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Event: NRC 11     
Date:   Feb 05, 2022
#R1##CL#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Frost.
Frost lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Escobar Chavez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Escobar Chavez is looking to break free of the clinch but Frost has double underhooks.
Escobar Chavez dodges an elbow strike from Frost.
Frost prevents Escobar Chavez from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Frost misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Frost misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost scores with a leg kick.
Frost connects with a leg kick.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Frost.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost lands a nice looking body shot.
Frost throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Frost only half commits.
Escobar Chavez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a fast counter high kick but Frost manages to duck under it in time.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs. #CL#
Escobar Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Frost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar Chavez avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Escobar Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Frost.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost lands a shot to the body.
Frost works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Frost misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Frost clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Frost has managed to clinch.
Frost struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez wants to break free but Frost has control. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Frost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Frost pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Frost digs a good hook to Escobar Chavez's body.
Frost throws an off balance right hand
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Frost moves to clinch but Escobar Chavez breaks away
and Escobar Chavez counters with a head kick. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Frost has managed to clinch.
A short left from Frost.
Frost lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frost lands with a right to the head.
Frost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Frost.
Escobar Chavez tries to break the clinch but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Frost back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar Chavez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Frost throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Frost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Ramon Escobar Chavez has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frost.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Frost lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Frost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Frost.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Frost throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Frost dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Frost steps away.
Frost shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Robert Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Frost tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#KD#
Frost knocks Escobar Chavez to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#ROC#Escobar Chavez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost trying to control the action but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez is still in real trouble! Can Frost finish him?
Escobar Chavez tries to escape but Frost is in control.
Frost trying to control the position but Escobar Chavez is working away.
Escobar Chavez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Escobar Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
Frost tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Escobar Chavez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Frost tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Frost misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frost tries to clinch up
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar Chavez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar Chavez cracks Frost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Frost throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A head kick misses from Frost.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frost moves to clinch but Escobar Chavez breaks away
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Frost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Frost avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Frost wants to clinch.#T4#
Frost tries to clinch there but Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Frost on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Frost.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Frost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Frost.
Well Frost 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Frost!

A relieved looking Robert Frost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 17, 2022
#R1#
Sullivan wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Escobar Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a three punch combo that has Sullivan backing up. Sullivan nods at Escobar Chavez to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sullivan is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Sullivan scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Sullivan slips the punch.
Sullivan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Sullivan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Sullivan. Sullivan maintains the clinch. #BC#
Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Sullivan moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Sullivan avoids them all with ease.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Sullivan throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sullivan checks it well. #T3#
Escobar Chavez thumps Sullivan with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Sullivan shoots in.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan saw it coming and moves away.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sullivan dives in and grabs Escobar Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar Chavez pushes down on Sullivan's head and hops out.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Escobar Chavez leaves Sullivan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Sullivan counters with a body kick that stops Escobar Chavez in his tracks momentarily.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Escobar Chavez does no damage.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Sullivan checks it.
Sullivan throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sullivan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Sullivan shoots in.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez motions for Sullivan to come forward. Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Escobar Chavez backs off Sullivan throws a huge counter combo but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it all.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a counter combo.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.
Escobar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sullivan counters with a good low kick that Escobar Chavez was not able to check.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sullivan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan thinks about the counter body kick.
Sullivan throws a head kick that Escobar Chavez semi-blocks.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Sullivan checks it
and Sullivan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A combination from Escobar Chavez does no damage.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
A left and a right from Escobar Chavez both land. Nice combination.
Sullivan goes for a double leg but Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escobar Chavez continues to drive forward.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Escobar Chavez throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Sullivan has Escobar Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sullivan throws a fast counter high kick but Escobar Chavez manages to duck under it in time.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sullivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sullivan looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan.
Despite the aggression on Sullivan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Sullivan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sullivan.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez steps away.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
As Sullivan looks to move away, Escobar Chavez throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sullivan avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sullivan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it but Sullivan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar Chavez to the ground. Escobar Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Sullivan.#T2#
Sullivan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sullivan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a double jab
and Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Sullivan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar Chavez backing up. Escobar Chavez nods at Sullivan to acknowledge the strikes.
Sullivan is looking to clinch. #T4#
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sullivan on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Sullivan.
Escobar Chavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sullivan.
Danny Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C78: McNasty vs. Tofail     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noriega throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Noriega throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
A big left from Noriega misses.
Noriega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Noriega.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noriega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Noriega throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild body kick that Noriega sees coming a mile off.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but Noriega avoids it.
A good leg kick by Noriega.
Escobar Chavez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez dodges the punch combination from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Noriega scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Noriega counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Noriega down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Noriega moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Noriega misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a combination. Noriega sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Escobar Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Noriega to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez cracks Noriega with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Noriega.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Noriega counters with a straight right hand.
Noriega throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Noriega lands a nice looking body shot.
Noriega slips under a jab.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Noriega counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with an open hand slap.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Noriega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
A nice side step and Noriega releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Noriega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noriega is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Noriega checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Noriega attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Noriega is out of range.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Noriega down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Noriega defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega counters with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Noriega cracks Escobar Chavez with an open hand slap.
Noriega scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Noriega takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noriega lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noriega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Noriega missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Noriega's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Noriega connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Noriega ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Noriega connects with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Noriega swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Noriega makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Noriega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Noriega plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Noriega wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Noriega just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
letting Noriega counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Noriega misses its intended target.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Noriega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Noriega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Noriega counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Noriega connects with a body shot that sends Escobar Chavez's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Noriega.
Nice jab there from Noriega.
Noriega lands with a nice combination. Escobar Chavez backs away looking to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Noriega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Noriega wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Noriega saw that one coming.
Noriega only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Noriega misses the jab.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega tries a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez is wise to it.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Nice body kick from Noriega.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Noriega uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Noriega slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noriega.
Noriega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Noriega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Noriega connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Noriega connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Noriega! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Noriega's ribs.
Noriega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noriega throws a wild body kick that Escobar Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Noriega 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Noriega was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Noriega checks it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Noriega moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Noriega keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noriega looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Noriega looks to land a combination but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Noriega moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Noriega's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Noriega displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Noriega appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Noriega ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noriega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Noriega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Noriega on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noriega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice defenses there by Noriega.
Noriega is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Noriega moves away and avoids it.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.#T3#
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Noriega takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Noriega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noriega was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Noriega.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Noriega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Noriega tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Noriega lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back to recover.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T4#
Noriega tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noriega.
Noriega throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Noriega.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Noriega moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Noriega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Noriega feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Noriega blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noriega.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo Noriega.
Well Noriega has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: C73: Tofail vs. Muller     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1#
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Wallace throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wallace with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Wallace returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Escobar Chavez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez is defended easily by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobar Chavez shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez feints a jab promting Wallace to slip. Escobar Chavez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wallace slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Wallace misses with a body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Wallace avoids it easily.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Escobar Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Escobar Chavez controlling him for the moment.
Escobar Chavez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Wallace is trying to keep Escobar Chavez in close.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Escobar Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez is pushing down on Wallace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wallace is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar Chavez has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace wants to improve his position but Escobar Chavez is controlling well.
Escobar Chavez content to control rather than advance.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace trying to hold on to Escobar Chavez's head to control him but Escobar Chavez postures up. #T3#
Escobar Chavez wants to take a breather but Wallace is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wallace manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.
Escobar Chavez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar Chavez wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Escobar Chavez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wallace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wallace tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar Chavez cracks Wallace with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace cracks Escobar Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace misses the jab.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Escobar Chavez on that attempt.
It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Escobar Chavez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wallace's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez is trying to control. Wallace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar Chavez passes to side control.
Escobar Chavez landing strikes.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Wallace is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Escobar Chavez is controlling him well.#T1#
Wallace tries to improve position but can't.
Wallace defending against the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking for a sweep.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wallace wants to control but Escobar Chavez passes into side.
Escobar Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Wallace wants to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Escobar Chavez advances to mount.
Wallace tries to hold on but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar Chavez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wallace working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar Chavez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wallace hang on?
Escobar Chavez content just to control the position here. #T4#
Escobar Chavez landing strikes from the mount and Wallace is in trouble!
Escobar Chavez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wallace is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar Chavez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Wallace is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wallace sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar Chavez somewhat.
Wallace is looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Wallace moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez is defended easily by Wallace.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Wallace moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez 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.#TD2#
Escobar Chavez dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
Wallace tries to strike from the bottom. #T1#
Wallace is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wallace trying to control the action but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Wallace seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Escobar Chavez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wallace.
Wallace trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Escobar Chavez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wallace wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Wallace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace throwing strikes from guard but Escobar Chavez blocks nicely.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar Chavez's brow. #T3#
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wallace sitting in guard here, content to control.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Wallace is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wallace keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Escobar Chavez on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wallace pinned against the cage. Wallace gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallace is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez.#TD2#
Escobar Chavez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wallace to the ground. Escobar Chavez is now in Wallace's guard.
Escobar Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wallace will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez won't allow Wallace to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C67: Tsuruta vs. Dinu 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wallace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wallace throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wallace's waist but Wallace gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar Chavez off to one side.
Escobar Chavez dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Wallace's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. #TD#
Escobar Chavez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez happy to just control the position for now.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar Chavez tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wallace is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar Chavez keeps moving and retains side control.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Wallace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Wallace is looking to reverse the position.
Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wallace misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Wallace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Wallace.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Wallace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Escobar Chavez shoots in.
Wallace swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Wallace loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Wallace down with leg kicks.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries for a takedown but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Escobar Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wallace misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Wallace down.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Wallace moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wallace's head backwards.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wallace throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Escobar Chavez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace pulls Escobar Chavez in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar Chavez from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar Chavez defends well.#T2#
Escobar Chavez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobar Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar Chavez is stalling in the full guard.
Escobar Chavez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wallace controlling Escobar Chavez's posture.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Wallace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar Chavez shoots in and drives through. Wallace sprawls well.
Escobar Chavez tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Escobar Chavez pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
Wallace misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez tests Wallace's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Nathan Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wallace circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Wallace moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Wallace is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar Chavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar Chavez's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wallace pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Escobar Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wallace tries to avoid it but Escobar Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wallace to the ground. Wallace escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Escobar Chavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobar Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
Wallace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.#T1#
Wallace misses with a head kick.
Wallace with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Escobar Chavez ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wallace lands a damaging elbow.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Wallace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Wallace.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.#TD#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar Chavez lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wallace manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Wallace misses with a knee to the head.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Escobar Chavez looking to stall.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Wallace.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Wallace tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escobar Chavez into the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards. #BC#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nathan Wallace.
I think Wallace 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nathan Wallace!

A relieved looking Nathan Wallace thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: C54: Magnus vs. Cook     
Date:   Jul 31, 2021
#R1#
Nice body punch from Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jacquard scores with a leg kick.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard shoots for a takedown but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard lands a head shot.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jacquard throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as Jacquard jumps back.
Jacquard lands a nice hook to Escobar Chavez's body. Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Jacquard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jacquard doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar Chavez walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard backing away here, and Escobar Chavez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Jacquard's corner calls for a 1-2. Jacquard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Jacquard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Jacquard's ribs.
Jacquard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacquard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacquard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacquard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacquard throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.#T3#
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Jacquard has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez. #BC#
Jacquard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Jacquard thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jacquard rather than just go for the knockout.
Jacquard scores with a hook.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Jacquard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jacquard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jacquard throws a front kick that sends Escobar Chavez stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacquard, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Jacquard off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a left to the body.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Jacquard misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Jacquard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Jacquard throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
And Jacquard counters with a quick kick to the body but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Jacquard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jacquard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Jacquard's front leg with a kick but Jacquard checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Jacquard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.#T1#
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacquard checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a clinch but Jacquard shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Jacquard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Jacquard moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Jacquard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacquard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard swinging wildly here.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Jacquard scoring well with a low kick there.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Jacquard misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jacquard thinking.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Jacquard was well out of range.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Jacquard misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jacquard.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacquard lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Jacquard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacquard moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacquard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacquard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Jacquard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little feinted left hand from Jacquard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Jacquard dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacquard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacquard throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacquard is just out of range.
Jacquard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jacquard moves away.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jacquard misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jacquard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacquard swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body shot.
And Escobar Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Jacquard manages to step out the way in time.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Jacquard checks it.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacquards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacquard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Jacquard lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacquard misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target. #T2#
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but Jacquard avoids it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
It looked like Jacquard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Jacquard moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Jacquard.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch. #BC#
Jacquard manages to break the clinch.
Jacquard throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.#T3#
Jacquard just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacquard throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Jacquard didn't see that one coming.
Jacquard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacquard does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jacquard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacquard. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Jacquard misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
Jacquard blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Remy Jacquard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacquard scores with a jab.
Jacquard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacquard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard is looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remy Jacquard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jacquard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Jacquard!

