PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Emmanuel Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Elbe
vs
Emmanuel Estrada

184 cm
23
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Emmanuel Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Elbe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Estrada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Elbe tries to buck Estrada off but Estrada is having none of it.

Estrada wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Elbe, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Estrada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Elbe!

Estrada looking to secure an arm triangle but Elbe defends it well.
Elbe regains half guard.

Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estrada pulls his head out easily.
Estrada trying to pass the guard but Elbe defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Estrada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elbe has managed to free his arm - good work.

Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estrada pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elbe looking for submissions off his back.

Estrada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Elbe wants to get back to full guard.
Estrada works his way into side control.
Elbe is looking for a sweep.
Elbe is breathing heavily.

Estrada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Elbe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Estrada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Elbe looking for submissions off his back.

Estrada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elbe is just riding it out for now. Estrada eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Estrada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elbe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Estrada seems to be looking for submissions.

Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elbe tries to roll over but Estrada keeps him under control.

Estrada is working for a submission of some sort.

Estrada is working for a submission of some sort.
Estrada passes to side control.
Estrada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elbe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Estrada's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Elbe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Elbe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Estrada is aware though and is defending well.

Estrada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Elbe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Estrada drops back looking for a leg! Elbe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elbe manages to kick Estrada off! Estrada jumps back into Elbe's guard.

Elbe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Estrada defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Elbe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Emmanuel Estrada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Estrada misses with a takedown attempt - Elbe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Estrada fails with the takedown

and Elbe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Estrada wants to stand up but Elbe is controlling him.

Elbe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Estrada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Elbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Estrada is breathing heavily.

Elbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Estrada wants to stand up but Elbe is controlling him.
Elbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Estrada swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Elbe drops back looking for a leg! Estrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estrada manages to kick Elbe off! Elbe jumps back into Estrada's guard.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Elbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elbe wants to pass the guard but Estrada is keeping the position.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet but Elbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Elbe wants to stand but Estrada has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Elbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elbe prevents Estrada from getting back to his feet.
Elbe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Estrada tries to escape but Elbe is in control.

Elbe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Elbe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Estrada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Elbe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estrada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Estrada is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elbe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estrada is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elbe wants to stand but Estrada has his arm trapped.

Elbe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elbe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Estrada pushes Elbe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Elbe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elbe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estrada, who protects the arm well.

Elbe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Estrada, who protects the arm well.
Estrada is pushing Elbe's head away, looking to escape. Elbe manages to hold on to the position though.

Elbe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Estrada is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Elbe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Estrada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Elbe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Elbe dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Estrada doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Elbe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Estrada's guard.

Elbe drops back looking for a leg! Estrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estrada manages to kick Elbe off! Elbe jumps back into Estrada's guard.
Elbe won't allow Estrada to get back to his feet.
Elbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gray Elbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Elbe drops back looking for a leg! Estrada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Estrada manages to kick Elbe off! Elbe jumps back into Estrada's guard.
Elbe wants to stand but Estrada is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada wants to stand and escape but Elbe is having none of it.
Elbe wanted to stand there but Estrada had control of the position.
Elbe tries to free his leg and advance position but Estrada is retaining full guard.

Elbe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elbe stops Estrada from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Elbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Estrada is looking to stand up but Elbe isn't so interested in that idea.
Elbe advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada looks like he's trying to stand up.

Elbe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Elbe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet.

Elbe wants to work for an arm triangle but Estrada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Elbe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Estrada defends it well.

Elbe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Elbe prevents Estrada from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Elbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Estrada won't allow Elbe to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Elbe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elbe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Elbe!
Gray Elbe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.