PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Nicklaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicklaus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Maino f.Busta Rhymes Jim Jones Gucci Mane Yo Gotti Trae The Truth - Mobbin . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Espinoza
vs
Nicklaus

188 cm
36
222 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

204 cm
35
255 lbs
27 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)
ONI

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claudio Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Nicklaus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza misses with a straight left.
Espinoza blocks a leg kick.
Espinoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nicklaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nicklaus swings for the body but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nicklaus. Nicklaus obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been hearing reports that Espinoza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nicklaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Espinoza takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicklaus tries to bum rush Espinoza with a series of wild strikes but Espinoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Espinoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicklaus scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicklaus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nicklaus tries to land a front kick but Espinoza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nicklaus misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Nicklaus.

It looks like Claudio Espinoza has been cut.
Nicklaus misses with a low kick.
Nicklaus misses with an uppercut.
Nicklaus scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Espinoza walks into a jab.
Espinoza moves out of range of the body kick from Nicklaus.

Nicklaus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Espinoza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nicklaus trying to control the position but Espinoza is working away.
Nicklaus lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicklaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Espinoza keeps working.
Espinoza is looking for a sweep.
Espinoza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Espinoza is thwarting Nicklaus's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus tries to roll over but Espinoza keeps him under control.
Espinoza thows a huge punch but Nicklaus dodges it nicely.
Nicklaus manages to get to full guard.
Nicklaus controlling the position.
Nicklaus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicklaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nicklaus is on top in guard.
Nicklaus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
Nicklaus being controlled here momentarily.
Espinoza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Espinoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Espinoza trying to keep a closed guard but Nicklaus is proving a slippery customer.
Nicklaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Espinoza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Claudio Espinoza just wasn't active enough.
Nicklaus throws a head kick but Espinoza moves out of range.
Espinoza throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicklaus on the side of the head.
Espinoza throws a leg kick which misses Nicklaus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nicklaus tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicklaus. Espinoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicklaus will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicklaus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Espinoza rather than just go for the knockout.
Espinoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Nicklaus gets caught flat footed, as Espinoza shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza stands and throws Nicklaus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nicklaus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicklaus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Espinoza is trying to control the action in half guard but Nicklaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Nicklaus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Espinoza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Espinoza goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Nicklaus blocks the leg kick.
Nicklaus misses with the body kick

and Espinoza counters with a shoot takedown. Nicklaus fights it but they end up in guard.
Nicklaus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Espinoza looking to pass the guard.
Espinoza trying to control but Nicklaus is working from the bottom.
Espinoza won't allow Nicklaus to sweep him here.
Espinoza stands and throws Nicklaus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nicklaus is looking for a sweep.
Nicklaus parries the strikes from Espinoza easily there. Espinoza is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nicklaus to escape.

Espinoza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nicklaus tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nicklaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nicklaus sneaks back into half guard.
Nicklaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack Nicklaus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Espinoza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nicklaus!
Espinoza trying to control but Nicklaus is having none of it.
Nicklaus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Espinoza looking to control but Nicklaus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Espinoza lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nicklaus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Espinoza connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicklaus is working to get back to half guard.
Nicklaus is still trying to improve position.
Nicklaus wants to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Espinoza thowing shots but they're missing.
Nicklaus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nicklaus gets back to half guard.
Nicklaus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Espinoza is working away from the top position though.
Nicklaus tries to roll over but Espinoza keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Espinoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nicklaus is just riding it out for now. Espinoza eventually gives up the hold.
Espinoza lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Espinoza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nicklaus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza is keeping busy.
Nicklaus tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg.
Nicklaus regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Nicklaus is keeping the position.
Espinoza forces his way into half guard.
Nicklaus is trying to maintain the position but Espinoza is very close to passing his half guard.
Nicklaus trying to get back to full guard but Espinoza takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nicklaus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nicklaus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Espinoza avoids the attempt from Nicklaus to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinoza wants to control the pace but Nicklaus is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Espinoza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Espinoza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nicklaus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Espinoza catches Nicklaus right on the button with a cross.
Espinoza misses with a hook. Nicklaus ducked under it nicely.
Espinoza looks for the body kick but Nicklaus saw that one coming.
Espinoza thuds his shin into the meat of Nicklaus's side.
Nicklaus throws a wild body kick that Espinoza sees coming a mile off.
That kick from Nicklaus tenderised Espinoza's leg. Espinoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicklaus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Espinoza slips a jab from Nicklaus.
Nicklaus jabs at Espinoza's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Nicklaus tenderised Espinoza's leg. Espinoza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nicklaus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Espinoza checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicklaus throws a leg kick but Espinoza checks it.
Espinoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Nicklaus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Espinoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nicklaus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Espinoza moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicklaus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Nicklaus misses its intended target.
Nicklaus looks to land a left hand but Espinoza moved out of range nicely.
Nicklaus misses with a leg kick

and Espinoza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to pass the guard but Nicklaus is keeping the position.
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Espinoza lands a nice short elbow.
Nicklaus wants to get back to full guard.
Espinoza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nicklaus tries to get to full guard but Espinoza has control of the leg.
Nicklaus is looking to control Espinoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicklaus avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicklaus wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicklaus taking some punishment here, with Espinoza in his half guard.
Nicklaus is doing well to control the position and prevent Espinoza from advancing to side control.
Espinoza thows a huge punch but Nicklaus dodges it nicely.
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza is keeping busy.
Nicklaus is trying to get back to full guard.
Espinoza trying to control the pace.
Nicklaus has hold of Espinoza's hands but Espinoza slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nicklaus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Espinoza.
Nicklaus is looking to control Espinoza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicklaus avoid being mounted?
Nicklaus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Espinoza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Espinoza dominating with strikes here.
Espinoza lands a heavy elbow.
Nicklaus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Espinoza trying to control but Nicklaus is having none of it.
Nicklaus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nicklaus tries to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Espinoza tries to control but Nicklaus wriggling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicklaus wants to control but Espinoza is having none of it.
Espinoza content just to control the position here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nicklaus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Espinoza 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Espinoza!
Claudio Espinoza gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).