PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Falko Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hatcher
vs
Estrada

180 cm
22
212 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

180 cm
22
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Hatcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Falko Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatcher connects with the punch.
Estrada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Estrada. Beautiful body shot.
Hatcher wants to land a leg kick but Estrada is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Estrada misses the target.
Estrada misses with a straight left.
Hatcher misses with a wild body shot.
Falko Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hatcher sizes up Estrada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Estrada fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Estrada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hatcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
Hatcher throws a body punch but Estrada moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Estrada.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatcher swinging wildly here.
Estrada misses with a looping left.
Hatcher jabs at Estrada's body.
Hatcher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Estrada throws a hook but Hatcher blocks it.
Estrada fails with a takedown attempt.
Tommy Hatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Estrada dives in and grabs Hatcher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hatcher pushes down on Estrada's head and hops out.
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
Hatcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Estrada connects with the punch.
Estrada misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Estrada both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
Hatcher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estrada throws a jab but it's blocked by Hatcher.
Hatcher looks to land a right hand but Estrada moved out of range.
Estrada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hatcher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Estrada somewhat.
Hatcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Estrada.
Estrada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hatcher stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hatcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Estrada was well out of range. Poor timing from Hatcher.
Hatcher needs to keep his hands up - Estrada had a free shot at his head there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada lands with a good body shot.
Hatcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Estrada.
Hatcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatcher moves forwards but Estrada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown but Hatcher shows good takedown defense.
Estrada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hatcher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Estrada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hatcher moves away.
Hatcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tommy Hatcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hatcher moves out of range as Estrada strikes.
Estrada throws a lazy right hand but Hatcher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Estrada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatcher slips a jab and a cross from Estrada.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Estrada, as that shot connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hatcher's head backwards.
Hatcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Estrada counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Estrada misses with a hook. Hatcher ducked under it nicely.
Estrada moves out of range as Hatcher strikes.
Estrada moves out of range as Hatcher strikes.
Estrada scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Estrada misses.
Estrada dodges the punch combination from Hatcher.
Estrada loads up on a big right hand but Hatcher slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Estrada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hatcher swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falko Estrada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch combination from Hatcher misses.
Hatcher throws a sloppy body shot

and Estrada counters with a shoot takedown. Hatcher fights it but they end up in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatcher keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully.
Estrada content to stall in guard here.
Estrada with a flurry of punches that miss.
Estrada throwing strikes but missing.
Estrada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Estrada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Estrada throws a big right hand that misses.
Estrada is in close to Hatcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Estrada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hatcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully.