Remy Jacquard spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Jacquard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Jacquard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard looks to land a combination. Escobar Chavez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jacquard swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Jacquard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jacquard lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jacquard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Jacquard misses
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez thumps Jacquard with a low kick.
Jacquard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez jabs Jacquard right on the nose. Jacquard blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jacquard.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
Jacquard blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Jacquard backing away here, and Escobar Chavez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Remy Jacquard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Jacquard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Jacquard blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Jacquard is avoiding it.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Jacquard saw it coming and moves away.
Jacquard tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jacquard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Jacquard avoids it easily.
Jacquard throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Jacquard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard takes one to the side of the head.
Jacquard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jacquard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jacquard. Escobar Chavez shrugs it off though.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacquard. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jacquard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jacquard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Jacquard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacquard misses with a looping right.
Jacquard throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Jacquard throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Jacquard with an open hand slap.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Jacquard connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard checks a leg kick.
Jacquard misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
A swing and a miss from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
Jacquard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Jacquard steps away.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Jacquard is out of range.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacquard at a distance.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jacquard finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Jacquard swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacquard's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Jacquard pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Jacquard is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacquard.
Jacquard cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Remy Jacquard will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jacquard lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Jacquard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Jacquard's front leg with a kick but Jacquard checks it.
Jacquard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jacquard throws out a powerful jab.
Jacquard throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Jacquard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jacquard's hand.
Jacquard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Jacquard.
Jacquard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacquard slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jacquard.
Jacquard slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacquard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Jacquard strikes.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacquard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Remy Jacquard is winning the standup battle so far.
Jacquard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacquard has time to react.
A jab from Jacquard misses.
Jacquard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Jacquard throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jacquard slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacquard manages to avoid it.
Jacquard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacquard scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Jacquard slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Jacquard misses with a left hand
and Jacquard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacquard.
Jacquard motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. Jacquard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard blocks the body kick.
Jacquard is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Jacquard fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jacquard's head.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacquard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Jacquard's shoulder, as Jacquard tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacquard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Jacquard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Jacquard lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
Jacquard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Jacquard's head but Jacquard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacquard misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Jacquard was not able to check.
Jacquard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez jabs Jacquard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Jacquard throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jacquard with a body shot.
Jacquard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacquard.
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
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!
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Jacquard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Jacquard throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Jacquard only half commits.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jacquard moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jacquard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Jacquard slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Jacquard lands a jab to Escobar Chavez's midsection.
A jab from Jacquard finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Jacquard throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Jacquard down with leg kicks.
Jacquard misses with a hook.
Jacquard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Jacquard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacquard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Jacquard.
Jacquard looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Jacquard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jacquard throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Jacquard throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Jacquard misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Jacquard is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Jacquard connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacquard was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Jacquard misses the target.
Jacquard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez is looking to chop away at Jacquard's legs.
A clash of legs there as Jacquard blocks the low kick.
Jacquard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jacquard loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Jacquard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacquard misses with an uppercut.
Jacquard throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacquard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacquard missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacquard looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
A jab from Jacquard misses. #T2#
Jacquard throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick but Jacquard moves out of range.
Jacquard throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jacquard lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacquard moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacquard throws out the jab.
Jacquard swinging wildly here.
Jacquard throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Jacquard off balance momentarily.
Jacquard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Jacquard's ribcage but misses.
Jacquard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jacquard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jacquard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jacquard misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Jacquard loads up on a big left hand.
Jacquard misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Jacquard's leg but Jacquard calmly moves out of range.
Jacquard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Jacquard.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Jacquard down.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jacquard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacquard.
Jacquard walks into a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Jacquard saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Jacquard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacquard has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard scores with a jab to the body.
Jacquard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacquard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacquard avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Jacquard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Jacquard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacquard.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Jacquard throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacquard misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Jacquard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Jacquard moved away.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: C43: Orochi vs. James     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Wallace's shoulder, as Wallace tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Wallace misses.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Wallace with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range. #T1#
Wallace on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Nathan Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar Chavez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace. #T2#
Wallace misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace misses with a knee to the head.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar Chavez blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Wallace's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wallace's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Escobar Chavez works on Wallace's body with a couple of short punches.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez pushes Wallace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez cracks Wallace with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Wallace lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Wallace takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez scores with a push kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wallace's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Wallace using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wallace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Wallace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar Chavez.
Wallace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wallace.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Wallace takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Wallace throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Wallace takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wallace has time to react.
Wallace misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wallace checks it well.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Wallace.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Wallace with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Wallace's leg. Wallace is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Wallace lands with a cross.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Wallace saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. Escobar Chavez backs away looking to recover.
Escobar Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Wallace seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wallace is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez works Wallace's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Wallace.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Wallace connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.#T1#
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallace throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wallace crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Wallace gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar Chavez. Wallace manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wallace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Wallace swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wallace momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Wallace. Beautiful body shot.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Wallace looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace connects with a jab.#T3#
Wallace on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wallace stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Wallace's front leg but catches the back leg as Wallace tries to avoid it.
Wallace listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A leg kick checked by Wallace.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Wallace tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Escobar Chavez jabs Wallace right on the nose. Wallace blinks but takes it well.
Wallace misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Wallace ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Wallace throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Wallace's knee but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nathan Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C36: Maestre vs. Shamrock     
Date:   May 15, 2021
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ho Soon connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Ho Soon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho Soon counters with a slapping leg kick. #T2#
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!
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho Soon lands the left hand.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ho Soon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ho Soon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar Chavez's side.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Ho Soon with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ho Soon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike. #BC#
Ho Soon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Ho Soon tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Soon.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Ho Soon's head but Ho Soon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a left to the body. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Soon. Ho Soon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ho Soon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ho Soon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Ho Soon against the cage.
Ho Soon scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
A head punch on the inside from Ho Soon fails to land.
Ho Soon throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho Soon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ho Soon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ho Soon if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters circling - Ho Soon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Ho Soon slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Soon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Ho Soon down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs. #T1#
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Ho Soon's leg. Ho Soon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ho Soon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho Soon. That snapped Escobar Chavez's head back.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily. #T2#
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon throws a wild body kick that Escobar Chavez sees coming a mile off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Ho Soon dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez thinks about the counter body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Ho Soon's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Escobar Chavez's body.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Ho Soon misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon connects with a body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Ho Soon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ho Soon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.#T4#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho Soon misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Escobar Chavez counters by clinching up. #BC#
Ho Soon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Ho Soon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Ho Soon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Soon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Ho Soon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Ho Soon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Ho Soon's knee but Ho Soon avoids it well.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Ho Soon blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Jab, jab by Ho Soon - just one landing.
Ho Soon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Ho Soon scores with a four punch combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Soon moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Ho Soon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Ho Soon takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho Soon wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Ho Soon didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar Chavez!
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
A cross from Ho Soon lands.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Soon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Ho Soon avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Ho Soon with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar Chavez avoided it.
Ho Soon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ho Soons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Soon misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chu Ho Soon.
I think Ho Soon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!

After the fight, Chu Ho Soon was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: C32: Knox vs. Ahma     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Ho Soon moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Ho Soon's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Soon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Ho Soon's front leg but catches the back leg as Ho Soon tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw a body kick
and Ho Soon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ho Soon at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick.
Ho Soon lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Soon wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ho Soon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Ho Soon, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Ho Soon loads up on a big left hand.
Ho Soon lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Ho Soon saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ho Soon. Ho Soon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Ho Soon shakes it off.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ho Soon digs a good body shot into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Ho Soon and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho Soon swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Soon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ho Soon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon. #BC#
Ho Soon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Ho Soon's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Soon. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Ho Soon shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Soon with a nice calf kick.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Ho Soon moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Ho Soon's ribs.
Ho Soon misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon works the jab nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ho Soon misses with a shot to the body
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez cracks Ho Soon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ho Soon looks to throw a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez tests Ho Soon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Ho Soon swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ho Soon throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Soon is just out of range.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Ho Soon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar Chavez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ho Soon blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Ho Soon backing away here, and Escobar Chavez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Ho Soon throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Soon.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Ho Soon didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ho Soon is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Ho Soon takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Ho Soon throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.#T3#
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Ho Soon moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ho Soon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ho Soon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar Chavez's hands.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Soon is just out of range.
Ho Soon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Ho Soon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Ho Soon settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Ho Soon ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar Chavez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Ho Soon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Soon.
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ho Soon scores with a leg kick.
Ho Soon misses with a hook
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Ho Soon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ho Soon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ho Soon throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ho Soon is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Ho Soon moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ho Soon momentarily.
Ho Soon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
and Ho Soon counters with an inside leg kick.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.#T1#
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ho Soon is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Ho Soon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon lands a nice hook to Escobar Chavez's body. Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ho Soon. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho Soon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Ho Soon pushes him off.
Escobar Chavez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Soon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar Chavez scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ho Soon feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Ho Soon is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Ho Soon moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Ho Soon's leg but Ho Soon calmly moves out of range.
Ho Soon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Ho Soon saw that one coming.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ho Soon scrambles back to his feet.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Ho Soon's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ho Soon scores with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho Soon on the side of the head. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Ho Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Ho Soon's ribs.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch
and Ho Soon counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Ho Soon tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ho Soon lands a slapping body shot.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Ho Soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chu Ho Soon.
I think Ho Soon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PANDA 85     
Date:   Feb 12, 2021
#R1#
Nice shot by Liu.
Liu looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Liu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Liu.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liu scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Liu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Liu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Liu misses with a head kick.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that half lands.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Liu avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Liu.
Liu blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Liu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Liu.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Liu.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Balagot Liu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Liu misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Liu 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.
No joy there for Liu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Liu lands.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Liu was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Liu misses with a body shot.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Liu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Liu.
Liu loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Liu jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Liu is out of range.
A nice side step and Liu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Liu ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Liu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Liu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Liu.
Liu throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Liu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Liu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Liu avoids it.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Liu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Liu.
A right-left combo lands from Liu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Liu.#T4#
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liu's corner calls for a 1-2. Liu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Liu connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Liu - just one landing.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Liu.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Liu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Liu works the jab nicely.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Liu just manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Balagot Liu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liu manages to avoid it.
Liu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Liu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Liu moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
A big right from Liu misses.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Liu misses with a looping right.#T1#
Liu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Liu tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Liu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Liu breaks away and moves out of range.
Liu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liu just misses with a punch to the body.
Liu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Liu with an uppercut!
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Liu lands a jab.
Liu throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Liu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Liu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu digs a good hook to Escobar Chavez's body.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liu. #T2#
Liu looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Liu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Liu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Liu.
A telegraphed right hand from Liu misses the target.
A jab from Liu finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Escobar Chavez stuns Liu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Liu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Liu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balagot Liu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liu missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Liu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Liu does it's job there.
Liu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Liu throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Liu's midsection.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Liu ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Liu checks it well.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Liu.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Liu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Liu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu walks into a left hand.
Liu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liu.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Liu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Liu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheers as Liu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Liu throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Liu misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Liu breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Liu throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Liu swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Liu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Liu thinking.
Liu moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Liu with a nice calf kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Liu's head but Liu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Liu misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Balagot Liu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Liu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar Chavez in his tracks.
Liu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liu throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Liu cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Liu's body.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Liu. That snapped Escobar Chavez's head back.
Liu misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Liu misses its intended target.
Liu clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Liu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Liu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Nice cross by Liu.
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!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escobar Chavez.
Liu misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Liu throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu throws a big shot that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
A solid body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Liu moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Liu's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Liu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Liu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Liu connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Liu on the side of the head.#T2#
Liu avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Liu jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Liu.
Liu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Liu is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Liu misses with a looping left.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
Liu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liu.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Liu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez cracks Liu with a good jab.#T3#
A big right from Liu misses.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Liu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar Chavez. Those never looked like landing.
Liu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Liu misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Liu loads up on a big left hand.
Liu swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
As Liu backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Liu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Liu counter with a right hand.
Liu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Liu keeps it at a distance.
Liu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Liu misses.
Liu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Liu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Liu throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A good leg kick by Liu.
Liu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A leg kick checked by Liu.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Liu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Liu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Liu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Liu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balagot Liu.
I've got Liu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balagot Liu!

