PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ahi Esta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Deeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahi Esta has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Esta
vs
Deeds

175 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahi Esta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr Deeds!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deeds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deeds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esta wants to clinch.
Deeds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Esta lands a high kick to the side of Deeds's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Esta dives into guard, looking to finish.

Deeds is rocked!

It looks like Mr Deeds has been cut.
Esta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds is still in real trouble! Can Esta finish him?

Esta stands and steps away. Deeds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Deeds seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esta connects with a solid leg kick.

Deeds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Esta tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Esta avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deeds.
Esta trying to remain calm as Deeds controls from the top position.
Esta tries to bench press Deeds off him but Deeds keeps the position.
Esta is looking to get back to his feet here but Deeds is keeping cool and he's managed to take Esta's back.

Deeds looking to break Esta's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Esta remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Deeds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
What can Esta do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Deeds missing with punches from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esta breaks Deeds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Esta won't allow Deeds to sweep him here.

Deeds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Esta defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds is trying to keep Esta in close.
Deeds looks gassed!
Esta tries to stand but Deeds is controlling from the bottom.

Deeds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deeds keeping moving, preventing Esta from controlling successfully.

That's four 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Esta scores with the left hand. Deeds knows he should have avoided that one.
Esta waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Deeds.
Esta throws a leg kick but Deeds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice body kick there by Esta.
Esta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deeds keeps the fight on the outside.
Esta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Deeds on the side of the head.
Esta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Esta.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slow jab from Esta misses its intended target.
Esta scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Deeds crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Esta - the referee stops the clock and Deeds gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Esta. Deeds manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Deeds drops his hands momentarily and Esta takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ahi Esta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Deeds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Esta throws a big shot that misses.
Esta closes the distance but Deeds moves to the side

and Deeds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Deeds.
Deeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Esta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deeds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Deeds won't allow Esta to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Esta pushes Deeds off and scrambles back to his feet.
Deeds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Esta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deeds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Esta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deeds.
Esta throws a combination that misses

and Deeds counters by moving into the clinch.

Esta manages to break the clinch.
Esta leaves Deeds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deeds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Esta moves into range and clinches up with Deeds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esta is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Esta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deeds gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Esta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Esta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deeds closes the distance and clinches up with Esta, looking for a takedown. Deeds pushes Esta against the cage but Esta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahi Esta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Deeds.
Esta looks to clinch

and Deeds counters by clinching up.
Deeds tries to pull guard but Esta holds him up against the cage and eventually Deeds drops back down to his feet.
Knees to the body from Esta.
Deeds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Esta breaks from the clinch.
Ahi Esta is winning the standup battle so far.
Deeds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Esta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Deeds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Deeds tries to bench press Esta off him but Esta keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeds manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Esta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Deeds.
Deeds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Deeds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deeds trying to control from half guard but Esta is working away.
Deeds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Esta fails in his attempt to clinch.

Esta closes the distance and clinches.

Esta breaks the clinch.
Esta throws a low kick but it's checked well by Deeds.
Esta lands with a thumping leg kick.
Esta tries for a takedown but Deeds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Esta tries to keep at a distance but Deeds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Deeds is trying to break the clinch but Esta has him pressed against the cage.

Esta breaks from the clinch.

Deeds takes the fight into the clinch.
Esta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mr Deeds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Deeds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Deeds misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by Esta.
Deeds moves out of range of the strikes.
Esta throws a head kick that Deeds semi-blocks.

Esta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Esta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deeds tries to hold on but Esta postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deeds tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeds wants to control but Esta is having none of it.
Esta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Deeds tries to reverse the position but Esta maintains control.

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.
Esta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deeds is looking to improve his position but Esta isn't that keen on the idea.
Esta trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.
Esta controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esta trying to control but Deeds is having none of it.

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.
Esta avoids the attempt from Deeds to control.
Deeds swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Deeds tries to hold on but Esta pushes him away.
Esta controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deeds wants to hold on but Esta pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahi Esta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Esta 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahi Esta!