PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Started from the bottom. Espada has chosen Greedy Fly as his entrance music. Rocky Scalante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scalante
vs
Espada

188 cm
43
185 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

185 cm
32
200 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada misses with a wild body shot.
Espada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Espada.
Scalante misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Scalante misses.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scalante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Espada scores with a shot to the body.
Scalante darts in looking for a takedown but Espada gets double underhooks and turns Scalante into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Scalante has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scalante walks into a straight right hand from Espada.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
Scalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espada has time to react.
Scalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Scalante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Scalante.
Espada misses with a series of wild punches.
Scalante is looking for a counter combo.
Espada scores with a jab. Scalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scalante tries to bum rush Espada with a series of wild strikes but Espada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scalante misses with a double jab.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
Espada misses with the combination.
Rocky Scalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scalante throws a right hand that Espada ducks under and follows up with a left that Espada also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scalante throws an overhand right that lands on Espada's shoulder, as Espada tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Scalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Scalante was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Espada. Beautiful body shot.
Espada throws a right and a left that Scalante avoids nicely.
Espada throws a shot to the body.

Scalante drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scalante controlling the position.
Espada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Scalante stands up and beckons Espada to his feet.
Scalante lands a right hook to the body.
Scalante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scalante scores with a nice right hand.
Scalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Espada digs a good hook to Scalante's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Scalante.
A head kick misses from Scalante.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scalante, right into the meat.
Scalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Espada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scalante on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Espada just misses with a punch to the body.
Espada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espada.
Espada jabs Scalante right on the nose. Scalante blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espada slips a straight right by Scalante.
Espada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scalante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Espada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scalante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Espada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Scalante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Scalante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espada's waist but Espada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scalante off to one side.
Scalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Espada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Espada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scalante manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Scalante.
Scalante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scalante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Espada throws a big shot that misses.
Scalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Espada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scalante.
Espada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scalante throws a head kick but Espada moves out of range.
Espada wants to counter with a clinch but Scalante pushes him away.

Scalante drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada wants to stand but Scalante is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Scalante gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scalante swings widly with a right hand
and Espada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espada connects with a body shot that sends Scalante's belly button to the back.
Espada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Scalante.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scalante dodges the punch combination from Espada.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada lands a lovely overhand right.
Espada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scalante rather than just go for the knockout.
Espada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scalante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Scalante.
Espada 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.
Espada tries to buck Scalante off but Scalante is having none of it.
Espada is trying to control Scalante's posture but Scalante avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada is looking to reverse the position.
Scalante gets to mount! Espada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Espada regains half guard.
Espada is trying to stand up here but Scalante is controlling him well.
Espada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scalante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scalante's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Scalante as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Espada!
Espada punches the canvas rather than the man.
Espada misses with punches from the back.
Espada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Scalante tries to escape but Espada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Espada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scalante is taking damage to the body and head.
Espada misses with an elbow to the head.
Espada missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Espada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Scalante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Scalante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scalante ducks under a wild hook from Espada.

Scalante gets the takedown into side control.

Scalante stands up and beckons Espada to his feet.
Espada jabs at Scalante's body.
Espada misses with an uppercut.
Espada dips to his left and cracks Scalante with an uppercut!
Scalante misses with a double jab
and Scalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Espada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scalante throws a big counter combination but Espada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Espada is rocked!
Scalante throws an overhand right that has Espada reeling! Scalante follows up with more punches and Espada is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Scalante!
Rocky Scalante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.