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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 cent - In Da Club. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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188 cm
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Estrada! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Estrada but Estrada pushes him off and we're back to square one. Estrada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Estrada trying to control the position but Lee is working away. Estrada is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well. Estrada is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping. Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Estrada tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Lee is trying to control. Estrada wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Estrada pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee is pressing down on Estrada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Estrada is holding on for now. Estrada pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee thows a huge punch but Estrada dodges it nicely.
Estrada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee taking a breather here. Estrada is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estrada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Estrada wants to get back to his feet. Estrada is not content to let Lee control the position. Lee is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Estrada is looking to get back to his feet here but Lee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Estrada's back. Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Estrada is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here.
Estrada wants to get back to his feet. Estrada is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Estrada has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Estrada will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Estrada shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Estrada looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Estrada looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Estrada manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt. Estrada fails with the takedown. Jack Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Estrada. Estrada shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estrada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Estrada is breathing heavily. Estrada misses with a takedown and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee. Estrada can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Estrada is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Lee can't break the clinch.
Estrada prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Estrada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Estrada preventing the sweep. Estrada passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. Estrada stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Lee controls Estrada momentarily but Estrada frees himself. Estrada not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully. Lee looking for a guillotine here but Estrada defends easily.
Estrada drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Estrada off! Estrada jumps back into Lee's guard. Lee wants to stand and escape but Estrada is having none of it. Estrada is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Estrada chips away with some ground and pound. Estrada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Estrada trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. Estrada slips nicely into half guard. Estrada scoring with strikes to the body and head. Estrada trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Estrada.
Lee wants to control but Estrada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee taking some punishment here, with Estrada in his half guard. Well, if Estrada is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Estrada works his way into full mount! Lee is in a horrible position here. Estrada smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Estrada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. 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.
John Estrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Estrada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Estrada working some strikes from top position. Lee pulls Estrada in close to prevent any damage. Lee keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully. Estrada is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lee keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully. Estrada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Estrada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Estrada advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Estrada is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Estrada seems to be looking for submissions.
Estrada is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position. Estrada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lee! Estrada landing punches. Estrada wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Estrada with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there. Estrada raining down shots from the mount! Estrada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lee's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Estrada tries to control but Lee wriggling away. Estrada swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Estrada's guard. A big mistake from Estrada there, giving up the dominant position! John Estrada has got the better of the ground game so far. Estrada pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Estrada with a poor takedown and Lee counters with a nice body shot. Estrada gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Estrada slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat. Estrada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Lee wants to get back to full guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Estrada connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple. Estrada is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Estrada to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Estrada wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. Estrada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Estrada scoring with strikes to the body and head. Estrada looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Lee looking for submissions off his back. Estrada scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Estrada passes to side control. Estrada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Estrada working the ground and pound. Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound. 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 creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The referee asks Estrada politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Estrada prefers to stall for the moment though. Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Estrada controls the position. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Estrada has knee on belly and moves into mount. Jack Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Estrada is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Estrada extends the arm and Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Estrada!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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