PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murray Estes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick The Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murray Estes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Estes
vs
The Destroyer

219 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Murray Estes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick The Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Estes pinned against the cage. Estes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt.
The Destroyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Estes sprawls well. He's pushed The Destroyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murray Estes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Destroyer.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Destroyer or perhaps it was just good defense by Estes, which made it look bad.

The Destroyer shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The Destroyer controlling the action here.
Estes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estes trying to control but The Destroyer postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estes keeping control of the position.
Estes missing with punches from the bottom.
Estes gets full guard.
Estes is adopting a defensive guard.
The Destroyer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Estes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Destroyer is aware though and is defending well.
The Destroyer trying to control but Estes is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Estes.
The Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses.
The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Estes keeps moving.
Estes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Estes is trying to keep The Destroyer in close.
Estes keeping moving, preventing The Destroyer from controlling successfully.
The Destroyer stopping the sweep attempt from Estes.
Estes seems keen to control The Destroyer's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Estes goes for a double leg but The Destroyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Destroyer continues to drive forward.

The Destroyer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Estes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Destroyer is in Estes's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer wants to control from the top but Estes keeps moving.
The Destroyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Estes keeping full guard, as The Destroyer tries to pass.
The Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Estes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estes looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Destroyer is one step ahead there.
Estes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Destroyer 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.

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.
The Destroyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Estes pulls The Destroyer in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Estes as he avoids it easily.

The Destroyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Estes's guard.
Estes is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick The Destroyer dominated that 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.

Estes throws a series of punches but The Destroyer moves out of range.

Estes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Estes looking to stall.

Estes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, The Destroyer regains guard.
The Destroyer wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Estes manages to pass to side control.

Estes is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estes wants to stand but The Destroyer has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Destroyer can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estes is trying to control the action in half guard but The Destroyer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Destroyer is controlling Estes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The Destroyer is trying to control but can't.
Estes tries to stand and escape but The Destroyer is controlling the position.

Estes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The Destroyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown but Estes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Destroyer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Estes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Destroyer.
Some wild striking there from Estes.
The Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Murray Estes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Destroyer.

The Destroyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The Destroyer is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estes striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Estes wants to control but The Destroyer postures up.

The Destroyer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Estes isn't going anywhere.
The Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estes keeps working.
Estes manages to get back to half guard.
Estes gets full guard.
Estes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Destroyer being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Destroyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Estes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Estes trying to control but The Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Estes wants to stand but The Destroyer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Estes trying to control the position from guard on top but The Destroyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Destroyer is controlling Estes's posture.
Estes sitting in guard here, content to control.
Estes is looking to stand up but The Destroyer won't let him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Destroyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Destroyer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estes defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murray Estes dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Destroyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Estes circles away.
The Destroyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Estes swivels and escapes.
The Destroyer fails to land the takedown.
Murray Estes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick The Destroyer.

The Destroyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Estes trying to control here.

Estes has one foot on The Destroyer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Destroyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Estes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Estes lands in his opponent's guard.
Estes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Destroyer can do to turn this around?
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!
The Destroyer pulls Estes in close to prevent any damage.
The Destroyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estes wants to control from the top but The Destroyer keeps moving.
The Destroyer has a closed guard, preventing Estes from standing up.

Estes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The Destroyer wants to hit a switch here but Estes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Destroyer there!
Estes lands a big shot there that rocks The Destroyer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estes controlling from mount.
The Destroyer can't escape the position.
The Destroyer is in a horrible position here. Estes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Estes avoids the attempt from The Destroyer to control.
The Destroyer taking shots to the head.

Estes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force The Destroyer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so The Destroyer shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer is bucking up trying to escape but Estes cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Estes controlling the pace for now.
Estes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Destroyer tries to reverse the position but Estes maintains control.
The Destroyer wants to hold on but Estes pushes him away.
Estes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Estes is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Destroyer wants to control but Estes is having none of it.
Estes looking to control and managing it successfully.

Estes working for a guillotine from mount but The Destroyer is in no mood to give up.
Estes dominating with strikes here.
The Destroyer wants to hold on but Estes pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Estes.
Estes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Murray Estes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estes controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murray Estes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murray Estes!
Nick The Destroyer was interviewed post fight and said 'he was the better man today'.