PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Kitch. 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.

Escobar
vs
Nash

175 cm
20
163 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
163 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Nash !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as Nash shoots in.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Nash shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Nash .
Nash avoids a kick to the body.

Escobar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nash was covering up waiting for the punch and Escobar finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Nash looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar throws a strike but Nash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nash wants to stand but Escobar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nash manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nash wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Escobar is pushing down on Nash 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nash is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Nash is working away.
Escobar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nash to regain full guard.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.

Escobar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nash !
Nash working away.
Escobar keeps Nash under control for a moment.

Nash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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.
You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar is not content to let Nash control the position.
Escobar gets back to half guard.
Nash blocks the strikes from Escobar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nash is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Nash is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
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.

Nash is looking to clinch.
Nash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobar pushing down on Nash 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Nash makes his way to full guard, as Escobar worked for a kimura.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar lands a couple of digs.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nash is keeping the position for now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar stays in close to Nash 's body and controls the position.

That's two 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.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nash 's guard.

Nash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throwing shots but Nash is blocking nicely.
Escobar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar is trying to control. Nash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nash is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Nash is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nash defending well though.
Nash wants to stand back up but Escobar manages to pass into side control.
Nash tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar working the head with strikes.
Escobar wants to control for a moment but Nash uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Nash dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Escobar moves into the clinch successfully.
Nash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nash is working for takedown but Escobar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nash tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Nash tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Nash .
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nash .
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Nash is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Nash takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Nash moves out of range.

Escobar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Nash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Escobar working the ground and pound effectively.

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.
Escobar looking to land elbow strikes but Nash uses the position to regain half guard.
Escobar content to control rather than advance.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.

Nash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliff Nash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar pushing down on Nash 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Nash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
Escobar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar controlling his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!