PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrick Estes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aku Neljaseiska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aku Neljaseiska is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Estes
vs
Neljaseiska

202 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rodrick Estes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aku Neljaseiska!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neljaseiska moves in looking to clinch but Estes pushes him off.

Neljaseiska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Estes, pushing him back against the cage.

Neljaseiska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Neljaseiska gets a double leg takedown into Estes's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neljaseiska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Estes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Estes controls Neljaseiska momentarily but Neljaseiska frees himself.
Neljaseiska is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Neljaseiska got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neljaseiska has managed to get both his arms back between Estes's legs - danger averted.

Estes working for a triangle but Neljaseiska defends it easily.
Estes being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neljaseiska won't allow Estes to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Estes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neljaseiska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neljaseiska manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Estes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Neljaseiska has picked Estes up and slammed him! Estes can't keep hold of the triangle and Neljaseiska manages to pass to side control!
Estes trying to remain calm as Neljaseiska controls from the top position.

Neljaseiska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neljaseiska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neljaseiska happy to just control the position for now.

Neljaseiska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Estes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Neljaseiska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neljaseiska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Neljaseiska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neljaseiska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Neljaseiska scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estes regains half guard.
Neljaseiska is keen to just control but Estes is a slippery customer.
Neljaseiska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Estes looking for submissions off his back.
Estes is trying to maintain the position but Neljaseiska is very close to passing his half guard.
Neljaseiska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neljaseiska content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Estes is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neljaseiska is looking for a kimura but Estes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neljaseiska to get the leverage.

Estes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Estes tries to get to full guard but Neljaseiska has control of the leg.
Estes is breathing heavily.
Estes has a hand on Neljaseiska's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Neljaseiska takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Estes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Neljaseiska trying to control the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Neljaseiska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Neljaseiska throws a sloppy head kick and Estes moves out of range easily.
Aku Neljaseiska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Neljaseiska throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Estes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neljaseiska is in Estes's guard.

Neljaseiska stands and steps away. Estes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Neljaseiska fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Estes to the ground. Neljaseiska is now in Estes's guard.
Neljaseiska working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Estes's head.

Estes looking for a guillotine here but Neljaseiska defends easily.

Neljaseiska decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Estes, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Neljaseiska.
Neljaseiska just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estes is not content to let Neljaseiska control the position.

Neljaseiska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Neljaseiska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Neljaseiska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Estes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Neljaseiska is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estes is not content to let Neljaseiska control the position.
Estes regains half guard.
Estes is not content to let Neljaseiska control the position.
Neljaseiska trying to control the pace.

Estes actively working from the bottom here.
Estes moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neljaseiska passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Estes prevents Neljaseiska from improving position.
Estes on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Estes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Neljaseiska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Estes tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Neljaseiska easily slips into full mount!
Estes tries to hold on but Neljaseiska postures up.
Neljaseiska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Estes is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neljaseiska controlling from mount.
Neljaseiska lands a couple of good shots and Estes has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Neljaseiska is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Estes knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Estes for a finish.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Estes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Neljaseiska's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aku Neljaseiska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Estes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Good work by Estes as he checks the leg kick.

Neljaseiska darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Neljaseiska trying to control the action but Estes is working from the bottom.
Neljaseiska stalling.

Estes actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neljaseiska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Well, if Neljaseiska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are battling for position here. Estes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Estes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Estes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neljaseiska can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neljaseiska gets back to half guard.
Neljaseiska trying to control but Estes postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Neljaseiska can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Estes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Neljaseiska defends it well.
Neljaseiska tries to kick Estes off but Estes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Estes blocks the strikes from Neljaseiska.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Neljaseiska controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Neljaseiska moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Neljaseiska holds on and takes a little breather.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Aku Neljaseiska hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Neljaseiska swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Estes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Neljaseiska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neljaseiska 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aku Neljaseiska!