After winning the bout, Balagot Liu thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PANDA 73     
Date:   Jan 15, 2021
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ho Soon lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Ho Soon with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Ho Soon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Soon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Ho Soon moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Ho Soon does it's job there.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Ho Soon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.#T1#
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Ho Soon's leg but Ho Soon calmly moves out of range.
Ho Soon fakes the leg kick and cracks Escobar Chavez in the body.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Ho Soon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ho Soon connects with a crisp jab.
Ho Soon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ho Soon looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a nice strike.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ho Soon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ho Soon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Ho Soon gets tackled into the cage by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez maintains the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Ho Soon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Ho Soon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Soon under the eye.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Ho Soon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ho Soon throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ho Soon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar Chavez scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ho Soon throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ho Soon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Ho Soon tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Ho Soon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Ho Soon moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ho Soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ho Soon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Ho Soon throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Ho Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Ho Soon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Ho Soon in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ho Soon backwards.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon slows down the pace here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon can't break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ho Soon can do to turn this around?
Ho Soon misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ho Soon avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho Soon. #BC2#
Ho Soon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ho Soon connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez tests Ho Soon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Ho Soon loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ho Soon. Ho Soon obviously looking to wear him down.
Ho Soon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Ho Soon slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ho Soon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ho Soon under the eye.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ho Soon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Ho Soon blocks it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Ho Soon counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ho Soon misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Ho Soon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho Soon throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Ho Soon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Ho Soon avoids the punch easily.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ho Soon tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar Chavez. Ho Soon shrugs it off though.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ho Soon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ho Soon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Ho Soon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Ho Soon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Ho Soon misses its intended target.
Ho Soon motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. Ho Soon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a body kick.
Ho Soon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Ho Soon throws a body kick.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a nice hook to Escobar Chavez's body. Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chu Ho Soon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ho Soon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Ho Soon's ribs.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Soon looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Ho Soon thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Escobar Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Ho Soon's shoulder, as Ho Soon tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ho Soon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Ho Soon down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez cracks Ho Soon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ho Soon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho Soon is just out of range.
Ho Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Ho Soon lands with a straight right. Escobar Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez jabs Ho Soon right on the nose. Ho Soon blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a low kick.
Ho Soon slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Ho Soon's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Ho Soon is out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it. #T4#
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ho Soon.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the body.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Ho Soon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Ho Soon didn't see that one coming.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ho Soon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho Soon on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PANDA 64     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
Valdez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Valdez misses with a lunging right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Valdez is out of range.
Valdez misses with a wild body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Valdez's ribs.
Valdez missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez punishes Valdez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Valdez slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Valdez looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Escobar Chavez scores with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Valdez tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valdez.
Valdez wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Valdez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Valdez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Valdez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Valdez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
enabling Valdez to counter with a crisp jab.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Valdez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Valdez blocks it.
Valdez with a jab.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Valdez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valdez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez jabs Valdez right on the nose. Valdez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
Valdez taking a breather.
Valdez blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valdez.
Valdez pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Valdez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Valdez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valdez takes a shot to the head.
Valdez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez misses with the head strike.
Valdez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Valdez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valdez misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Valdez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valdez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that Valdez ducks under and follows up with a left that Valdez also avoids with ease.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Valdez tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valdez can do to turn this around?
Valdez walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valdez misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Valdez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Valdez throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valdez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valdez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and Valdez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking. #T1#
Valdez connects with a high kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Valdez circles away.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Valdez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Valdez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valdez's head.
Valdez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Valdez.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
A big left from Valdez misses.
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!
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T2#
Valdez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valdez momentarily.
Valdez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Valdez's shoulder, as Valdez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Valdez didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses #CL2#
and Valdez moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeMario Valdez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valdez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valdez.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez presses Valdez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valdez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valdez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Valdez is struggling to control the position.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Valdez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valdez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valdez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez thuds his shin into the meat of Valdez's side.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Valdez counters with a nice uppercut.
Valdez takes one to the chin there.
Valdez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Valdez throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Valdez throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Valdez lands a nice shot to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez jabs Valdez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valdez moves away.
Valdez ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Escobar Chavez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valdez, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Valdez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valdez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Valdez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Valdez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valdez presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Valdez leaning against his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Valdez fails to land. #BC2#
Valdez breaks the clinch.
Valdez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Valdez moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Valdez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Valdez counters with a body kick.
DeMario Valdez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Valdez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valdez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Valdez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Valdez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
Valdez blocking some punches.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valdez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valdez is pushing Escobar Chavez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
Valdez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valdez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Valdez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Valdez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez being controlled against the cage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Valdez tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Valdez avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valdez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valdez tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Valdez back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valdez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Valdez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valdez's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Valdez.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A relieved looking Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 701     
Date:   Nov 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu digs a good body shot into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Fu Tu throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fu Tu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Fu Tu.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fu Tu misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Fu Tu's body. Fu Tu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Fu Tu slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu lands an overhand right.
Fu Tu misses the body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a head kick. Fu Tu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Fu Tu swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fu Tu.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Fu Tu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Fu Tu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fu Tu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fu Tu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Fu Tu's midsection.#T3#
Fu Tu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Fu Tu's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu Tu.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Fu Tu misses with a low kick.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Fu Tu should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fu Tu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu Tu throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Fu Tu moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
Fu Tu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fu Tu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fu Tu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fu Tu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fu Tu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Fu Tu moves away and avoids it.
Fu Tu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fu Tu manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Fu Tu with an uppercut!
Fu Tu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fu Tu loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
A low kick from Fu Tu misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Fu Tu moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Fu Tu lands a jab.
Fu Tu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar Chavez with a body shot.
Fu Tu misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fu Tu throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fu Tu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Fu Tu throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Fu Tu missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Fu Tu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu Tu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fu Tu can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fu Tu.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
and Fu Tu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fu Tu at a distance.
Fu Tu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a body shot.
Fu Tu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sloppy strikes from Fu Tu. Those never looked like landing.
Fu Tu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fu Tu is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fu Tu. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fu Tu blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Fu Tu moved out of range nicely.
Fu Tu looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Fu Tu steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fu Tu.
Fu Tu drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fu Tu connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fu Tu throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Fu Tu misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fu Tu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Fu Tu slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fu Tu was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Fu Tu misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu Tu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Fu Tu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fu Tu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Fu Tu ducks down to avoid it.
Fu Tu is looking for the big counter here.
Fu Tu misses with a two punch combination.
Fu Tu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Fu Tu's head.
Fu Tu connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fu Tu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fu Tu moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Fu Tu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fu Tu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Fu Tu tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Fu Tu.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fu Tu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Fu Tu ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Fu Tu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu Tu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fu Tu thinking.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
and Fu Tu counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fu Tu takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Fu Tu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fu Tu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Fu Tu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fu Tu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Fu Tu ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu Tu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fu Tu misses with a looping right.
Fu Tu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fu Tu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Donk. Escobar Chavez catches Fu Tu right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Fu Tu pushes Escobar Chavez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Fu Tu breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fu Tu walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Fu Tu.
Fu Tu slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
A head kick misses from Fu Tu.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Fu Tu circles away.
Fu Tu is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Fu Tu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Fu Tu as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Fu Tu blocks it.
Fu Tu throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fu Tu scores with a leg kick.
Fu Tu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Fu Tu counters with a nice uppercut.
Fu Tu walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Fu Tu's head.
Fu Tu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lunges at Fu Tu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fu Tu's hand.
Fu Tu throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fu Tu throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Shi Fu Tu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Tu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Fu Tu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fu Tu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fu Tu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fu Tu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fu Tu. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fu Tu needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Fu Tu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fu Tu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Fu Tu's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Fu Tu misses with a leg kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Fu Tu misses with a hook #CL#
and Escobar Chavez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu Tu has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Fu Tu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Fu Tu's ribcage. Fu Tu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fu Tu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 215.5 Arundel vs Wild     
Date:   Oct 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megalos tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves away
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Megalos avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Megalos.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Megalos feints a counter leg kick.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Megalos slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Megalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Megalos moves out of range.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Megalos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Megaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Megalos throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Megalos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Megalos sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Megalos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Megalos misses with an uppercut.
Megalos throws a body kick that misses.
Megalos misses with a looping left.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Megalos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Megalos misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Megaloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez darts in trying to clinch
and Megalos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Megalos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Megalos off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Megalos moves out of range easily.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Megalos scores with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Megalos loads up on a big left hand.
Megalos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez tried to counter with a leg kick but Megalos avoided it.
Megalos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Megalos can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Megalos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Megalos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Megalos moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Megalos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Megalos.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Megalos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Megalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Megalos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Megalos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez tries to keep at a distance but Megalos has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Megalos.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Megalos.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Megalos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez prevents Megalos from breaking the clinch.
Megalos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos takes a shot to the head.
Megalos scores with a shoulder strike.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Megalos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Megalos is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Megalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Megalos. #BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch.
Megalos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Megalos.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Megalos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Megalos.
Vasilios Megalos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez cracks Megalos with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Megalos is avoiding it.
Megalos flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez steps away.
Megalos stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Megalos ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Megalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Megalos lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
Megalos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Megalos moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Megalos lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Megalos.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Megalos.
Megalos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Megalos with a nice cross.
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Megalos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Megalos lands with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Megalos's body.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Megalos was well out of range.
Megalos tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Megalos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Megalos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Megalos.
Megalos stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Megalos ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Megalos is out of range.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos staying out of range there.
Megalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Megalos misses.
Escobar Chavez walks into a jab.
Megalos lands with a good body shot.
Megalos looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Megalos.
Megalos looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Megalos.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Megalos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar Chavez's knee momentarily.
Megalos throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Megalos avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Megalos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Megalos scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Megalos instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Megalos as the two fighters clinch.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos blocks an uppercut.
Megalos working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos misses with a punch on the inside.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Megalos lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Megalos can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Megalos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Megalos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Megalos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Megalos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Megalos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Megalos moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Megalos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Megalos lands with a left to the head.
Megalos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Vasilios Megalos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Megaloss head.
Megalos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Megalos.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Megalos throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasilios Megalos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Megalos coming out on top.
Megalos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab and a cross from Megalos.
Megalos lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Megalos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Megalos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Megalos's hand.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Megalos.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Megalos tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Megalos misses with a low kick.
Megalos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Megalos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Megalos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Megalos misses with a body kick.
A big left from Megalos misses.
Megalos just misses with a punch to the body.
Megalos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Megalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Megalos misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.#CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Megalos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Megalos misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Megalos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Megalos lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Megalos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Megalos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Megalos.
Megalos lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Megalos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Megalos avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T2#
Megalos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Megalos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Megalos presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Megalos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Megalos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Megalos digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Megalos blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Megalos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Megalos blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Megalos.
Megalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Megalos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Megalos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Megalos misses with a punch to the body. #T3##BC2#
Megalos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Megalos.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Megalos.
Megalos clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Megalos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Megalos.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megalos! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Megalos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Megalos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Megalos throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Megalos throws a body kick.
Megalos looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Megalos's body.#T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Megalos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Megalos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Megalos! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Megalos avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Megalos wants to clinch.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and pushes Megalos back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Megalos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez works Megalos's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Megalos moves away and avoids it.
Megalos throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Megalos blocks it.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vasilios Megalos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Megalos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilios Megalos!

