PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Locke is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Star Wars - Imperial March. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Estima
vs
Locke

170 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

185 cm
36
198 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Locke lands a glancing blow to the side of Estima's head.

Locke gets caught napping as Estima dives in and scores a takedown. Locke manages to retain guard.

Locke working for a triangle but Estima defends it easily.

Locke is looking for a triangle but Estima pushes his legs off easily.
Estima looking to pass the guard.

Locke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Estima really is a fat lump.

Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.
Estima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Estima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Estima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Estima has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Estima from controlling successfully.
Estima wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estima trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Locke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Estima stacks Locke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Estima!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Locke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Estima's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Locke is refusing to be controlled, as Estima sits in half guard.

Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Estima pulls his head out easily.
Locke is looking for a sweep. Estima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Estima wants to pass the guard but Locke is defending well.

Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is not content to let Estima control the position.

Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Estima performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Estima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Estima stalling.
Estima works his way into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estima wants to control but Locke has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Braulio Estima will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Estima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Estima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Locke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Estima unloading with bombs!
Estima wants to control the pace but Locke is squirming around nicely.
Locke tries to reverse the position but Estima maintains control.
Estima trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is desperately trying to improve his position but Estima has a good base and remains in mount.
Estima tries to control but Locke wriggling away.
Estima manages to capitalize on a mistake by Locke to take his back!
Estima softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Estima is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Locke is defending well though. Estima let's go of the attempt for now.
Estima is trying to stick to Locke's back but Locke is turning into Estima. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Estima's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Locke.

Locke has gone for a leg lock! Estima slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.
Estima trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estima looking to pass the guard.
Estima pushes down on Locke's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Locke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Locke is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estima is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it.
Estima works his way into side control.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Estima off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Locke has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Estima is defending well but eventually Locke manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Estima has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Locke!