PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Estima is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Walker
vs
Estima

185 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Estima!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Estima shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Estima fails with the takedown
and Walker counters with a head kick. That will keep Estima thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Walker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Estima decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Estima has gone for a leg lock! Walker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Estima's guard.
Estima 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.

Estima working for a triangle but Walker defends it easily.

Estima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Walker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estima, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estima darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estima stops Walker from getting back to his feet.

Estima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Estima wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Estima wants to work for an arm triangle but Walker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Estima stops Walker from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Estima seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.

Estima is looking for a kimura but Walker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Estima to get the leverage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Estima is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Estima not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Estima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estima wants to control but Walker is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Estima is controlling him
Estima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Estima is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Walker is trying to stand.

Estima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walker is trying to stand.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Estima not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Estima is working for a kimura but Walker is defending it quite comfortably.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Estima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.

Estima in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Walker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Estima!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Estima!