 

Event: PFC 207 Krison vs Stone     
Date:   Sep 20, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Ahma drives through and clinches with Escobar Chavez against the cage.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Ahma.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Ahma.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ahma has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Ahma is trying to drag Escobar Chavez to the mat but Escobar Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Ahma - that landed with a thud.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands with a light punch inside.
Ahma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ahma wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar Chavez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Ahma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Ahma slips the punch.
Ahma scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ahma throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ahma staying out of range there.#T2#
Ahma misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Ahma strikes.
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!
Ahma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Ahma was well out of range.#CL2#
Ahma closes the distance and clinches.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ahma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahma can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ahma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahma backwards.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ahma fails to land.
Ahma blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahma.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ahma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Ahma misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Ahma blocks it.
Ahma misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Ahma pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Ahma gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ahma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ahma.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Ahma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ahma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahma's elbow.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahmas head.
Ahma is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Ahma avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Verneri Ahma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahma feints a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Ahma is predictable there
and Ahma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahma.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Ahma avoids the punch easily.
Ahma misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Ahma avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
And Ahma tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Ahma moved out of range nicely.
Ahma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Ahma moves out of range easily. #T1#
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ahma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that Ahma semi-blocks.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ahma walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Ahma slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Ahma is out of range.
Ahma dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Ahma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Ahma moves away
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
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!
Escobar Chavez sizes up Ahma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Ahma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
A head kick from Escobar Chavez lands but Ahma takes it in his stride.
Ahma gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Ahma moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahma controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Ahma blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ahma makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Ahma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahma's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ahma tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Ahma back against the cage.
Ahma throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ahma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ahma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Ahma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Verneri Ahma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ahma.
Ahma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ahma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Ahma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez pushes Ahma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahma has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Ahma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Escobar Chavez is pressed up against the cage. Ahma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar Chavez down to the mat. Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ahma just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez with a nice calf kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Ahma down.
Ahma throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ahma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Ahma had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Ahma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Ahma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ahma appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahma moves away.
Ahma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ahma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Ahma loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ahma.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Ahma 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ahma lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahma.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
letting Ahma counter with a right hand.
Ahma throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ahma throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahma is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Ahma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
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!
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahma moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Ahma throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahma moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Ahma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ahma blocks the body kick.
Ahma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Ahma counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Ahma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Ahma tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ahma. Escobar Chavez shrugs it off though.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Ahma throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Ahma lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahma is just out of range.#T4#
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ahma connects with a jab.
Ahma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ahma tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Ahma throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Ahma's body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Ahma.
Ahma is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Ahma thinks about the counter body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
I think Escobar Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh     
Date:   Aug 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Moru's front leg but catches the back leg as Moru tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice body kick there by Moru.
Moru misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Moru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez defending well as Moru loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Moru's ribs.
Moru chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Moru throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Moru misses.
Moru lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moru tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moru swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Moru avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Moru down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez pushes Moru up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
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!
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moru's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Moru stalls.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Moru blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moru tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Moru takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moru.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moru.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Moru blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Moru has Escobar Chavez pushed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moru looking to stall.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moru blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Moru fails to land.
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!
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moru avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moru was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Moru thinks about countering with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Moru strikes.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Moru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
An attempted straight right counter from Moru misses the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Moru slips under a jab.
Moru takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
Moru throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Moru moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Moru half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Moru takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Moru sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moru throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru with a hook.
Moru misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Moru shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
Moru tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Moru's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moru takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moru lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moru.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Moru misses the target.
Moru chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Moru is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Moru off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Moru takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moru ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Moru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moru throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moru pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Moru settles back down.
Moru fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Moru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez tries a quick counter leg kick but Moru is wise to it.
Moru takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right. #T4#
Moru takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Moru's shoulder, as Moru tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Moru lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.#CL2#
Moru gets tackled into the cage by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez maintains the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Moru tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moru tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Moru throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Moru's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Moru.
Moru effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Moru.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Moru blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Moru.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Moru.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moru working aggressively here.
Moru throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moru blocking some punches.
Moru softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Moru is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Moru has his back to the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moru using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar Chavez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Moru blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Moru's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez is working Moru over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moru backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moru throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Moru comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moru displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Moru is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Moru into the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Moru blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Moru is trying to stall.
Moru looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Moru prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Moru scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moru has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Moru lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Moru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Moru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moru backwards. #T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ma Moru has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez blocks an elbow strike from Moru.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moru misses with the head strike.
Moru misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moru lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moru stalling the fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Moru misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moru misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Moru misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 198 Pearson vs Nao     
Date:   Aug 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez cracks McArthur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
McArthur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McArthur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McArthur.
McArthur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McArthur defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
McArthur throws a nice outside leg kick.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McArthur fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McArthur moves away.
McArthur throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for McArthur.
McArthur looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McArthur.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
McArthur throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McArthur sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McArthur scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
McArthur throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Jab, jab by McArthur - just one landing.
Escobar Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McArthur misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McArthur manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McArthur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
McArthur with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez jabs at McArthur's body.
Kieran McArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McArthur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
McArthur throws a body shot but no joy.
McArthur blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McArthur is just out of range.#T2#
An inside leg kick from McArthur misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McArthur.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McArthur is able to avoid easily.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McArthur manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but McArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
McArthur scores with a nice strike.
McArthur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McArthur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks McArthur with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
McArthur takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McArthur throws a big shot that misses.
McArthur is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
McArthur wants to clinch.#T3#
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez catches McArthur with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McArthur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but McArthur avoids it easily.#CL2#
McArthur moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
McArthur blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McArthur working aggressively here.
McArthur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as McArthur controls the action.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McArthur lands a nice uppercut.
McArthur blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
McArthur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
McArthur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McArthur lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
McArthur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McArthur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McArthur throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McArthur.
McArthur misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McArthur swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McArthur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McArthur misses with an uppercut.
McArthur tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McArthur throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McArthur's hands.
McArthur avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from McArthur on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McArthur throws a half hearted mid kick.
McArthur feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McArthur.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick. #T1#
McArthur swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McArthur lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McArthur crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar Chavez - the referee stops the clock and McArthur gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar Chavez. McArthur manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
McArthur tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
McArthur is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
McArthur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McArthur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Kieran McArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McArthur saw that one coming.
McArthur jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McArthur walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
McArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
McArthur tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
McArthur throws a front kick that sends Escobar Chavez stumbling back into the cage.
McArthur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Escobar Chavez backs up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up but McArthur circles away and keeps his distance.
McArthur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McArthur slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
McArthur moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
McArthur tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
McArthur connects with a solid leg kick.
McArthur throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but McArthur avoids it.
It seemed like McArthur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McArthur thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
McArthur throws a quick inside leg kick.
McArthur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McArthur slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McArthur thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. McArthur moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McArthur.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McArthur. McArthur obviously looking to wear him down.
McArthur throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kieran McArthur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McArthur at a distance.
A cross from McArthur lands.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McArthur ducks down to avoid it.
McArthur avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McArthur's ribcage but misses.
McArthur moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McArthur lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McArthur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McArthur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kieran McArthur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on McArthur's shoulder, as McArthur tries to avoid the shot.
McArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped McArthur in his tracks.
McArthur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Nice body punch from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur lands a nice looking body kick.
McArthur with a nice cross.
McArthur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McArthur. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McArthur's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McArthur throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
McArthur rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McArthur tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McArthur has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McArthur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McArthur was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur blocks a leg kick.
McArthur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McArthur swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
McArthur misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
McArthur misses with a body shot.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as McArthur jumps back.
McArthur tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
McArthur misses with a wild body shot.
McArthur wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
McArthur throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target. #T2#
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but McArthur moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from McArthur, right into the meat of the thigh.
McArthur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McArthur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
McArthur lands a nice hook to Escobar Chavez's body. Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McArthur is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McArthur ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
McArthur tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when McArthur was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McArthur chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
McArthur looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McArthur has time to react.
McArthur throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and McArthur only half commits.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McArthur throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McArthur is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
McArthur on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McArthur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
McArthur finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
McArthur looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McArthur moves out of range.
McArthur appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
McArthur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for McArthur.
Escobar Chavez tests McArthur's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McArthur's head.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab.
McArthur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
McArthur throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
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!
McArthur walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Nice defenses there by McArthur.
McArthur delivers a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by McArthur. #CL2#
McArthur clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McArthur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McArthur prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by McArthur.
A head punch on the inside from McArthur fails to land.
McArthur blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McArthur avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
McArthur presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McArthur lands a body punch in the clinch.
McArthur misses with a hook from the clinch.
McArthur lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from McArthur.
McArthur gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McArthur lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from McArthur.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from McArthur.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran McArthur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McArthur has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran McArthur!

Kieran McArthur bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald     
Date:   Jul 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Jack throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar Chavez enables Jack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar Chavez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Escobar Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Escobar Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Jack's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jack tries to strike from the bottom.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jack has his foot on Escobar Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar Chavez is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
It looked like Jack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Jack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Jack shoots in.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar Chavez!
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack off the cage and back into range.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jack looking to score a takedown here. Escobar Chavez is defending well but Jack drives through and ends up in Escobar Chavez's guard.
Jack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez controlling the position.
Escobar Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab from Jack.
Jack tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Jack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Escobar Chavez being controlled here, momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving. #SU#
Jack stands up from Escobar Chavez's guard - Jack perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Escobar Chavez tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Jack scores with a one two! Escobar Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar Chavez, which made it look bad.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Jack avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Jack's knee but Jack avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.#TD#
Jack gets a takedown into half guard.
Escobar Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Jack thows a huge punch but Escobar Chavez dodges it nicely. #T4##SUB#
Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar Chavez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar Chavez.
Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack dives in and grabs Escobar Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar Chavez pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Escobar Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Jack.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar Chavez defends well and Jack ends up having to push Escobar Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Jack fails with the takedown.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar Chavez is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Escobar Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar Chavez but Escobar Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar Chavez smiles and moves away.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.#CL#
Jack clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escobar Chavez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