Hatcher pushes Estrada off and gets back to his feet.
Hatcher stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hatcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estrada.
Estrada connects with a right hand. Hatcher shakes it off.
Hatcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Estrada.
Jab by Estrada.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estrada scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher looks to land a left hand but Estrada moved out of range nicely.
Estrada cracks Hatcher with a good jab.
Estrada lands a nice hook to Hatcher's body. Hatcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falko Estrada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatcher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Estrada moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Estrada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hatcher pinned against the cage. Hatcher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hatcher scores with a jab to the head.
Estrada misses with a combination
and Hatcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Estrada lands a jab.
Estrada looks to land a left hand but Hatcher moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada swinging wildly here.
Estrada tries to bum rush Hatcher with a series of wild strikes but Hatcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Falko Estrada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Estrada.
Hatcher moves out of range of the strikes.
Estrada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Estrada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hatcher.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estrada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hatcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Estrada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatcher misses with a hook.
Estrada looks for a takedown but Hatcher sprawls well.
Tommy Hatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
A punch lands to the side of Estrada 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Falko Estrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hatcher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fighters circling - Estrada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Estrada has a takedown stuffed.
Estrada misses with a hook. Hatcher ducked under it nicely.
Estrada misses with a body shot.
Hatcher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Estrada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hatcher.
Hatcher misses with a looping left.
Estrada throws a series of punches but Hatcher moves out of range.
Hatcher doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hatcher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hatcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada swings for the body but Hatcher moves out of range.
Estrada has his takedown stuffed
letting Hatcher counter with a right hand.
Hatcher takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Estrada lands a nice looking body shot.
Hatcher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Hatcher.
Hatcher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Estrada.
Estrada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hatcher.
Estrada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hatcher tries to avoid it but Estrada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hatcher to the ground. Hatcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tommy Hatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Estrada scores with a shot to the body.
Hatcher scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hatcher looks to score with a jab to the body but Estrada is just out of range.
Hatcher misses with the combination.
Hatcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hatcher throws a jab but it's blocked by Estrada.
Hatcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hatcher avoids the body shot from Estrada.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Estrada moves away.
Hatcher throws a series of punches but Estrada avoids them all with ease.
Hatcher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hatcher throws a leg kick but Estrada checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada shoots in but no luck this time.
Hatcher thows a body shot but no joy.
Estrada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hatcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Estrada manages to avoid it.
Estrada scores with a jab to the head.
Hatcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Estrada.
Estrada slips a jab from Hatcher.
Estrada shoots in looking for a takedown but Hatcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Estrada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Estrada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatcher was well out of range. Poor timing from Estrada.
Hatcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatcher loads up on a big right hand but Estrada slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher connects with a nice looking jab.
Hatcher slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
Estrada misses with a few strikes there.
Estrada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Estrada is defended easily by Hatcher.
Hatcher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estrada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Estrada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Falko Estrada just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hatcher scores with a hook.
Hatcher throws a big shot that misses.
Hatcher slips under a jab from Estrada.
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
Estrada bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hatcher's head.
Estrada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hatcher.
A jab from Estrada finds it's way through Hatcher's defenses.
Hatcher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hatcher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Estrada.
Hatcher with a nice cross.
Estrada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hatcher counters with a straight right hand.
Estrada has a takedown stuffed.
Estrada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hatcher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatcher ducks under a wild hook from Estrada.
Hatcher tests Estrada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Estrada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Estrada misses with a hook.
Hatcher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hatcher swings for the body but Estrada moves out of range.
Hatcher jabs Estrada right on the nose. Estrada blinks but takes it well.
Estrada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Estrada misses its intended target.
Estrada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hatcher lands a slapping body shot.
Estrada digs a good body shot into Hatcher's ribs.
Hatcher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hatcher throws an overhand right that lands on Estrada's shoulder, as Estrada tries to avoid the shot.
Estrada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Estrada.
Estrada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Estrada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatcher in his tracks.
Estrada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatcher can pounce on him.
Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Hatcher.
Estrada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hatcher blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada misses the shot to the body.
Hatcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Hatcher scores with a jab.
Estrada throws a body punch but Hatcher moves out of range.
Hatcher misses with a body shot.
Estrada looks for a takedown but Hatcher sprawls well.
Tommy Hatcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Falko Estrada.
Estrada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hatcher.
Hatcher lands an overhand right.
Jab from Estrada.
Hatcher moves forwards but Estrada connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt.
Estrada lands a jab to the nose.
A punch combination from Hatcher misses.
Estrada scores with a hook to the body. Hatcher takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Estrada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hatcher.
Estrada throws a hook but Hatcher blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Estrada.
Estrada jabs Hatcher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hatcher ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Estrada shoots in but Hatcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estrada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tommy Hatcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Estrada slips a jab and a cross from Hatcher.
Estrada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hatcher counters with a nice body shot.
Hatcher moves out of range as Estrada strikes.
Estrada slips under a jab from Hatcher.
Estrada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hatcher slips under a jab from Estrada.
Estrada misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatcher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Estrada momentarily.
Estrada lands a nice shot to the body.
No luck for Estrada with that takedown attempt.
Estrada is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Estrada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada misses with a body shot.
Estrada avoids the body shot from Hatcher.
Estrada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hatcher darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hatcher misses with a body shot.
Hatcher avoids the body shot from Estrada.
Estrada misses with a wild combination.
Estrada misses with a looping left.
Estrada throws out a loose jab but Hatcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hatcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Estrada moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatcher misses the shot to the body.
Estrada digs a good hook to Hatcher's body.

Estrada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hatcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Estrada is in Hatcher's guard.
Hatcher wants to stand and escape but Estrada is having none of it.
Estrada content to stall in guard here.
Hatcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Estrada trying to control but Hatcher is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Estrada postures up in Hatcher's guard and throws a big left but Hatcher blocks it.
Estrada is pushing down on Hatcher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hatcher is fighting to maintain full guard but Estrada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Estrada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Estrada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hatcher is trying to stand back up but Estrada is controlling him
Estrada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hatcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Estrada.
Falko Estrada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Estrada wants to control but Hatcher is keeping him busy.
Tommy Hatcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Falko Estrada wasn't active enough on the ground.
Estrada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hatcher in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Falko Estrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Estrada has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Falko Estrada!
Falko Estrada is the new light heavyweight champion!