PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Esperanza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Teichroew has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Teichroew
vs
Esperanza

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esperanza doesn't manage to clinch there - Teichroew circles away.
Esperanza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teichroew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Teichroew misses with a two punch combination.
Teichroew looks to land a combination but Esperanza avoids it well.
Esperanza throws a sloppy head kick and Teichroew moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Teichroew.
Teichroew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Esperanza is looking to score with low kicks.
Jimmy Esperanza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Esperanza looks for a takedown but Teichroew sprawls well.
Teichroew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza dodges the punch combination from Teichroew.
Teichroew misses with a jab, cross combination.

Teichroew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Esperanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Teichroew trying to control the pace.

Teichroew gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Esperanza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Esperanza wants to clinch up but Teichroew keeps it at a distance.
Esperanza doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Teichroew has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Esperanza is trying to control the position but Teichroew postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teichroew stays in close to Esperanza's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew throws a big right hand that misses.

Teichroew gets to his feet - Esperanza follows without any prompting.
Teichroew circles away from the clinch attempt

and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to bench press Teichroew off him but Teichroew keeps the position.
Esperanza looks gassed!
Teichroew controlling the position.
Esperanza wants to get back to his feet but Teichroew drags him back down.
Esperanza is not content to let Teichroew control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Teichroew dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Teichroew fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Esperanza clinches but Teichroew breaks the clinch

and Teichroew counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Esperanza's guard now.

Esperanza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Esperanza wants to control the position but Teichroew says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teichroew wants to stand up but Esperanza is controlling the position.
Esperanza is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Teichroew stands up and beckons Esperanza to join him on the feet.
Esperanza throws a sloppy head kick and Teichroew moves out of range easily.
Esperanza with a lazy takedown attempt

and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Teichroew stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teichroew throws a nice looking combination but Esperanza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esperanza tries to clinch up

and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Esperanza throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Teichroew escapes and throws Esperanza's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teichroew stands up.
Teichroew jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Esperanza shoots and misses

and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
Teichroew taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza is looking to regain half guard here but Teichroew keeps moving and retains side control.
Esperanza can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Teichroew dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Esperanza misses with a few strikes there.
Teichroew blocks a low kick nicely.
Teichroew misses with a series of wild punches.
Esperanza closes the distance but Teichroew moves to the side

and Teichroew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Teichroew stalling.
Esperanza wants to control but Teichroew is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew not doing much here.
Esperanza tries to get to full guard but Teichroew has control of the leg.
Teichroew content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Teichroew stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza throws a series of strikes that have Teichroew backpedaling.
Teichroew throws a series of punches but Esperanza avoids them all with ease.
Esperanza tries to clinch up

and Teichroew decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Esperanza's guard.
Teichroew forces his way into half guard.
Teichroew is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esperanza can do to turn this around?

Teichroew escapes and gets back to his feet.
Esperanza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teichroew counters with a one-two to the body.
Esperanza fails with the takedown

and Teichroew counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Esperanza tries to improve position but can't.
Teichroew controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teichroew working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Teichroew showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Teichroew 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Teichroew!