PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Method Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Man's choice of entrance music: Wu-Tang Clan-METHOD MAN . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Estrada
vs
Man

180 cm
30
207 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

191 cm
24
211 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Red Hand Clothing
Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Falko Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Method Man!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man lands a leg kick that knocks Estrada off balance momentarily.

Estrada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Estrada is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
Estrada is stalling here. Man is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Estrada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Man has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Man trying to control the position but Estrada is working away.
Man is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Estrada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man scoring with punches from side control.
Estrada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Man tries to score with some ground and pound. Estrada controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Estrada is not content to let Man control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man slows the pace down.
Man scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Estrada to see if he's OK.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here.
Man trying to control the action but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada wants to control but Man postures up.

Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Man grinds an elbow into Estrada's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here.

Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Estrada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Estrada defending against the ground and pound.
Estrada trying to remain calm as Man controls from the top position.
Estrada tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here.
Estrada is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man trying to control the position but Estrada is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estrada is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Man tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here.
Estrada is looking for a sweep.
Estrada is trying to escape the position but Man is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Estrada's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Estrada gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Estrada looking for subs from the bottom but Man mounts him!
Man putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Man landing shots from mount.
Estrada is bucking up trying to escape but Man cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Man trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Estrada tries to hold on but Man pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man landing shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Man.
Estrada is bucking up trying to escape but Man cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Man connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Man dominating with strikes here.
Estrada might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man prevents Estrada from getting the reversal.
Man controlling from mount.
Man trying to control but Estrada is having none of it.

Man wants to finish this one by submission but Estrada is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man prevents Estrada from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Man throws a low kick but it's checked well by Estrada.
Estrada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Estrada staying out of range there.
Estrada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Estrada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Estrada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Man.
Estrada scores with a nice right hand.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.

Man forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.
Estrada jumps guard but Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Man tries to stall but Estrada uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Man lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Estrada.
A nice left hand lands by Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada is trying to pull guard but Man turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Falko Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Estrada is looking to take this one to the mat.
Man is looking to control Estrada's arms but Estrada gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
Man tries to work over Estrada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Estrada has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.

Estrada successfully pulls guard.
Estrada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Estrada has his foot on Man's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Man works his way back into a safe position though.
Man wants to control from the top but Estrada keeps moving.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Estrada is trying to improve his position.
Estrada wants to control but Man postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Estrada can't do much from the bottom here.
Man remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Estrada some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Estrada some visible discomfort.
Man working the ground and pound.
Man is putting a hurting on Estrada here, landing some big shots from side control.
Estrada is looking for a sweep.
Estrada wants to control but Man postures up.
Man is putting a hurting on Estrada here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Estrada tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to take a break and control but Estrada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man scoring with punches from side control.
Estrada is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Man wants to control but Estrada is keeping him busy.
Estrada is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
Method Man has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Estrada's shoulder. That is not cool.
Man's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Estrada is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Estrada is letting Man control him for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Estrada regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Estrada actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Estrada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Method Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Man tries to close the distance and clinch up but Estrada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Man throws a left and a right that both miss
and Estrada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Method Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Estrada moves away.
Man's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Estrada connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Man scrambles back to his feet.
Estrada tries for a takedown but Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Man drives through and clinches with Estrada against the cage.

Estrada decides to pull guard.
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.
Estrada trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Estrada looking for a sweep. Not yet Estrada, not yet.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Estrada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Estrada takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Estrada is not content to let Man control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada wants to control but Man postures up.
Estrada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
Man trying to control from half guard but Estrada is working away.
Man passes into side control, despite Estrada's attempt to control the position.
Man moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man in side control lands a decent elbow.
Man happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Man landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Estrada tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Estrada is working hard here to advance position.
Man trying to control the action but Estrada is working from the bottom.
Estrada tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man grinds an elbow into Estrada's temple.
A lull in the action here as Man stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Falko Estrada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man scores with a couple of short elbows.
Man wants to control but Estrada is keeping him busy.
Man scores with punches from side control.
Estrada manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Estrada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Man's back!
Man turns into Estrada and is now in his guard.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Estrada's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Estrada is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Man has his hands clasped together but Estrada extends and breaks Man's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Estrada.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Falko Estrada!
After the big win, Falko Estrada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.