PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fogomayu comes to the cage accompanied by Kyamadu. The crowd seem to be enjoying Escobarre's choice of entrance music: Xzibit- Alcoholic . This should be a great matchup!

Fogomayu
vs
Escobarre

180 cm
22
196 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

185 cm
24
187 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fogomayu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobarre as he connects with a hook.
Escobarre lands with a hook. Fogomayu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fogomayu staying out of range there.
Escobarre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobarre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobarre duly obliges.

It looks like Kwiwan Fogomayu has been cut.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand.
Fogomayu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
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!
Escobarre throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Fogomayu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobarre.
A counter left hand to the body from Fogomayu misses its target.
Escobarre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Fogomayu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Fogomayu does no damage.

Escobarre darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fogomayu moves into full guard.
Fogomayu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Fogomayu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Escobarre escapes and throws Fogomayu's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fogomayu has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Fogomayu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fogomayu is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Fogomayu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fogomayu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobarre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Escobarre stalls from top position.
Escobarre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fogomayu keeps working.
Escobarre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fogomayu isn't going anywhere.
Escobarre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fogomayu keeps working.
Fogomayu manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobarre's best efforts.

That's four 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.
Escobarre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Escobarre prevents Fogomayu from improving his position.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Fogomayu is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Fogomayu.
A quick step to the side and Fogomayu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobarre fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Fogomayu misses the target.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobarre.
Escobarre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwiwan Fogomayu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fogomayu works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobarre's head backwards.
Escobarre throws the left hand but Fogomayu avoids the punch easily.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
Escobarre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobarre throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand.
Fogomayu blocks a jab.
Escobarre scores with a hook.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Escobarre looks to land a combination but Fogomayu avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobarre takes a swing at Fogomayu's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fogomayu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Escobarre has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu trying to control the position but instead, Escobarre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fogomayu into the cage.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fogomayu blocks an uppercut.
Escobarre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fogomayus head.
Fogomayu lands a body punch.
Fogomayu lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Escobarre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fogomayu.
Escobarre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fogomayu momentarily.
Fogomayu slips under a jab from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobarre will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre lands a glancing blow to the side of Fogomayu's head.
Escobarre works Fogomayu's body with a nice hook.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Fogomayu misses with the combination.
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fogomayu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobarre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fogomayu.
A cross from Escobarre lands.
Fogomayu looks to land a combination but Escobarre avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobarre tries to clinch up.
Escobarre misses with a body punch
and Fogomayu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre with a poor takedown
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.

Escobarre is rocked!
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fogomayu misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu drops his hands momentarily and Escobarre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fogomayu throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Fogomayu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Escobarre.

Escobarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fogomayu did well to prevent Escobarre getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu wants to improve his position but Escobarre is controlling well.

Escobarre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fogomayu is just riding it out for now. Escobarre eventually gives up the hold.
Escobarre sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Escobarre is looking for a kimura but Fogomayu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobarre to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwiwan Fogomayu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Escobarre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fogomayu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobarre scrambles back to his feet.
Fogomayu is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobarre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fogomayu circles away quickly and effectively.
Fogomayu slips a straight right by Escobarre.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Fogomayu is just out of range.
Escobarre throws a jab when Fogomayu was well out of range.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Fogomayu catches Escobarre right on the button with a cross.
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobarre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fogomayu throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre with the counter takedown but Fogomayu avoids it easily.
It looks like Fogomayu has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Escobarre clinches.
Fogomayu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fogomayu backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fogomayu.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fogomayu misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Escobarre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Escobarre - just one landing.
Escobarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fogomayu.
Escobarre has his takedown stuffed
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fogomayu slips under a jab.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pablo Escobarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Fogomayu lands a jab.
A slow jab from Fogomayu misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Escobarre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fogomayu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre tries to clinch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
No luck for Escobarre with that takedown attempt.
Fogomayu lands with a nice body punch.
Escobarre defending well as Fogomayu loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobarre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fogomayu is fending him off so far but Escobarre persists. Nope, Fogomayu circles away and we're back to standing.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobarre.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Escobarre blocks a jab.
Escobarre with the counter takedown but Fogomayu avoids it easily.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fogomayu throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Fogomayu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobarre on the side of the head.
Fogomayu thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch but Fogomayu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobarre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head.
Escobarre darts in looking for a takedown but Fogomayu gets double underhooks and turns Escobarre into the cage.
Escobarre takes one to the side of the head.
Fogomayu throws a shot to the body.
Escobarre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobarre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobarre is still on wobbly legs! Can Fogomayu finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobarre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fogomayu misses with a right hand
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fogomayu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fogomayu is looking for a counter combo.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut
letting Fogomayu counter with a right hand.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fogomayu lands a body shot.

Escobarre instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwiwan Fogomayu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobarre 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A victorious Pablo Escobarre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.