An out of breath Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2     
Date:   Jun 21, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cassino swinging wildly here.
Cassino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cassino is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Cassino steps away.
Cassino connects with a leg kick.
Cassino misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Cassino.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cassino.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Cassino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Cassino down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cassino rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cassino lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Cassino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar Chavez's knee momentarily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez cracks Cassino with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Cassino's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cassino.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Cassino throws a body kick.
That kick from Cassino tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cassino lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cassino. Cassino obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Cassino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cassino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monte Cassino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cassino scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Cassino.
A nice left hand lands by Cassino.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cassinos head.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Cassino.
Cassino blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through Cassino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cassino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Cassino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cassino lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Cassino blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Cassino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Cassino lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot. #BC#
Cassino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.#CL#
Cassino clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Cassino controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cassino fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cassino throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cassino.
Cassino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Cassino blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Cassino tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Cassino back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Cassino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cassino misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Cassino attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cassino throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cassino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cassino throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cassino looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Cassino.
Cassino misses with a straight right.
Cassino misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cassino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobar Chavez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cassino lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Cassino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassino was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Cassino throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassino throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Cassino blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Cassino seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cassino throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cassino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cassino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cassino throws a sloppy body shot
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Cassino throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a three punch combo!
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cassino throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Cassino is just out of range.
Cassino throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cassino throws out the jab.
Cassino slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
As Escobar Chavez tries to get set, Cassino tries to push him back and clinch up but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid the attempt.
Cassino avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cassino misses the jab.
Cassino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cassino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar Chavez was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Cassino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cassino throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Cassino misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez cracks Cassino with a good jab.
A slow jab from Cassino misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Cassino doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar Chavez circles away. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Cassino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Cassino's shoulder, as Cassino tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Cassino tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Cassino moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cassino.
Cassino defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Cassino returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cassino lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar Chavez avoided it.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Cassino looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Cassino cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez tests Cassino's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Cassino ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Cassino misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Cassino moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Cassino wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cassino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Cassino slips the punch.
Cassino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cassino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cassino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Cassino moved out of range nicely.
Cassino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cassino misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Cassino misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Cassino's front leg but catches the back leg as Cassino tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Cassino should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Cassino misses the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Cassino moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.#BC2#
Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch.
Cassino with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cassino scores with a jab.
Cassino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cassino.
Cassino throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Cassino misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cassino wants to clinch.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Cassino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cassino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cassino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cassino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
A good leg kick by Cassino.
Monte Cassino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cassino lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Cassino avoids it.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cassino.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cassino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cassino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cassino scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Cassino's body.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cassino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cassino missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cassino throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassino lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased. #T3#
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cassino fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Cassino loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cassino.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cassino.
A counter left hand to the body from Cassino misses its target.
Cassino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cassino looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cassino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Cassino settles back down.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Cassino.
Escobar Chavez pushes Cassino away with a front kick.
Escobar Chavez with the inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Cassino seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cassino on the side of the head. #T4#
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Cassino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Cassino moves away and avoids it.
Cassino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Cassino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cassino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cassino shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cassino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cassino drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez punishes Cassino's body with a nice straight punch.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Cassino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 180 Krison vs Moors     
Date:   May 24, 2020
#R1#
A low kick from Escobar Chavez misses
and Judah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Judah.
A nice side step and Escobar Chavez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Judah lands an overhand right.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Judah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Judah with a nice calf kick.
Judah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Judah.
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Judah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Judah takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elijah Judah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah scores with a jab.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Judah with a nice calf kick.
Judah throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Judah tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick misses from Judah.
Judah swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar Chavez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Judah blocks the low kick.
Judah scores with a decent looking hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Judah looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Escobar Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Judah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judah throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar Chavez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Judah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Judah's body.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Judah swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot. #T3##TD#
Escobar Chavez tries to sprawl but Judah drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Judah trying to control from Escobar Chavez's half guard. Escobar Chavez has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Judah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar Chavez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Judah, into his guard. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez passes Judah's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar Chavez controlling the action here. #T4#
Escobar Chavez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Judah!
Escobar Chavez controlling the pace for now.
Judah really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar Chavez controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Judah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Judah doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Judah.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Judah.
Judah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
Judah lands a head kick. Escobar Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Judah has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Judah avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Judah lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Judah lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Judah backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Judah prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Judah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Judah can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Judah or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Judah blocks it.
Judah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar Chavez smiles and moves away.
Judah connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah moves in looking to clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him off.#T2#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judah in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judah.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Judah was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Nice uppercut there from Judah.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheers as Judah lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Judah misses.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily. #T3#
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah throws a body shot but no joy.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Judah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Judah.
Judah throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Judah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Judah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Judah tries to land a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Judah throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez jabs Judah right on the nose. Judah blinks but takes it well.
Judah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Judah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses
and Judah counters with a left and a right that stings Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Judah throws a lazy head kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Judah on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Judah misses.
Escobar Chavez works Judah's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Judah under the eye.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Judah is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Judah tries to clinch up.
Judah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Judah checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Judah with a nice calf kick.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Judah.
Judah takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Judah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Judah had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judah manages to avoid it.
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!
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Judah slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.#T1#
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Judah keeps it at a distance.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez cracks Judah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Judah.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah dives in and grabs Escobar Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar Chavez pushes down on Judah's head and hops out.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Judah misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Judah needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Judah wants to clinch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Judah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Judah moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Judahs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Judah misses.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Judah.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Judah tries to clinch there but Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Judah avoids it with no problem.
Judah tries to clinch up
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez jabs Judah to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Judah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez lands a high kick!
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Judah.
Judah misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Judah. Those never looked like landing.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Nice jab there from Escobar Chavez.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Judah has Escobar Chavez up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Judah blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Judah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Judah.
Escobar Chavez gets through Judah's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Judah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Judah.
Judah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Judah misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Judah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Judah shoots in but Escobar Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Judah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 171 Semenko vs Peterson     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020
#R1#
Griffiths takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Griffiths lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Griffiths feints a counter leg kick.
Griffiths throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Griffiths jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Griffiths takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Griffiths chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Griffiths keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griffiths throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Griffiths cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Griffiths throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar Chavez's head.
Griffiths swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffiths tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Griffiths slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. Griffiths acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Griffiths gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
A solid leg kick lands there for Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Griffiths.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Griffiths.
Griffiths fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffiths.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Griffiths scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Griffiths there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Griffiths releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffiths misses the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griffiths was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Griffiths shakes it off.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Griffiths was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Griffiths only half commits.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
A slow jab from Griffiths misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Archie Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Griffiths 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Griffiths uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffiths wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range. #T4#
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Griffiths moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Griffiths ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Griffiths bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Griffiths! But no joy.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Griffiths throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Griffiths misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Griffiths moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Griffiths.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Griffiths throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Griffiths moved out of range nicely.
Griffiths lands with a right hand.
Griffiths misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Archie Griffiths will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Griffiths's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Griffiths scrambles back to his feet.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Griffiths moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Griffiths slips the punch.#T1#
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griffiths looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffiths tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffiths.
Griffiths ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Griffiths does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Griffiths tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Griffiths looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez works Griffiths's body with a nice hook.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Griffiths off the cage and back into range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Griffiths throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Griffiths looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffiths.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Griffiths loads up on a big left hand.
Griffiths tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has Griffiths up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Griffiths tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Griffiths goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar Chavez as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar Chavez as Griffiths tries to tie him up.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot. #BC2#
Griffiths breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffiths moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffiths counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A bone on bone clash there as Griffiths blocks the leg kick.
Griffiths follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Griffiths ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Griffiths lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Griffiths throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Griffiths's head but Griffiths sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Griffiths lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Griffiths blocks it.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Griffiths's shoulder, as Griffiths tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Griffiths fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Griffiths connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Griffiths uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez scores with a head kick. Griffiths tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griffiths ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Griffiths. Griffiths obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Griffiths is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Griffiths.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Griffiths circles away.
A little jabbing left from Griffiths on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffiths punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffiths should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Griffiths.
Griffiths looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Griffiths attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.#T2#
Griffiths throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Griffiths was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez with a hook.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Griffiths throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Griffiths lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Griffiths pushes him off.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Griffiths displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab. #T3#
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffiths's head.
Griffiths has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Griffiths scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Griffiths's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Griffiths ducked under it nicely.
Griffiths has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Escobar Chavez misses
and Griffiths connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffiths.
Griffiths uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffiths misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Griffiths jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
Griffiths lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffiths throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Griffiths throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Griffiths throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Griffiths uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Griffiths throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Griffiths wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez keeps control of Griffiths as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Griffiths lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Archie Griffiths.
I think Griffiths 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths!

A victorious Archie Griffiths thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 166 Hanagan vs Ispa     
Date:   Mar 29, 2020
#R1#
Head on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Head with an uppercut!
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Head is just out of range.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
Head avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.
Head punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head misses the jab.
Head is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar Chavez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Head has a takedown stuffed.
A left lands for Head.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Head looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Head throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Head.
Head keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
A counter left hand to the body from Head misses its target.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Head misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Head avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.#TD#
Head feints and as Escobar Chavez raises his hands in defense, Head changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar Chavez controlling Head's posture.
Head works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Head not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Head's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Head wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar Chavez keeps working.
Head missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Escobar Chavez wants to improve his position but Head is controlling well. #SUB#
Head is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Head has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Escobar Chavez is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Head thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Escobar Chavez can't escape the position.
Escobar Chavez regains half guard.
Head throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Head slips a nice elbow through Escobar Chavez's hands, connecting with Escobar Chavez's forehead.
Escobar Chavez is doing well to control the position and prevent Head from advancing to side control.
Escobar Chavez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Head.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Escobar Chavez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Head is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez is looking to control Head's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar Chavez avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Head misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Head rather than just go for the knockout.
Head doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
A big right from Head misses.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Head closes the distance and pushes Escobar Chavez back into the cage.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar Chavez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Head shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrick Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Head.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Head with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Head, as that shot connected.
Head has his takedown stuffed
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Head darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Head into the cage.
Head blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez leaves Head with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Head is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez wants to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch position.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Head shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Head shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Head's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T3#
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Head takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Head misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Head blocks a jab.#TD#
Head scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Head is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Escobar Chavez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Head won't allow Escobar Chavez to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head with a flurry of punches that miss.
Head works over Escobar Chavez with some ground and pound from guard.
Escobar Chavez keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head stops Escobar Chavez from standing up.
Head throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Head down.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Head misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Head is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Head tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Head's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Head.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Head's ribs.
Head takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.#TD#
Head shoots in and bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Head throws a big elbow that misses.
Head throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar Chavez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Head postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar Chavez wants to stand up but Head is controlling him. #T2#
Head throws a strike but Escobar Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Head wants to stand up but Escobar Chavez is controlling him.
Head wants to get back to his feet but Escobar Chavez passes into half guard. #T3#
Escobar Chavez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Head tries to kick Escobar Chavez off but Escobar Chavez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Head trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Head wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Head gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Head tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
Head has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Head's head.
Head takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Head gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Escobar Chavez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobar Chavez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ramon Escobar Chavez made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar Chavez cracks Caunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caunt is able to avoid easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Caunt. That one must have hurt.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
And Escobar Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Caunt manages to step out the way in time.
Caunt misses with a looping left.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Caunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Caunt's knee momentarily.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Caunt does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caunt with a body shot.
Caunt slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar Chavez counters with a left to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Caunt blocks it.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt misses with the body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Caunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That kick from Caunt tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a body kick but Caunt moved away.
Caunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar Chavez under the eye.
Caunt misses with a body kick.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Caunt throws a combination. Escobar Chavez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Caunt misses the jab.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target. #T3#
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Caunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Caunt throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Caunt with a hook.
Escobar Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Caunt.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Caunt counter with a right hand.
Caunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T4#
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt misses the jab.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Caunt.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Caunt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Caunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Caunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Caunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
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!
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Caunt defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt misses with a double jab
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Caunt slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Caunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Caunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Caunt.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Caunt's body.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Caunt counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
Caunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Caunt.
Caunt is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Caunt - the referee stops the clock and Escobar Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Caunt. Escobar Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Caunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Caunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected. #T3#
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Caunt misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caunt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Caunt throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch lands to the side of Caunt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Caunt scores with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caunt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Caunt's midsection.
Caunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Caunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Caunt.
Caunt slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar Chavez in his tracks.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Caunt is out of range.
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 Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Caunt tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Caunt checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Caunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Caunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Caunt with a hook.
Caunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caunt wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T1#
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Caunt lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
Caunt slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Caunt's body. Caunt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Some bone on bone action there as Caunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Caunt looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Caunt throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left lands for Caunt.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Caunt connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caunt throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.#T2#
Caunt takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Caunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
It appears Caunt was looking to counter with a kick there.
Caunt throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Caunt.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Caunt avoids it with no problem.
Caunt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar Chavez momentarily.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Caunt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Caunt's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Caunt's shoulder, as Caunt tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Caunt. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Caunt throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Caunt only half commits.
Caunt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Caunt scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caunt looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Caunt is looking to land body kicks.
Caunt blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Caunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez jabs Caunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caunt scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Caunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Caunt ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Caunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Caunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Caunt lands a slapping body shot.
Caunt throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Escobar Chavez's torso.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
It looked like Caunt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Caunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Caunt connects with a crisp jab.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Caunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Caunt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Caunt.
Well Caunt 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!

