PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Bruce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Estrada
vs
Bruce

165 cm
24
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada with a nice cross.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estrada.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Estrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bruce.
Estrada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Bruce instigates a clinch.
Bruce throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Estrada blocks it with crossed arms.
Estrada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bruce.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce keeps control of Estrada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bruce throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bruce is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Estrada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce tries to throw a body punch but Estrada avoids it by throwing Bruce back against the cage.
Bruce drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Estrada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Felipe Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bruce.
Bruce looks gassed!
Bruce connects with a knee to the head.
Bruce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bruce using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Estrada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Bruce landing knees to the body.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands a nice elbow.
Bruce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bruce wants a takedown.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Bruce misses with a knee strike.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada can't break the clinch.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.
Estrada wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but Estrada blocks with his arms.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling him.

Bruce has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Estrada is trying to keep an underhook but Bruce manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Estrada trying to hold on to Bruce's head to control him but Bruce postures up.
Bruce blocks the strikes from Estrada.
Estrada is trying to maintain the position but Bruce is very close to passing his half guard.

Estrada looking for submissions off his back.
Bruce throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada trying to control but Bruce postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada moves into full guard.
Bruce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Bruce defends easily.

Bruce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruce has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Bruce trying to control but Estrada is working from the bottom.

Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Estrada thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Bruce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bruce has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
Bruce tries to stand but Estrada is controlling from the bottom.
Estrada throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Estrada looking for a guillotine here but Bruce defends easily.
Bruce controlling from the top position.
Bruce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Estrada's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four 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.

Estrada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bruce is aware though and is defending well.
Estrada trying to keep a closed guard but Bruce is proving a slippery customer.

Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.
Estrada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bruce is controlling him.

Estrada has his foot on Bruce's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bruce works his way back into a safe position though.

Bruce gets to his feet - Estrada follows without any prompting.
Bruce closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Estrada takes a knee to the side of the body.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce misses with a knee strike.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Estrada is trying to break free.
Bruce misses with a knee to the head.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Estrada dominated that round.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Estrada scores with a three punch combo!
Bruce throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a right hand that Bruce ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruce also avoids with ease.
Bruce is looking to clinch.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Bruce tries to clinch up but Estrada circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Estrada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruce avoids the head kick by Estrada.
Nice defenses there by Bruce.
Bruce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Estrada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bruce circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Danga de danga de dang - Bruce scores with a four punch combination!
Felipe Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruce scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruce throws a series of punches but Estrada moves out of range.
Estrada looks to land a right hand but Bruce moved out of range.
Bruce on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce fails in his attempt to clinch.
Estrada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bruce counters with a series of strikes. Estrada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Estrada missing with a left hand there. Bruce was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bruce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bruce tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bruce tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike from Bruce.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada tries to break the clinch but Bruce is controlling the position.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada tries to break free but Bruce pushes him back against the cage.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada gets underhooks to prevent Bruce's takedown attempt.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Estrada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bruce tries for a takedown but Estrada manages to get underhooks.
Estrada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Estrada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estrada is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Estrada prevents the takedown attempt.
Felipe Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Bruce.
Bruce goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estrada prevents it.
Estrada wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Bruce misses with a knee to the head.
Estrada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Estrada tries to circle away but Bruce has him pinned against the cage.
Bruce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Estrada's efforts to push away.
Bruce misses with a punch on the inside.
Estrada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bruce prevents Estrada from breaking the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bruce.
Bruce has Estrada pressed against the cage, preventing Estrada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bruce jumps guard but Estrada stands there with Bruce around his waist. Bruce gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada has had enough of the clinch but Bruce keeps him there for the moment.
Estrada is trying to break the clinch but Bruce has him pressed against the cage.
Estrada working hard to break the clinch.
Bruce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Estrada smiles and moves away.
Bruce tries to close the distance and clinch but Estrada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Estrada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estrada listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bruce tries to clinch but Estrada is having none of it.
Estrada's corner calls for a 1-2. Estrada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Estrada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruce.
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Estrada loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
Bruce throws a head kick but Estrada moves out of range.
Bruce moves in looking to clinch but Estrada pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Estrada misses the target.
Bruce throws a hook but Estrada blocks it.
Bruce checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Bruce avoids them all with ease.
Estrada throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce ducks under a wild hook from Estrada.
Estrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Bruce clinches up with Estrada and pushes him back against the cage.
Bruce drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruce goes for a takedown attempt but Estrada pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Estrada looks to land a left hand but Bruce moved out of range nicely.
Estrada tries to bum rush Bruce with a series of wild strikes but Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruce ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bruce fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Estrada misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Estrada dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Estrada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Estrada throws a nice looking combination but Bruce bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
Estrada misses with the combination.
Bruce throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Estrada throws out a loose jab but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Estrada.
The fighters circling - Estrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Bruce rushes Estrada and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
Bruce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estrada is trying to break free.
A knee to the head by Bruce.
A frustrated look appears on Estrada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Bruce gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Bruce stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Estrada throws up his legs and catches Bruce in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Bruce tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Estrada! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Felipe Estrada!