves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sestak is keeping busy.
Sestak tries for a takedown but Reaves manages to get underhooks.

Reaves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sestak uses from the top position.
Sestak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sestak trying to control but Reaves is working from the bottom.

Sestak is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reaves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reaves has escaped and now he's on top!

Reaves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control but Sestak is working from the bottom.
Sestak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaves's guard.

Sestak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sestak wants to control from the top but Reaves keeps moving.
Matus Sestak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reaves can't keep his opponent in guard - Sestak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sestak is trying to control. Reaves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reaves wants to control but Sestak is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Reaves dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reaves darts in looking for a takedown but Sestak gets double underhooks and turns Reaves into the cage.
Sestak loads up on a big right hand but Reaves slips the punch.

Sestak drives through and clinches with Reaves against the cage.
Reaves throws an elbow that misses.
Reaves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sestak avoids it.
Reaves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sestak smiles and moves away.
Sestak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaves.
Sestak misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sestak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reaves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Reaves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves throws a combination that misses
and Sestak counters with a stiff right hand.
Reaves wants to clinch but Sestak slips to the side
and Sestak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reaves takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Sestak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaves, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Sestak.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sestak has hold of one of Reaves's legs. Reaves is fighting the takedown attempt but Sestak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sestak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reaves keeping moving, preventing Sestak from controlling successfully.
Reaves trying to control the position.
Sestak won't allow Reaves to sweep him here.
Sestak postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sestak wants to control from the top but Reaves keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sestak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sestak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sestak looking to sit in guard and control but Reaves gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sestak pulls Reaves in close to prevent any damage.
Sestak keeping moving, preventing Reaves from controlling successfully.
Sestak pulls Reaves in close to prevent any damage.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Sestak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sestak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaves's guard.

Sestak passes into half guard.
Reaves tries to kick Sestak off but Sestak keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reaves wants to control but Sestak is keeping busy.
Sestak trying to control from half guard but Reaves is working away.
Reaves tries to roll over but Sestak keeps him under control.
Sestak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control from the bottom.
Reaves won't allow Sestak to pass to mount.
Reaves is not content to let Sestak control the position.
Reaves won't allow Sestak to pass to mount.
Reaves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sestak is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sestak to get the leverage.
Reaves wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sestak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Sestak looking to isolate an arm here. Reaves doesn't see it coming and as Sestak extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Sestak!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matus Sestak!
Matus Sestak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.