PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sensimelio Estevez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Estevez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to Jamrock! I'm on mushroooooms!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Estevez
vs
Schoots

164 cm
22
149 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
145 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sensimelio Estevez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Schoots!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots darts in looking for a takedown but Estevez gets double underhooks and turns Schoots into the cage.
Schoots fails to pull guard.
Schoots working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Schoots has Estevez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Schoots pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Estevez tumbling to the mat - Schoots dives into Estevez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schoots pushing down on Estevez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schoots scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estevez gets back to full guard.
Schoots preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Estevez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schoots stopping the sweep attempt from Estevez.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Schoots has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estevez is working hard here to advance position.
Schoots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schoots tries to free his leg and advance position but Estevez is retaining full guard.
Estevez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schoots manages to get himself to full guard.

Schoots is trying to keep Estevez in close.
Estevez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schoots is keeping the position for now.
Schoots tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Estevez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schoots stays in close to Estevez's body and controls the position.
Schoots wants to control from the top but Estevez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Estevez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schoots is aware though and is defending well.

Estevez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estevez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schoots must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schoots stopping the sweep attempt from Estevez.
Schoots wants to control from the top but Estevez keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estevez is on top in guard.

Schoots has control of Estevez's left arm, preventing Estevez from doing any damage.
Estevez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schoots is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Estevez won't allow Schoots to sweep him here.
Estevez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schoots controlling Estevez's posture.
Let's hope that Schoots has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Schoots.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schoots fails with the takedown.
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 Sensimelio Estevez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Estevez looking to score a takedown here. Schoots is defending well but Estevez drives through and ends up in Schoots's guard.
Schoots tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Schoots escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estevez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Estevez won't allow Schoots to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Estevez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoots is pulling down on Estevez's head to control his posture.
Schoots is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Estevez advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schoots is looking to reverse the position.

Estevez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schoots gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Estevez trying to advance position but Schoots counters by regaining guard.
Estevez passes Schoots's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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.
Estevez is pressing down on Schoots's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schoots is holding on for now.
Estevez is thwarting Schoots's attempts to control the position.
Estevez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Schoots to regain full guard.
Schoots preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schoots working a defensive guard here.
Estevez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schoots tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schoots prevents Estevez from moving into mount.
Estevez is looking to take a break and control but Schoots is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Estevez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schoots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schoots is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Estevez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Schoots rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Estevez's guard! Nice work there by Schoots!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estevez keeping moving, preventing Schoots from controlling successfully.
Schoots wants to pass the guard but Estevez is keeping the position.
Schoots passes into half guard.

Schoots is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Estevez is just riding it out for now. Schoots eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estevez wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sensimelio Estevez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Schoots fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estevez avoids it really well and circles away.
Schoots fails with a takedown attempt.
Schoots has his takedown stuffed

and Estevez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schoots won't be happy with that.
Sensimelio Estevez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Schoots.
Estevez working the ground and pound but Schoots is defending the strikes.
Schoots tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Estevez working away.
Estevez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schoots can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estevez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schoots keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estevez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schoots has escaped the position, nice work there.
Estevez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Estevez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schoots's legs.
Schoots is trying to get back to half guard.

Estevez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Schoots knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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.
Schoots is trying to work for a sweep but Estevez has mounted him!
Sensimelio Estevez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schoots tries to hold on but Estevez postures up.

Estevez has control of Schoots's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Schoots regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Schoots wants to control but Estevez is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Estevez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Schoots turns into him and now he's in Estevez's guard.

Estevez is looking for a triangle but Schoots pushes his legs off easily.
Estevez can't keep his opponent in guard - Schoots advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estevez is refusing to be controlled, as Schoots sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estevez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schoots seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Estevez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schoots escapes and throws Estevez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Schoots tries to move into full mount but can't pass Estevez's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estevez sneaks back into half guard.
Nathan Schoots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Estevez is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sensimelio Estevez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Estevez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sensimelio Estevez!
Sensimelio Estevez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Deez dudes is tough, but I believe in da mighty power of jah! And jah prevails! Deez dudes need to tap or I'm gonna hurt deez fools! I ate so many mushrooms. Before dis fight I wasn't sure which of da arms to take off da octopus! One love! Broken Halo! You herrr me? '.