PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Escalante (ranked 3177 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Martinez (ranked 4583 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Escalante
vs
Martinez

184 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Escalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trevor Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante stuffs the takedown attempt from Martinez. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Escalante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Martinez fails with the takedown

and Escalante counters with a single leg into guard. Martinez didn't expect that.
Escalante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escalante is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Martinez is defending against the submission attempts here by Escalante.
Martinez trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Martinez has his foot on Escalante's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escalante works his way back into a safe position though.
Escalante content to stall in guard here.
Escalante works over Martinez with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Martinez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Martinez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escalante uses it to pass to side control.
Martinez looks winded!
Martinez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escalante connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Escalante stalls from top position.
Martinez taking punishment in the form of punches.

Escalante thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escalante cracks Martinez with a big elbow.
Escalante tries to move to mount but Martinez blocks the move with his legs.
Escalante taking a breather here.
Escalante has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escalante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Martinez to see if he's OK.

Escalante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martinez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Martinez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escalante's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is nestled in close to Martinez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Escalante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Martinez on the ground.
Martinez wants to control but Escalante is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Escalante dominated that round.
That's time! Escalante's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Escalante looking to score a takedown here. Martinez is defending well but Escalante drives through and ends up in Martinez's guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet but Escalante passes into half guard.
Escalante slips a nice elbow through Martinez's hands, connecting with Martinez's forehead.
Escalante trying to control the pace.
Escalante seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escalante perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martinez can do to turn this around?

Escalante seems to be working for a kimura but Martinez defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante stalling.
Martinez tries to kick Escalante off but Escalante keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escalante is controlling the pace.
Martinez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martinez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Escalante drops back, looking for a kneebar! Martinez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Martinez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Martinez!

Martinez is trying to get an arm triangle but Escalante is defending well.
Escalante wants to control but Martinez postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escalante is trying to work for a sweep but Martinez has mounted him!
Escalante holds on for dear life.
Martinez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escalante is looking to escape.
Escalante is looking to get to half guard.
Escalante tries to improve his position but instead Martinez has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escalante prevents Martinez from getting a body triangle.
Escalante wants to control his opponent's hands but Martinez gets his hands free.

Escalante defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Martinez's arms.
Escalante breaks Martinez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martinez keeping full guard, as Escalante tries to pass.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Escalante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Martinez misses with a takedown
and Escalante counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez throws a combination that misses

and Escalante counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martinez won't be happy with that.
Martinez bucks up and tries to throw Escalante off but instead Escalante has got his back!

Escalante looking for the choke but no joy.
Escalante keeps control of the position as Martinez tries to break free.
Escalante is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Escalante looking to break Martinez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Martinez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escalante will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Martinez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Escalante's arms.
Escalante controls the position.
Escalante is hanging on to Martinez's back as he tries to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escalante scores with strikes from the back.
Escalante slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Escalante working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Escalante looking for the RNC.

Escalante working for a choke but Martinez is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez trying to control the position but Escalante manages to sink in the hooks.

Escalante is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Martinez trying to get back to his feet but Escalante is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinez can't escape the position.
Escalante is trying to stick to Martinez's back but Martinez is turning into Escalante. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escalante's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Martinez.
Escalante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Martinez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Escalante on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escalante tries to get out of the position.
Escalante is doing well to control the position and prevent Martinez from advancing to side control.
Escalante is staying active underneath Martinez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escalante is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Trevor Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricardo Escalante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Escalante showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escalante has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Escalante!