PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Estrada (ranked 23758 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damn God (ranked 4932 p4p, 0 weight class). Damn God has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Estrada
vs
God

214 cm
19
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damn God!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada avoids the head kick by God.
Estrada is looking to clinch.
God shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
God is trying hard to land a takedown here. Estrada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Estrada tries to counter with a takedown but God is quick to defend against it.
God fails with the takedown
and Estrada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sean Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damn God.
God shoots and misses

and Estrada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
God tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Estrada manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Estrada really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
God is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Estrada has taken his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of God's body.
Estrada is hanging on to God's back as he tries to escape.
Estrada is not going to allow God to sit and survive in this position.
God is trying to get back to his feet but Estrada has full control of the position and if anything, God has just worked his way into a worse spot.
God is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
God just trying to survive but Estrada is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Estrada tightening his grip on God, looking for the choke.
God tries to escape but Estrada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Estrada controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada lands shots from the back.
God tries to roll but Estrada sticks to his back.
God trying to control the hands but Estrada breaks the grip.
God is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
God prevents Estrada from getting a body triangle.
Estrada throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada keeps control of the position as God tries to break free.
God is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
God is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Estrada not allowing God to control his hands.
God is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estrada slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Estrada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Estrada throws a leg kick that misses.
Estrada slaps away a takedown attempt from God, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Estrada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

God fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estrada, pushing him back against the cage.

Estrada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
God shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Estrada defends it nicely.
Estrada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but God manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estrada stuffs the takedown attempt from God. God gets slowly back to his feet.
Sean Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damn God.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
God tries to clinch but Estrada is having none of it.

God gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Estrada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite God's efforts to push away.
God lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Estrada looking to slow down the pace here.
Estrada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but God is defending well.
God tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Estrada smiles and moves away.
Damn God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
God fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

God forces Estrada back against the cage and clinches.

Estrada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick from God is predictable there

and Estrada counters with a single leg into guard. God didn't expect that.

God is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Estrada turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Estrada manages to end up in side control.
Estrada in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
God is looking to reverse the position.
Estrada lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
God is trying to get back to half guard.
God is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada trying to control the action but God is working from the bottom.
God is looking for a sweep.

Estrada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, God has escaped the position, nice work there.
Estrada 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
God seems a little lost for a moment, as Estrada dominates the positioning.
God can't do much from the bottom here.
Estrada staying calm.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estrada landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sean Estrada will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

God lands with a cross.
Estrada looks for a takedown but God sprawls well.
Estrada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sean Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
God looks for a takedown but Estrada sprawls well.
God fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
God misses with a takedown attempt - Estrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As God tries to get set, Estrada tries to push him back and clinch up but God manages to avoid the attempt.
Sean Estrada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damn God.
Estrada blocks a head kick by God.

That's one minute gone in the round.
God lands a two punch combo.
God takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
God goes for a double leg but Estrada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Estrada continues to drive forward.
God throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

God tries to keep at a distance but Estrada has taken the fight into the clinch.
Estrada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. God smiles and moves away.

Estrada moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada slowing the pace effectively.
God changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Estrada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
God shoots in for a double leg but Estrada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Estrada drops down looking for a counter takedown but God sprawls and moves away.

God clinches up with Estrada and pushes him back against the cage.

Estrada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. God can't fight it off and eventually Estrada manages to take the fight to the floor. God looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estrada stands up over God, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sean Estrada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Estrada is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Estrada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that God can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
God has momentary wrist control but Estrada slips an elbow through the middle.
Estrada lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
God looking to hit a scissor sweep but Estrada is one step ahead there.
Estrada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Estrada fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with God, pushing him back against the cage.
God is trying to break the clinch but Estrada is controlling him.
Estrada blocks an elbow strike from God.

Estrada manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
God throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Estrada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
God looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Estrada is fending him off so far but God persists. Nope, Estrada circles away and we're back to standing.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says God as he avoids it easily.
God shoots in but no luck this time.
Estrada darts in looking for a takedown but God gets double underhooks and turns Estrada into the cage.
God shoots in and drives through. Estrada sprawls well.

Estrada scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
God wants to get back to his feet but Estrada is dominant here and he's now got God's back!
Damn God has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean Estrada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
God is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Estrada.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sean Estrada.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Estrada, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Estrada!