PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Even Steven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Estebaiten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Steven
vs
Estebaiten

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Determined

Comedy Fight Club Clothing

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Even Steven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bob Estebaiten!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Estebaiten shoots in looking for a takedown. Steven tries to sprawl out of it but Estebaiten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Steven as Estebaiten shoots in.
Steven tries a head kick but it misses.
Steven scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Bob Estebaiten has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steven throws a nice looking combination but Estebaiten bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steven throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estebaiten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven throws a series of punches but Estebaiten avoids them all with ease.
Estebaiten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steven as he avoids it easily.
Even Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Estebaiten.
Estebaiten looks gassed!
Steven keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Steven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estebaiten wants to clinch up but Steven keeps it at a distance.
Estebaiten fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Steven.
Steven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Estebaiten is looking to clinch.
Estebaiten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Estebaiten throws a jab but it's blocked by Steven.
Estebaiten tries to clinch but Steven is having none of it.
Steven throws a lazy right hand but Estebaiten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Estebaiten tries to close the distance and clinch but Steven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estebaiten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steven fails to land with a series of punches.
Bob Estebaiten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steven throws a series of punches but Estebaiten avoids them all with ease.
Estebaiten misses with a combination
and Steven counters with a straight right hand.
Estebaiten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Steven is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Estebaiten.
Steven throws a head kick that misses.

Estebaiten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estebaiten wants to control from the top but Steven keeps moving.
Steven is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Estebaiten is controlling him.
Estebaiten slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steven wants to stand and escape but Estebaiten is having none of it.
Steven keeping full guard, as Estebaiten tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Even Steven dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Estebaiten's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Estebaiten tries to clinch there but Steven circles away.

Estebaiten closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Estebaiten lands in his opponent's guard.
Steven is looking to stand back up but Estebaiten counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Steven.
Estebaiten is controlling the pace.

Estebaiten seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steven is trying to stand up here but Estebaiten is controlling him well.
Estebaiten works his foot free and advances to mount.
Estebaiten looking to control but Steven is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Estebaiten won't let Steven get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Estebaiten controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Steven defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Estebaiten.
Steven is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Estebaiten thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Estebaiten with a couple of short strikes.
Steven is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estebaiten lands a big elbow.
Steven is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Estebaiten wants to control the pace but Steven is squirming around nicely.
Steven really wants to buck Estebaiten off and get back to his feet.
Steven trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Estebaiten tries to control but Steven wriggling away.
Steven's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Estebaiten wants to control the pace but Steven is squirming around nicely.

Steven bucks Estebaiten off and manages to get back to his feet!
Estebaiten slips a straight right by Steven.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Estebaiten tries to clinch but Steven is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Estebaiten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Estebaiten's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Estebaiten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Estebaiten shoots in for a takedown but Steven shows good takedown defense.
Steven stuffs the takedown.
Even Steven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Estebaiten.
A left and a right from Steven both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steven misses with a double jab

and Estebaiten counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Estebaiten controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Estebaiten thows a huge punch but Steven dodges it nicely.
Estebaiten is pressing down on Steven's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steven is holding on for now.
Steven wants to get back to his feet.
Estebaiten is looking to advance position but Steven won't allow it.
Steven is trying to stand up here but Estebaiten is controlling him well.
Estebaiten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steven keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Estebaiten fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Estebaiten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Estebaiten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Estebaiten landing strikes from the mount and Steven is in trouble!
Estebaiten landing strikes, looking to finish!
Estebaiten wants to control the pace but Steven is squirming around nicely.
Estebaiten controlling the position easily from mount.
Steven avoids a series of strikes thrown by Estebaiten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steven is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Estebaiten thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Steven wants to try and get back to his feet.
Estebaiten wants to control the pace but Steven is squirming around nicely.
Estebaiten is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steven wants to try and get back to his feet.
Estebaiten tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Estebaiten with shots to the head and body - Steven looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steven wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Estebaiten.
Steven is squirming around, avoiding Estebaiten's attempts to control the action.
Steven tries to buck Estebaiten off but he can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Estebaiten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Estebaiten has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Estebaiten!