After the fight, Dick Caunt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Jan 12, 2020
#R1#
Nakano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nakano tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakano tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Nakano moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A short left from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Nakano lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakanos head.
A right hand to the body from Nakano.
Nakano looking to slow down the pace here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nakano swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range. #T2#
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Nakano.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakano throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nakano.
Nakano looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Nakano tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nakano - that will leave a mark!
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Nakano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Nakano down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Nakano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nakano - the referee stops the clock and Escobar Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nakano. Escobar Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Nakano gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakano.
Nakano misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Nakano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nakano trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano taking a breather.
Nakano tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Nakano tries to stall but Escobar Chavez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Nakano with a nice body shot.#BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Nakano works over Escobar Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nakano wants to clinch.
Nakano misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakano.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Nakano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakano.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nakano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Nakano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Nakano scores with a push kick.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crunch! Nakano slams his shin into Escobar Chavez's torso.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and pushes Nakano back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A body shot lands from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Nakano's head. #T1#
Nakano blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Nakano stalling against the cage.
Escobar Chavez cracks Nakano with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano tries to stall but Escobar Chavez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
Nakano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Nakano.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar Chavez gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nakano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Nakano tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Nakano leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A short right from Nakano.
Nakano looking to stall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Nakano.
Nakano pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakano trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakano into the cage.#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Nakano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez pushes Nakano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nakano looking to slow down the pace here.
Nakano struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez is working Nakano over against the cage.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez 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!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Nakano's body. Nakano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nakano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nakano misses with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Nakano off balance momentarily.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar Chavez as Nakano tries to tie him up.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Nakano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Nakano is stalling here.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
Nakano gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakano's elbow.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nakano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
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!
Nakano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Nakano. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Nakano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar Chavez.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Nakano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Nakano controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nakano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Nakano avoiding damage.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Naoyuki Nakano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakano.
Nakano lands a left hand.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Nakano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Nakano.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nakano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano. #T4#
Escobar Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakano scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakano swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Nakano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakano leaning against his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakano.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Nakano.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Nakano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nakano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar Chavez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir     
Date:   Dec 01, 2019
#R1#
A head kick by Timmon misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Timmon didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Timmon's ribs.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Timmon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timmon is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Timmon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Timmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Timmon staying out of range there.#T1#
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmon.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmon is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timmon throws a head kick that Escobar Chavez semi-blocks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Timmon cracks the inside of Escobar Chavez's front leg.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Timmon down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez pushes Timmon away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmon! But no joy.#T2#
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Timmon moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
Timmon throws a big counter head kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmon.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Timmon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Timmon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTimmon.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmon. That did some damage!
Timmon missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Timmon saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Timmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Timmon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Timmon checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Timmon's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Timmon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Timmon moves out of range.
Timmon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Timmon checks it
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Escobar Chavez in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmon misses with a punch 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!
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Timmon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Timmon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmon defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Timmon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Timmon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Timmon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Timmon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tests Timmon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Timmon lands but Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Timmon moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Timmon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Timmon throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Timmon clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmons head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timmon tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmon can do to turn this around?
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmon.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Timmon pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon lands an uppercut.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with the head strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon blocking some punches.
Timmon lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Timmon. #BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmon.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon misses with the head strike. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.#CL2#
Timmon moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Timmon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Timmon moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmon manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmon.
Timmon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Timmon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Timmon connects with a body shot.
Timmon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Timmon tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Timmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range.
Timmon checks a leg kick.
Timmon thumps Escobar Chavez with a low kick.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Timmon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmon jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmon doesn't seem phased though.
Timmon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Timmon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmon lands a jab.#T3##CL2#
Timmon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Timmon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braylin Timmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timmon moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Timmon's head but Timmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmon slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timmon misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: PFC 135 Moors vs Stone     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1#
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for La Bor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
La Bor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
La Bor looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. La Bor knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Bor is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped La Bor in his tracks.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but La Bor moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Bor looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a good low kick that Escobar Chavez was not able to check.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and La Bor is able to avoid easily.
La Bor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from La Bor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
La Bor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body. #T2#
La Bor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and La Bor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
La Bor misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but La Bor moves out of range. #T3#
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into La Bor's body.
Jab from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez dodges the punch combination from La Bor.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
La Bor wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow La Bor down.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. La Bor didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
La Bor throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
La Bor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice cross by La Bor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
La Bor misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
La Bor jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and La Bor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Bor can do to turn this around?
La Bor takes one to the chin there.
La Bor misses with a wild combination.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Bor tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.#T1#
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
La Bor lands with a straight right. Escobar Chavez didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
La Bor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
La Bor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
La Bor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
La Bor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of La Bor's head.
La Bor prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
La Bor blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
La Bor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against La Bor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
La Bor working aggressively here.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La Bor's elbow.
La Bor tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing La Bor back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
La Bor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez gets through La Bor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La Bor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
La Bor scores with a shot to the body.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor wants to counter the offense by Escobar Chavez and move into the clinch position.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from La Bor is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
La Bor misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. La Bor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from La Bor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez feints and then cracks La Bor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La Bor down.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a good jab.#T1#
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
La Bor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and La Bor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
La Bor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to La Bor's midsection.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
La Bor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
La Bor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from La Bor misses its intended target.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
La Bor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
La Bor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of La Bor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La Bor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La Bor with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as La Bor throws out the jab. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
La Bor ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
La Bor slips under a jab.
La Bor checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La Bor.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. La Bor doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends La Bor's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but La Bor slips the punch.
La Bor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
La Bor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
La Bor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through La Bor's defenses.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez shakes him off and moves away.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but La Bor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
La Bor misses with the combination.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

An out of breath and clearly excited Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC 130 Wright vs Moors     
Date:   Sep 29, 2019
#R1#
McLaughlin throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and McLaughlin only half commits.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McLaughlin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLaughlin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar Chavez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar Chavez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLaughlin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into McLaughlin's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by McLaughlin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLaughlin throws the kick towards the body but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez works McLaughlin's body with a nice hook.
McLaughlin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar Chavez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLaughlin works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLaughlin's calf.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.#T3#
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like McLaughlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McLaughlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLaughlin swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from McLaughlin on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
McLaughlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McLaughlin works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McLaughlin cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as McLaughlin jumps back.
McLaughlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
McLaughlin swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McLaughlin has time to react.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into McLaughlin's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and McLaughlin counters with an outside leg kick.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McLaughlin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but McLaughlin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez tests McLaughlin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands with an overhand left.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin thumps Escobar Chavez with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez jabs at McLaughlin's body.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and McLaughlin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
McLaughlin checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin slips a jab and a cross from Escobar Chavez.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar Chavez there.#T3#
Escobar Chavez tries to work over McLaughlin's front leg with a kick but McLaughlin checks it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from McLaughlin in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but McLaughlin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but McLaughlin ducks down to avoid it.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McLaughlin drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLaughlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
McLaughlin wants to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by McLaughlin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLaughlin, right into the meat.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez 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!
#R3#
McLaughlin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McLaughlin misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McLaughlin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. McLaughlin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
A shot to the liver by McLaughlin. Beautiful body shot.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.#T1#
McLaughlin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McLaughlin lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but McLaughlin pushes him off.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McLaughlin - the referee stops the clock and Escobar Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McLaughlin avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar Chavez should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. McLaughlin knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes McLaughlin and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLaughlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #BC2#
McLaughlin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
McLaughlin tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but McLaughlin moved out of range.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McLaughlin was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McLaughlin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McLaughlin throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from McLaughlin does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike McLaughlin.
I think McLaughlin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!

A very excited looking Mike McLaughlin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.#T1##TD2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reigns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Reigns slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking to escape.
Reigns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reigns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar Chavez is trying to stand back up but Reigns is controlling him #SUB2#
Reigns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez wants to improve his position but Reigns is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Reigns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez is controlling Reigns's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES#
Escobar Chavez has one foot on Reigns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Reigns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reigns misses with a takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Reigns tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar Chavez pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Reigns's head back. #CL2#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Reigns looking to stall.
Reigns pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Escobar Chavez leaves Reigns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reigns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reigns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reigns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully. #T2#
Escobar Chavez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Reigns moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Reigns with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Reigns darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Escobar Chavez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head. #BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Reigns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Reigns clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #TD2#
Reigns jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar Chavez passes Reigns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reigns trying to hold on to Escobar Chavez's head to control him but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Reigns tries to roll over but Escobar Chavez keeps him under control.#T2#
Escobar Chavez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Reigns wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reigns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Reigns throwing shots but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Reigns passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reigns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: PFC 119 Bathory vs Jacobson     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Head throws a wild body kick that Escobar Chavez sees coming a mile off.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Head sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Head has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Head bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Head thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Head moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Head.
Head throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Head defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Head works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Head lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Head.
Head digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Head doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Head.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Head misses with a punch on the inside.
Head swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Head lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Head.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Head backwards. #T3#
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Head lands an uppercut.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Head creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Head misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Head lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Head misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Head tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Head lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head lands a shot to the body.
Head misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Head misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Head blocking some punches.
Head fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
Head works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Head back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
A low kick from Head is predictable there
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Head lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Head.
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!
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Head.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Head with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Head scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Head walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Head digs a good hook to Escobar Chavez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head slips under a jab.
Head throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.#T2#
Head throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Head. Head obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Head uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Head saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Head missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Head throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Head avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Head doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Head misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Escobar Chavez connects with a high kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Head throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with the combination.
Head checks a leg kick.#T4#
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Head appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Head slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
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!
Head slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Head connects with a leg kick. Escobar Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Head.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Head.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Head's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Head throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Head.
Head looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Head there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Head takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Head strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Head.
Head lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head looks to land a combination but Escobar Chavez avoids it well. #T1#
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Head.
Nice uppercut there from Head.
Head fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Head pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Escobar Chavez tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Head manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Head throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Escobar Chavez catches Head right on the button with a cross.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Head lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Head thuds his right hand into Escobar Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Head throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Head throws a head punch that misses.
Head tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Head tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Head can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Head tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Head working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Head avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Head prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Head scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Head.
Head struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Head has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Head fails to land.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Head tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Head and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Head goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Head tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garrick Head.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A very excited looking Ramon Escobar Chavez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 110 Rock vs Urani     
Date:   Jun 09, 2019
#R1#
A big right from Zhai misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Zhai punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Zhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zhai's hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Zhai.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zhai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Zhai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar Chavez. Zhai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Zhai lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Zhai is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez moves forwards but Zhai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Zhai keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Zhai lands with a cross.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Zhai moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
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!
Escobar Chavez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhai is just out of range.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Zhai is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zhai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhai throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai punishes Escobar Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Zhai knows he should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Zhai misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zhai.
A shot to the liver by Zhai. Beautiful body shot.
Zhai throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Zhai misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhai. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhai.
Zhai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Zhai swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Zhai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
Zhai moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez wants to slow Zhai down by chopping away at his legs.
Zhai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zhai is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar Chavez rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Zhai blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Zhai misses #CL#
and Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Zhai lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Zhai is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhai blocking some punches.
Zhai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai. #T3#
Zhai cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zang Zhai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Zhai on the inside.
Zhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhai prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Zhai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Zhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Zhai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhai's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhai.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Zhai.
Zhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zang Zhai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot. #CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Zhai against the cage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Zhai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Zhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Zhai scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhai.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhai throws a head punch that misses.
Zhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhai.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses with some punches.
Zhai misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhai.
Zhai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Zhai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands. #T3#
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Zhai misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zang Zhai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Zhai lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zhai.
A short right from Zhai.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai misses with a body punch.
Zhai blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Zhai can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action. #T4#
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Zhai.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
Zhai is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhai backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhai's elbow.
Zhai blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Zhai avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zang Zhai.
Well Zhai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zang Zhai!

