PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xande Moreno (ranked 1016 p4p, 145 weight class) and Braulio Escobar (ranked 1560 p4p, 200 weight class). Braulio Escobar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Moreno
vs
Escobar

198 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
36
215 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xande Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Braulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar defending well as Moreno loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moreno closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Braulio Escobar has been cut.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Moreno tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been told by Moreno's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moreno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar scores with a jab to the head.

Moreno has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
Moreno throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Moreno has Escobar pressed against the cage, preventing Escobar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Moreno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Moreno.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moreno blocking some punches.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Moreno misses with the head strike.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar blocking some punches.

Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moreno scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Moreno moves away and avoids it.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Moreno's belly button to the back.
Escobar cracks Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moreno fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moreno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moreno misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moreno.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Moreno's belly button to the back.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moreno.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moreno throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Moreno is rocked!
Moreno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moreno cracks Escobar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Moreno slips the punch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Escobar! Moreno is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braulio Escobar!
Braulio Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.