PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rukah Padero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Escrima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight Conspiracy - Discord (At Dawn We Rage Remix). Escrima is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bamboleo. This should be a great matchup!

Padero
vs
Escrima

176 cm
25
152 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

177 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rukah Padero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Escrima!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escrima throws a lazy right hand but Padero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Padero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escrima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Padero lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've been hearing reports that Padero has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Padero fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escrima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escrima misses with a hook

so Padero counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Padero wants to control from the top but Escrima keeps moving.
Escrima keeping full guard, as Padero tries to pass.
Escrima working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escrima keeping moving, preventing Padero from controlling successfully.

Escrima is looking for a triangle but Padero pushes his legs off easily.
Padero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escrima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escrima has Padero pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Padero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escrima.
Escrima punishes Padero 's body with a nice straight punch.
Escrima misses the shot to the body.
Padero fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escrima just manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escrima rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Padero counters with a nice leg kick.
Escrima misses with a head kick.

Padero moves into the clinch successfully.
Escrima working aggressively here.
Padero blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Padero .
Escrima can't find room to land a body shot as Padero controls the action.
Padero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Padero prevents a body shot from Escrima.
Escrima misses with a punch on the inside.
Padero misses with a hook to the ribs.

Padero jumps into guard, dragging Escrima to the mat.
Padero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Padero has his hands on Escrima's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero keeping moving, preventing Escrima from controlling successfully.
Padero working a defensive guard here.
Escrima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Padero has his foot on Escrima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escrima works his way back into a safe position though.
Escrima trying to control the position from guard on top but Padero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Padero is looking for a triangle but Escrima pushes his legs off easily.

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.
Padero trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Padero can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escrima controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escrima lands with a nice combination. Padero backs away looking to recover.
Padero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escrima circles away.
Padero cracks the inside of Escrima's front leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Escrima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escrima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Padero closes the distance and clinches up with Escrima, looking for a takedown. Padero pushes Escrima against the cage but Escrima circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rukah Padero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Escrima just misses with a punch to the body.
Padero keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Padero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escrima sprawls and moves away.
Padero will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escrima is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Padero with a body shot.
Padero blocks a leg kick.
Padero throws an overhand right that lands on Escrima's shoulder, as Escrima tries to avoid the shot.
Escrima takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Padero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padero tries a low kick but Escrima avoids it.
Padero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escrima throws a lazy right hand but Padero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Padero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escrima sprawls and moves away.
Escrima misses with a straight right.
Miguel Escrima seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Padero was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Padero connects with a crisp jab.
Escrima throws a big shot that misses.
Escrima moves out of range of the body kick.
Escrima scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Padero takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escrima throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escrima throws a poor cross that misses
and Padero counters with a nice uppercut.
Escrima throws a shot from downtown. Padero moves away and avoids it.
Padero shoots in looking for a takedown but Escrima manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Padero 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escrima ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escrima sizes up Padero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escrima misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Padero fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escrima checks it well.
Escrima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escrima throws a nice outside leg kick.
Padero has his takedown stuffed
and Escrima counters with a straight right hand.
Escrima throws a sloppy head kick and Padero moves out of range easily.
Escrima checks a low kick from Padero .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padero throws a wild body kick that Escrima sees coming a mile off.
Padero wants to clinch.
A low kick from Padero is predictable there
and Escrima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Padero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escrima defends well and Padero ends up having to push Escrima into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rukah Padero . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escrima lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escrima staying out of range there.
Miguel Escrima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escrima takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escrima tries a low kick but Padero avoids it.
Escrima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Padero drops his hands momentarily and Escrima takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Padero misses with a right hand
enabling Escrima to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Padero .
Padero throws a sloppy head kick
and Escrima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Padero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escrima misses the shot to the body.
Padero avoids the body shot from Escrima.
Padero feinted with a counter takedown.
Escrima misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Escrima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Padero lands with a straight right. Escrima didn't see that one coming.
Padero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Padero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escrima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escrima only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Padero lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escrima doesn't seem phased though.
Padero lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escrima lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Padero circles away quickly and effectively.
Escrima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Escrima.
Padero throws a leg kick but Escrima moved away.
Padero tries to clinch but Escrima is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Padero throws a lazy head kick
and Escrima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Padero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Padero cracks Escrima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Padero misses with the body kick
and Escrima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Padero moves in looking to clinch but Escrima pushes him off.
Escrima avoids the head kick by Padero .
Escrima tries a quick counter leg kick but Padero is wise to it.
Padero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escrima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escrima works Padero 's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Escrima misses the target.
Escrima lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escrima lands a big head kick that sends Padero tumbling to the mat! Escrima takes a step backwards and waves Padero back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Padero is rocked!
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!
Escrima circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escrima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Padero 's knee momentarily.
Oh Padero is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escrima looks to throw the jab but Padero is out of range.
Padero misses with a leg kick
and Escrima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escrima moves out of range as Padero strikes.
Padero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escrima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escrima throws out a loose jab but Padero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escrima misses with a lunging right hand

and Padero counters with a single leg into guard. Escrima didn't expect that.
Padero seems to have got his legs back now.
Escrima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Escrima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Padero is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escrima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Escrima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Padero doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Padero manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padero slips nicely into half guard.
Padero passes the guard and advances to mount!
Escrima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Padero is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Escrima can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Padero tries to control but Escrima wriggling away.
Escrima tries to hold on but Padero postures up.
Padero wants to control but Escrima has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Escrima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escrima 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Escrima!
Our winner, Miguel Escrima, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.