Our winner, Zang Zhai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado     
Date:   May 12, 2019
#R1#
La Bor looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
La Bor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
A jab from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow La Bor down with leg kicks.
La Bor misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and La Bor counters with a body kick that stops Escobar Chavez in his tracks momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
La Bor throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
La Bor tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and La Bor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
La Bor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
La Bor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
La Bor tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
La Bor looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
La Bor throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from La Bor misses.
Escobar Chavez cracks La Bor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.#T2#
La Bor moves out of range of the strikes.
La Bor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
La Bor lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar Chavez seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses #CL#
and La Bor counters by moving into the clinch.
La Bor has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
La Bor works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
La Bor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
La Bor struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
La Bor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La Bor backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La Bor is trying to force a seperation but Escobar Chavez has the dominant position.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
La Bor lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
La Bor can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands. #T4#
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but La Bor avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
La Bor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La Bors head.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by La Bor.
La Bor blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La Bor blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over La Bor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from La Bor fails to land.
La Bor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by La Bor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
La Bor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but La Bor moves out of range.
It looked like La Bor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. La Bor shakes it off.
La Bor throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez jabs at La Bor's body.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but La Bor keeps it at a distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that misses
enabling La Bor to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
La Bor scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
La Bor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as La Bor blocks the low kick.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. La Bor saw that one coming.
La Bor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
La Bor avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
La Bor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but La Bor avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
La Bor throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
La Bor misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
La Bor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Escobar Chavez lands but La Bor takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but La Bor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar Chavez should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
La Bor tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
La Bor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
La Bor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
La Bor scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
La Bor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. La Bor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from La Bor.
La Bor misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with La Bor against the cage.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
La Bor breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
La Bor missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
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!
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but La Bor seems unphased.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. La Bor should have avoided that one.
La Bor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La Bor.
La Bor misses with a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from La Bor tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La Bor.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from La Bor misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
La Bor throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
La Bor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
La Bor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. La Bor ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles La Bor. La Bor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez rushes La Bor and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez pushes La Bor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as La Bor controls his hands.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for La Bor.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
La Bor lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Bor misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
La Bor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from La Bor.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through La Bor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez presses La Bor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La Bor lands a body punch.
La Bor blocking some punches.
La Bor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but La Bor blocks it.
La Bor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from La Bor.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches. #T2#
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
La Bor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez. #BC#
La Bor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at La Bor's ribcage but misses.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
La Bor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
La Bor takes a jab right on the kisser.
La Bor misses with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but La Bor moves out of range.
La Bor slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
La Bor slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar Chavez clobbers La Bor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
La Bor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Bor.
La Bor jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
La Bor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
letting La Bor counter with a right hand.
La Bor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
La Bor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
La Bor misses with a double jab.
La Bor just misses with a punch to the body.
La Bor gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
La Bor throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez looks to clinch
and La Bor counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La Bor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into La Bor's ribs.
La Bor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
La Bor throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Manuel La Bor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
La Bor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! La Bor scrambles back to his feet.
La Bor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez jabs at La Bor's body.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but La Bor is just out of range.
La Bor ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a two punch combination.
La Bor misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 99 Stone vs Wright     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Fei Chung lands with a shot to the body.
Fei Chung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fei Chung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
Escobar Chavez has closed the distance and engaged Fei Chung in a clinch.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez presses Fei Chung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Fei Chung is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez is defending well.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Chung controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Fei Chung - that landed with a thud.
Fei Chung blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Fei Chung lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Fei Chung controls his hands.
Fei Chung swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Chung lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Fei Chung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Escobar Chavez can't fight it off and eventually Fei Chung manages to take the fight to the floor. Escobar Chavez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Fei Chung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Escobar Chavez is looking to stand up but Fei Chung isn't so interested in that idea.
Fei Chung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Fei Chung is fighting to break Escobar Chavez's control of his arms but Escobar Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Escobar Chavez is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fei Chung lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Fei Chung's head back.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Fei Chung knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Chung is just out of range.
Fei Chung takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Fei Chung.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Fei Chung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Fei Chung's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fei Chung under the eye.
Escobar Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez tries to move into range but Fei Chung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fei Chung.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Fei Chung sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung misses with a straight right.
Fei Chung keeps Escobar Chavez at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fei Chung can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Fei Chung.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Fei Chung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T1#
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fei Chung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fei Chung finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Fei Chung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Fei Chung tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Fei Chung throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild body kick that Fei Chung sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fei Chung walks into a jab.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez catches Fei Chung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Fei Chung is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Fei Chung.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fei Chung. #T3#
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Fei Chung is trying to counter with his kicks.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Fei Chung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fei Chung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez catches Fei Chung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fei Chung! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks Fei Chung with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fei Chung misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Fei Chung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar Chavez as he avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a straight left.
Fei Chung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Fei Chung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Fei Chung blocks it.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fei Chung scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Fei Chung throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Fei Chung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Chung is just out of range.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Fei Chung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fei Chung connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Fei Chung misses.
Escobar Chavez cracks Fei Chung with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fei Chung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a big shot that misses.
Fei Chung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.#T2#
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Fei Chung misses the target.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung counters with a body kick.
Fei Chung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Fei Chung thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar Chavez's side.
Fei Chung throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Fei Chung misses with a wild combination.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fei Chung. That did some damage!#T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Fei Chung misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.#T4#
Fei Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fei Chung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Fei Chung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez punishes Fei Chung's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fei Chung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Wu Fei Chung stepped up to the mic, saying 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.

 

Event: PFC 91 Gaetz vs Tuala     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Brixton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
An inside leg kick lands from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Brixton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range and Brixton settles back down.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brixton misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Brixton steps away.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Brixton checks it.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Brixton takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Brixton dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
Brixton moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez cracks Brixton with a good jab.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez stuns Brixton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brixton staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Brixton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez has Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage. #T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Escobar Chavez gets through Brixton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Brixton finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
Brixton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brixton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brixton lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Brixton moved out of range nicely.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.#T3#
Brixton throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Brixton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Brixton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brixton ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Brixton throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
A low kick from Brixton is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Brixton's head back.
Brixton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Brixton moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brixton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brixton's head backwards.
Good shot there by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Brixton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Brixton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez jabs Brixton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Brixton.
Brixton cracks Escobar Chavez with an open hand slap.
Brixton with a jab.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Brixton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brixton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Brixton's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brixton thuds his right hand into Escobar Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brixton misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Escobar Chavez counters by clinching up.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
I was talking to Brixton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Brixton misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Brixton.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Brixton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brixton misses with a right hand
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Brixton works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Brixton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Brixton swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brixton takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Brixton misses.
Escobar Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brixton looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Brixton cracks Escobar Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Brixton.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brixton with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brixton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Escobar Chavez walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brixton throws a body shot but no joy.
Brixton misses with an uppercut
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Brixton throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Brixton scores with a leg kick.
Brixton throws a leg kick that misses.
Brixton scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Brixton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Brixton.
Brixton misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brixton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Brixton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Brixton misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brixton checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
A big right from Brixton misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Brixton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez motions for Brixton to come forward. Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Brixton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Brixton's head.
Brixton is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Brixton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Brixton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Brixton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brixton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Brixton lands with a good body shot.
Brixton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Brixton's ribs.
Nice shot by Brixton.
Brixton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez moves forwards but Brixton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brixton swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a low kick, right behind Brixton 's knee.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brixton.
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!
Brixton lands the left hand.
Brixton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brixton tries to land a leg kick but Escobar Chavez saw it coming and moves away.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brixton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brixton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brixton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Brixton moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton scores with a nice head shot.
Brixton lands with a nice body punch.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a combination. Brixton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Escobar Chavez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brixton to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Brixton misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brixton tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brixton moves away.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brixton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Brixton misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brixton lands a front kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Brixton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a clinch but Brixton shakes him off and moves away.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brixton throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.#T4#
Brixton avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Brixton blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brixton. Escobar Chavez shrugs it off though.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Brixton checks it.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton lands a body shot.
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Danny Brixton.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC 87 Slurper vs Kansleri     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Leikola. #CUT#
It looks like Ramon Escobar Chavez has been cut.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up but Leikola circles away and keeps his distance.
Leikola lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Leikola does it's job there.
Leikola throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leikola's head.
Leikola takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leikola takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Leikola is rocked!
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Leikola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leikola.
Leikola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leikola seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Escobar Chavez punishes Leikola's body with a nice straight punch.
Leikola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Leikola has time to react.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Leikola feints and then cracks Escobar Chavez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Leikola digs a good body shot into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leikola with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Leikola takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Leikola misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Leikola avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Leikola slips the punch.
Leikola throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Leikola throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Leikola moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing. #T2#
Leikola slips under a jab.
Leikola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Leikola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Leikola is out of range.
Leikola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leikola misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Leikola saw that one coming.
Leikola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leikola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Leikola is having none of it.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leikola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Leikola lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Leikola tries to bum rush Escobar Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Leikola's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leikola misses with some punches.
Leikola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Leikola manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Leikola counters with a good low kick that Escobar Chavez was not able to check.
A head kick misses from Leikola.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Leikola's front leg but catches the back leg as Leikola tries to avoid it.
Leikola lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Leikola with a hook.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leikola.
Leikola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leikola throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Leikola was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Leikola moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Leikola against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leikola.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez. #BC#
Leikola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leikola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Leikola takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leikola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leikola avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A little feinted left hand from Leikola on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Leikola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Leikola seems unphased.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
A left lands for Leikola.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leikola.
Leikola throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Leikola sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez works Leikola's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ismo Leikola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Escobar Chavez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leikola throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Leikola lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Leikola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Leikola with an uppercut!
Leikola throws out a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and Leikola only half commits.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Leikola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leikola's hand.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leikola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Leikola avoids it easily.
Leikola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Leikola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leikola's head backwards.
Leikola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Leikola swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Leikola.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Leikola avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lunges at Leikola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leikola's hand.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Leikola looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Leikola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Leikola throws a series of strikes that have Escobar Chavez backpedaling.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Leikola tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leikola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Leikola moved out of range.
As Escobar Chavez backs away, Leikola returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez feints and then cracks Leikola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leikola down.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Leikola misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Leikola ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leikola takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Leikola misses with a leg kick.
Leikola misses with a looping right.
Leikola connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leikola moves out of range of the body kick.
Leikola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Leikola lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage and back into range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leikola. Leikola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leikola looks to land a combination but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Leikola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leikola is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a counter right but Leikola avoids it with no problem.
A good leg kick by Leikola. #T3#
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leikola.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
Leikola scores with a leg kick.
Leikola throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Leikola takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Leikola throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Leikola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Leikola is just out of range.
Leikola thumps Escobar Chavez with a low kick.
Leikola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Leikola motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. Leikola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Leikola. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leikola ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Leikola throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
Leikola looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leikola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leikola throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leikola moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Leikola scores with a decent looking hook.
Leikola throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola misses with a low kick.
Leikola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Leikola throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez walks into a jab.
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 Ismo Leikola will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramon Escobar Chavez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leikola manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Leikola.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leikola moves away.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Leikola was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar Chavez.
Leikola looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Leikola.
Leikola swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leikola moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leikola.
Leikola looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leikola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Leikola's ribs.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Leikola's ribs.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leikola misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Leikola is out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Leikola.
Leikola throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leikola.
Leikola jabs Escobar Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Leikola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leikola.
Leikola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leikola is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Leikola's head but Leikola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leikola walks into a left hand. #T2#
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Leikola scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar Chavez should have avoided that one.
Leikola moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leikola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
Escobar Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leikola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leikola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leikola throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leikola moves out of range of the strikes.
Leikola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leikola takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Leikola.
Leikola misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Leikola's head but Leikola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left and a right from Leikola both land. Nice combination.
Leikola takes one to the side of the head.
Leikola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leikola misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leikola misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leikola smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leikola cracks Escobar Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Some bone on bone action there as Leikola checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Leikola blocks a jab.
A low kick from Leikola is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Leikola throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Leikola lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Leikola down with leg kicks.
Leikola scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar Chavez just manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Leikola.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leikola's sensitive parts.
Leikola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Escobar Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Leikola walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
I think Leikola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 79 Ortega vs Yamaguchi     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but McLaughlin is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
McLaughlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but McLaughlin moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but McLaughlin avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McLaughlin throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
McLaughlin lands a jab to Escobar Chavez's midsection.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and McLaughlin counters with a left to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Escobar Chavez misses
and McLaughlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks McLaughlin off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from McLaughlin. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
McLaughlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and McLaughlin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McLaughlin scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McLaughlin with a body shot.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donk. McLaughlin catches Escobar Chavez right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Escobar Chavez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLaughlin scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body kick there by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
McLaughlin misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLaughlin throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McLaughlin throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. McLaughlin will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and McLaughlin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike McLaughlin dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLaughlin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends McLaughlin's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McLaughlin scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a low kick nicely.
McLaughlin throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
McLaughlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of McLaughlin's front leg.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A bone on bone clash there as McLaughlin blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from McLaughlin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLaughlin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Escobar Chavez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McLaughlin has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLaughlin moves away.#T2#
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar Chavez's head back.
McLaughlin lands a head shot.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
McLaughlin misses with some punches.
McLaughlin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
McLaughlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLaughlin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McLaughlin or not.
McLaughlin scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
McLaughlin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
McLaughlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but McLaughlin is just out of range.
McLaughlin throws a poor cross that misses
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body. #T4#
McLaughlin stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from McLaughlin misses its intended target.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McLaughlin lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McLaughlin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from McLaughlin tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
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 Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLaughlin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McLaughlin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin connects with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin misses the body punch
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
McLaughlin throws a head kick that half lands.
McLaughlin cracks Escobar Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
McLaughlin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez takes one to the chin there.
McLaughlin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
McLaughlin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A short right from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
McLaughlin tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
McLaughlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Still in the clinch, McLaughlin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
McLaughlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as McLaughlin controls his hands.
McLaughlin tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing McLaughlin back against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McLaughlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez gets through McLaughlin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McLaughlin fails to land.
A short uppercut from McLaughlin.
A right hook to the body lands for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks an uppercut.
McLaughlin blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McLaughlin backwards.
McLaughlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McLaughlin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but McLaughlin blocks it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez cracks McLaughlin with a nice body shot.
McLaughlin tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
McLaughlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLaughlin's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
McLaughlin sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. McLaughlin ducked under it nicely.
McLaughlin lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.#T4#
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McLaughlin throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but McLaughlin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like McLaughlin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but McLaughlin slips the punch.
McLaughlin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but McLaughlin moves his leg out of the way.
McLaughlin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike McLaughlin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McLaughlin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McLaughlin!

