PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pope (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.

Manuel Esteban
vs
Pope

181 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Manuel Esteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban misses with a combination
and Pope counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pope throws a sloppy head kick and Esteban moves out of range easily.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.
Pope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Esteban throws a series of punches but Pope moves out of range.

Esteban drops Pope with a beautiful combination! Pope stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Esteban is looking for the KO!

Pope is rocked!
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!
Sloppy strikes from Esteban. Those never looked like landing.
Pope is still on wobbly legs! Can Esteban finish him?
Esteban misses with a low kick.
Esteban throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Esteban lands a big right hook! Pope looks hurt but is still standing! Esteban lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Pope falls down and Esteban dives in with a huge hammer fist! Pope's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Esteban runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juan Manuel Esteban!