PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DeNino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Escobar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank DeNino's chin.

Escobar
vs
DeNino

170 cm
24
170 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank DeNino!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar goes for a double leg but DeNino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as DeNino continues to drive forward.
DeNino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.

Escobar shoots in and bounces DeNino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DeNino being controlled here, momentarily.
DeNino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Escobar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobar trying to control but DeNino is working from the bottom.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from DeNino.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
DeNino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
DeNino lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Ryan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
DeNino lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeNino avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but DeNino sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Frank DeNino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeNino avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, jab by DeNino - just one landing.
A shot to the body from Escobar misses
letting DeNino counter with a right hand.

It looks like Ryan Escobar has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from DeNino as Escobar shoots in.
A little jabbing left from DeNino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots and misses
and DeNino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar shoots and misses
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeNino as he avoids it easily.
DeNino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeNino closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeNino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeNino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
DeNino looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DeNino connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeNino avoids the body shot from Escobar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobar or perhaps it was just good defense by DeNino, which made it look bad.
DeNino stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeNino throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobar tries for a takedown but DeNino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar misses with a takedown
and DeNino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and DeNino counters with a crisp one two that drops Escobar! DeNino thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escobar to his feet! Escobar is in big trouble!

Escobar is rocked!

Ryan Escobar's cut is getting worse.
Escobar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeNino counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank DeNino dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Escobar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DeNino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.

Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DeNino is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
DeNino wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but DeNino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNino can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control but DeNino is keeping him busy.
DeNino is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNino can't do much from the bottom here.
DeNino tries to improve position but can't.
DeNino is being controlled here.
DeNino is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on DeNino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeNino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar dives in and grabs DeNino's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeNino pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeNino has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DeNino to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeNino as he avoids it easily.
DeNino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
DeNino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from DeNino.
Escobar attempts a counter takedown but DeNino avoids it well and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobar.
Nice straight punches there by DeNino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeNino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but DeNino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeNino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt
and DeNino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar with a poor takedown
enabling DeNino to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Ryan Escobar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Frank DeNino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - DeNino coming out on top.

DeNino cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. DeNino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Escobar to stand back up!
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar misses with a lunging right hand
and DeNino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
DeNino connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Escobar! He's out on his feet! DeNino rushes in and drops Escobar with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Frank DeNino!
Frank DeNino decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.