PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Breno Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Breno Estima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Estima
vs
Tank

172 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Breno Estima !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Tank!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tank has his takedown stuffed

so Estima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Estima wants to stand but Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tank striking off his back but it's not causing Estima any problems.
Estima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Estima stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tank shoots in looking for a takedown. Estima tries to sprawl out of it but Tank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Estima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tank shoots and misses

and Estima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Estima .
Breno Estima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Tank.
Tank looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estima has clasped his hands together around Tank's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Estima tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Estima decides to stand up, so the ref orders Tank to his feet.

Estima has Tank up against the cage in a clinch.

Estima wants the takedown. Tank is fighting it off but Estima persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tank's guard against the cage.
Estima wants to stand but Tank has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Estima stands and steps away. Tank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
A clash of legs there as Tank blocks the low kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Estima .

Estima decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Estima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tank's half guard.
Estima tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tank controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tank tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Estima wants to stand up but Tank is controlling the position.
Estima trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tank misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Estima tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Estima stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Tank to get to his feet.

Estima manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tank on his heels. He'll look to pass Tank's guard now, I'm sure.
Estima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Estima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Estima shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Estima showed some decent athleticism there.
Estima tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tank.

Estima decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Estima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Estima wants to stand but Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tank is looking for a triangle but Estima pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima is looking to stand up but Tank won't let him.

Estima stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Estima has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estima holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Estima is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tank can't fight it off and eventually Estima manages to take the fight to the floor. Tank looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Estima wants to stand but Tank has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Estima stands up and waves to Tank to follow him.

Estima closes the distance and clinches.
Estima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tank up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Estima has picked Tank up - he's going for a ride! Estima dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Estima wants to stand up but Tank has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Breno Estima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tank misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estima tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Breno Estima dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Estima shoots in and bounces Tank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Estima would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tank looking for a guillotine here but Estima defends easily.
Estima trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tank's guard.
Tank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima wants to stand but Tank has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Estima gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Estima wants to stand but Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Estima gets to his feet - Tank follows without any prompting.

Estima fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tank to the ground. Estima is now in Tank's guard.
Estima tries to stand but Tank is controlling from the bottom.

Tank looking for a guillotine here but Estima defends easily.
Estima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tank can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Estima wants to stand but Tank is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Big Tank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Breno Estima is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Breno Estima showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Estima 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Breno Estima !