PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezio Doniteli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doniteli has chosen momma said knock you out-LL cool j as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ezio Doniteli was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Estrada
vs
Doniteli

170 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Estrada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezio Doniteli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doniteli misses with a takedown attempt - Estrada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Doniteli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doniteli throws an overhand right that lands on Estrada's shoulder, as Estrada tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from Doniteli misses.
Doniteli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Estrada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doniteli was covering up waiting for the punch and Estrada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Estrada looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doniteli can't keep his opponent in guard - Estrada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Estrada is pressing down on Doniteli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doniteli is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Estrada is looking to advance position but Doniteli won't allow it.

Estrada seems to be working for a kimura but Doniteli defends the submission attempt.

Estrada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Estrada wants to control but Doniteli is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doniteli tries to get to full guard but Estrada has control of the leg.
Estrada wants to control but Doniteli is keeping him busy.
Estrada has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Doniteli is looking to improve his position but Estrada isn't that keen on the idea.
Doniteli tries to hold on but Estrada pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada wants to take Doniteli's back but he can't do it this time.

Estrada looking to secure an arm triangle but Doniteli defends it well.
Doniteli regains half guard.
Estrada is keen to just control but Doniteli is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada stalling away here and it's allowed Doniteli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Estrada won't allow Doniteli to get back to his feet.

Doniteli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Estrada off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Estrada forces Doniteli back against the cage and clinches.
Doniteli wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doniteli looking for a takedown.

Estrada breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estrada misses with a low kick as Doniteli jumps back.
Estrada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doniteli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doniteli connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Estrada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Doniteli as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Estrada dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Doniteli leaves Estrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Doniteli lands a jab to the nose.
Doniteli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Doniteli closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Estrada quickly recovers to half guard.
Estrada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Estrada looking for submissions off his back.
Estrada is looking for a sweep. Doniteli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Doniteli decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doniteli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Estrada closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Doniteli is working for takedown but Estrada is calmly controlling the position for now.
Doniteli prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Doniteli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Doniteli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Estrada prevents Doniteli from breaking the clinch.

Estrada jumps guard.

Doniteli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Estrada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doniteli has managed to get both his arms back between Estrada's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Doniteli decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Estrada keeps the fight on the outside.
Doniteli lands with an uppercut that bounces Estrada off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doniteli throws a low kick, looking for Estrada's leg but Estrada calmly moves out of range.
Doniteli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Estrada as Doniteli shoots in.
Estrada throws a right and a left that both miss.

Estrada shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Doniteli is trying to defend but Estrada finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Estrada is pressing down on Doniteli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doniteli is holding on for now.
Estrada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estrada is looking to take a break and control but Doniteli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Estrada seems to be looking for submissions.
Doniteli tries to kick Estrada off but Estrada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Estrada seems to be working for a kimura but Doniteli defends the submission attempt.

Estrada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doniteli is just riding it out for now. Estrada eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doniteli wants to improve his position but Estrada is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Estrada is thwarting Doniteli's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezio Doniteli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Estrada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Doniteli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Estrada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doniteli somewhat.

Estrada has managed to clinch.

Estrada has picked Doniteli up - he's going for a ride! Estrada dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Doniteli wants to get back to his feet.
Estrada wants to take a breather but Doniteli is having none of it.
Estrada stalling away here and it's allowed Doniteli to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estrada trying to control but Doniteli is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joshua Estrada.
Estrada shoots in and drives through. Doniteli sprawls well.
Doniteli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doniteli wants it to stay on the feet.
Estrada swinging wildly here.
An inside leg kick from Estrada misses.
Estrada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Estrada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estrada swats away the attempt to clinch by Doniteli.
Doniteli connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Estrada gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Doniteli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doniteli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Estrada prevents it.
Estrada tries to score a body lock takedown but Doniteli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Doniteli is looking to break free of the clinch but Estrada has double underhooks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doniteli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Doniteli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Estrada avoids it really well and circles away.
Doniteli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Estrada.
Estrada displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doniteli.
Estrada wants to clinch up but Doniteli keeps it at a distance.
Ezio Doniteli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doniteli lands a nice shot that snaps Estrada's head back.
Doniteli is looking to clinch.
Doniteli fails with an attempt to clinch.

Estrada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Doniteli was covering up waiting for the punch and Estrada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Estrada won't allow Doniteli to get back to his feet.
Doniteli keeping moving, preventing Estrada from controlling successfully.
Doniteli wants to stand up but Estrada is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estrada wants to pass the guard but Doniteli is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Joshua Estrada just wasn't active enough.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Estrada checks a leg kick.
Doniteli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Doniteli instigates a clinch.

Estrada manages to break the clinch.
Doniteli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Doniteli slaps away a takedown attempt from Estrada, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Estrada.
I think Estrada 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Estrada!