|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Charles (ranked 9474 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christobel Los Escos (ranked 5385 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Lenny Charles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
189 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lenny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christobel Los Escos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Los Escos drives through with a takedown into Charles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Los Escos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
Los Escos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charles is trying to control the position but Los Escos postures up.
Charles really is a fat lump.
Los Escos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Charles's guard.
Charles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Los Escos on the ground.
Los Escos wants to stand and escape but instead Charles has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Los Escos is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles pulls Los Escos in close to prevent any damage.
Los Escos wants to get up but he can't break Charles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Charles looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Los Escos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
Charles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Los Escos's guard.
Los Escos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Charles tries to stand but Los Escos is controlling from the bottom.
Los Escos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Los Escos wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Charles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Charles is looking to stand up but Los Escos won't let him.
Los Escos has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Los Escos seems keen to control Charles's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Los Escos can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Charles throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Charles tries to sprawl but Los Escos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Los Escos is going to stand back up.
Charles is looking to get back to full guard here but Los Escos has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos wants to stand but Charles is controlling his arm.
Los Escos working away.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Los Escos keeps moving and retains side control.
Los Escos tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Los Escos decides to stand back up. Los Escos steps back and let's Charles get back to his feet.
Los Escos fails with the takedown.
Los Escos moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Charles uses from the top position.
Los Escos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Los Escos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Charles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Los Escos holds on and takes a little breather.
Los Escos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Charles's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Los Escos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christobel Los Escos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Los Escos fails to land the takedown.
Los Escos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Charles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Los Escos somewhat.
Los Escos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
Lenny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christobel Los Escos.
Charles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Los Escos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Los Escos looks to move away, Charles throws a big counter combo but Los Escos just gets out of the way.
Los Escos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Los Escos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Charles looks for a takedown but Los Escos sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Los Escos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Charles bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Los Escos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Charles swivels and escapes.
Los Escos is breathing heavily.
Los Escos shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Los Escos tries to avoid it but Charles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Los Escos to the ground. Los Escos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Los Escos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Los Escos wants to clinch
and Charles counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Los Escos!
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!
Los Escos can't do much from the bottom here.
Los Escos wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Charles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Los Escos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Charles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Los Escos is looking to get to half guard.
Charles scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Los Escos tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Los Escos from standing up.
Charles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Los Escos trying to control here.
Charles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Los Escos's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos is trying is best to control the position here.
Charles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Charles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Los Escos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lenny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Los Escos is pulling down on Charles's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Charles dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Los Escos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Charles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Los Escos pushes Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Los Escos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Los Escos pushes Charles up against the cage in a clinch.
Charles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Los Escos.
Los Escos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Charles up against the cage.
Los Escos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Los Escos tries to work over Charles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Charles being controlled against the cage.
Charles wants to take the fight to the mat but Los Escos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Los Escos has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Charles is trying to keep an underhook but Los Escos manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Charles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Los Escos won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
Charles has a closed guard, preventing Los Escos from standing up.
Charles wants to sweep here but Los Escos controlling him for the moment.
Los Escos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Los Escos moves to clinch but Charles breaks away
and Charles counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Los Escos moves in looking to clinch but Charles pushes him off.
Los Escos gets a double leg takedown into Charles's guard.
Los Escos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Los Escos wanted to stand there but Charles had control of the position.
Charles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Los Escos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Charles is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Los Escos tries to stand but Charles is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Los Escos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Charles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Charles clinches.
Charles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Los Escos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Los Escos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to control here.
Los Escos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Charles controls his leg.
Charles is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Los Escos wants to stand up but Charles is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christobel Los Escos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Los Escos 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christobel Los Escos!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
