PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esco Esco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Esco
vs
Ware

188 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Esco Esco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Ware!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esco closes the distance but Ware moves to the side
and Ware counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ware shoots in but no luck this time.
Esco shoots in looking for a takedown. Ware tries to sprawl out of it but Esco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ware manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ware tries to counter with a clinch but Esco shakes him off and moves away.
Ware takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Esco wants to clinch

so Ware counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ware really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ware sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ware looking to pass the guard.
Esco is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Esco trying to control the position.
Esco throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Esco is trying to keep Ware in close.
Esco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ware wants to control from the top but Esco keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ware thows a body kick. Esco tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Esco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esco tries to clinch up.
Ware throws a counter combo.
Esco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ware as he jumps to the side.

Ware fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Esco to the ground. Ware is now in Esco's guard.
Ware won't allow Esco to sweep him here.
Esco is working hard here to advance position.

Esco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ware gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ware won't allow Esco to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware stopping the sweep attempt from Esco.

Esco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esco is looking to stand up but Ware isn't so interested in that idea.

Ware gets to his feet - Esco follows without any prompting.
No luck for Esco with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esco Esco. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a series of strikes. Esco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Esco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Esco misses with a takedown attempt
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esco throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Esco badly! Ware follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Esco out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Ware finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Ware!