PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Estrada
vs
Williams

180 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dewey Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Estrada gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Estrada throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Estrada knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Estrada's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estrada is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams throwing shots but Estrada is blocking nicely.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estrada is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but Estrada slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams working the ground and pound but Estrada is defending the strikes.
Williams controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Estrada is breathing heavily.
Williams throws an elbow but Estrada slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Estrada is not content to let Williams control the position.
Estrada managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.

Williams is working to tighten his grip on Estrada's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Estrada has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Williams is really squeezing tight and eventually Estrada passes out! Williams breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Williams!