Mike McLaughlin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov     
Date:   Nov 10, 2018
#R1#
Escobar Chavez cracks Dall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dall has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Dall's head.
Dall swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Dall blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dall.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Dall jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Dall is looking to counter with a body kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Dall with an open hand slap.#T1#
Escobar Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar Chavez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Dall avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Dall is out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez works the jab nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a straight right hand.
Dall fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Some wild striking there from Dall.
Dall shoots for a double leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. He's pushed Dall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
Dall blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tests Dall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dall throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
A clash of legs there as Dall blocks the low kick.
A left lands for Dall.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Dall.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Dall.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Dall's midsection.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar Chavez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dall tries to move into range but Escobar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dall lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar Chavez will feel that in the morning.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez forces Dall back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Dall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Dall working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Dall lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dall lands a body shot. #T1##BC#
Dall breaks the clinch.
Escobar Chavez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dall is out of range and Escobar Chavez settles back down.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a good low kick that Escobar Chavez was not able to check.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Dall shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escobar Chavez's guard.
Dall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Escobar Chavez is trying to control the position but Dall postures up. #T2#
Dall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dall wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Escobar Chavez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Dall ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dall misses the target.
Dall throws a nice head kick!
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Escobar Chavez misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Dall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dall passes Escobar Chavez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar Chavez has his hands clasped together around Dall's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ebyn Dall dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Dall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Dall throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Dall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick from Escobar Chavez misses
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt - Escobar Chavez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez with a hook.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Dall's body.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Dall.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Dall throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. That's going to slow Dall down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Escobar Chavez misses #TD#
and Dall counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee asks Dall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dall prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Dall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3##SUB#
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar Chavez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobar Chavez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dall trying to control the action but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar Chavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall trying to control the position but Escobar Chavez is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

After the big win, Ramon Escobar Chavez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: PFC 51 Head vs Manuel*     
Date:   Jul 14, 2018
#R1#
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Escobar Chavez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Alzheimer digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alzheimer pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Alzheimer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alzheimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alzheimer throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Alzheimer knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Alzheimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard effortlessly.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Escobar Chavez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alzheimer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Escobar Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alzheimer looking to control.
Alzheimer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzheimer wants to control but Escobar Chavez is keeping him busy.
Alzheimer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Alzheimer seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar Chavez defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Alzheimer to get the leverage.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Alzheimer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Alzheimer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alzheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez can't keep his opponent in guard - Alzheimer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking for a sweep. Alzheimer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alzheimer moves nicely into side control.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Escobar Chavez's face as Alzheimer controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Alzheimer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alzheimer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a push kick but Escobar Chavez slaps the foot to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer wants to clinch up but Escobar Chavez keeps it at a distance.
Alzheimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Nice body kick from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alzheimer. Alzheimer obviously looking to wear him down.
Alzheimer scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzheimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar Chavez can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzheimer. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Escobar Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Alzheimer walks into a jab.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Alzheimer moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Alzheimer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
It looks like Alzheimer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzheimer!
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Alzheimer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alzheimer lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez. #TD#
Alzheimer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Escobar Chavez uses from the top position.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Alzheimer is fighting to break Escobar Chavez's control of his arms but Escobar Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Alzheimer from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer is really struggling to control Escobar Chavez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Alzheimer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar Chavez is retaining full guard.
Alzheimer looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking for a guillotine here but Escobar Chavez defends easily.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here.
Alzheimer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Alzheimer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzheimer connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Alzheimer tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Alzheimer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar Chavez ducks right into an uppercut from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Alzheimer's sensitive parts.
Alzheimer scores with a push kick.#T1#
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Alzheimer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Alzheimer misses. #CL#
Alzheimer rushes Escobar Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Alzheimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez pushes Alzheimer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzheimer backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Alzheimer cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Alzheimer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzheimer lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzheimer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer stalls.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer. #T3#
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here. #TD#
Alzheimer decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Alzheimer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar Chavez defends it easily.
Alzheimer controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Alzheimer looking to pass the guard.
Alzheimer won't allow Escobar Chavez to sweep him here.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Alzheimer is proving a slippery customer.
Alzheimer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alzheimer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
An inside leg kick lands from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Alzheimer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Alzheimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer looking to stall.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar Chavez to keep the fight standing.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Alzheimer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer lands a left hand.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer scores with a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer misses with the head strike.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Alzheimer. #TD#
Alzheimer pulls guard. #T3#
Alzheimer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Alzheimer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Escobar Chavez defends well.
Alzheimer wants to sweep but no luck.
Alzheimer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alzheimer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB#
Alzheimer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escobar Chavez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escobar Chavez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escobar Chavez! #REVB#
Alzheimer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar Chavez's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alzheimer trying to control but Escobar Chavez postures up. #SUB#
Alzheimer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Friedrich Alzheimer had his way with Ramon Escobar Chavez in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Alzheimer darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer lands a shoulder strike.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar Chavez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alzheimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alzheimer.
A short right from Escobar Chavez. #T1#
A short left from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Alzheimer drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Alzheimer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is struggling to control the position.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Alzheimer blocks it.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Alzheimer is trying to stall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Alzheimer on the inside.
Escobar Chavez gets through Alzheimer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Alzheimer - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alzheimer has his back to the cage.
Alzheimer tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Alzheimer back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Alzheimer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alzheimer tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzheimer.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alzheimer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzheimer lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Alzheimer lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Alzheimer jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alzheimer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Escobar Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
Alzheimer working a defensive guard but Escobar Chavez passes into half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alzheimer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Friedrich Alzheimer.
Well Alzheimer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!

Friedrich Alzheimer is the new featherweight champion!
Friedrich Alzheimer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: PFC 46 Fresh Blood*     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
A slow jab from Worth misses its intended target.
A jab from Worth finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Worth moves his leg out of the way.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Worth blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Worth.
An inside leg kick from Escobar Chavez misses.
Bis Worth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Worth scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Worth slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Worth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Worth avoids it easily.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Worth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez is working Worth over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth manages to break the clinch.
Worth has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Worth misses with a body kick.
Worth scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Worth lands an overhand right.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Worth throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Worth jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
Worth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worth can pounce on him.
Worth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Worth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
A low kick from Worth is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth misses with a lunging right hand
and Worth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Worth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worth misses with a hook.
Worth takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Worth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Worth looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Worth, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Worth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Worth throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Worth moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance but Worth moves to the side
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Worth wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar Chavez pushes him away.
Worth misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez keeps Worth at a distance using the push kick.
Worth blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Worth scores with a jab.
Worth lands with a nice body punch.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worth looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Worth lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bis Worth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Worth throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Worth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a body kick but Worth moved away.
Escobar Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Worth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Worth throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worth throws out the jab.
Worth misses with a body shot.
Worth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar Chavez's head backwards.
Worth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Worth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Worth misses with a jab to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good, hard body kick but Worth shrugs it off.
Escobar Chavez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Worth misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth feints a counter leg kick.
Worth throws a nice looking combination but Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Worth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth stalling. #BC2#
Worth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Worth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Worth misses with an uppercut.
Bis Worth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Worth ducks down to avoid it.
Worth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Worth moves out of range.
Worth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worth scores with a jab to the head.
Worth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Worth scores with a four punch combination!
Worth dodges the punch combination from Escobar Chavez.
Worth moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Worth.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Escobar Chavez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Worth checks the leg kick.
Worth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Worth throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Worth's calf.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Worth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Worth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Worth checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Worth checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Worth throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth blocks an uppercut.
Worth lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Worth misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Worth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worth throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Worth blocks it.
Worth trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worth into the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Worth breaks from the clinch.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Worth misses.
Worth misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Worth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Worth there.
Worth works the jab nicely.
Worth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Worth circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Worth's head back.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Worth.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Worth saw that one coming.
Worth misses with a body shot. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Worth.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worth working aggressively here.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worth swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worth misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Worth saw that one coming.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worth. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Worth should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Worth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Worth with a nice body shot.
Worth taking a breather.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Worth has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Worth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Worth on the inside. #T3#
Worth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez prevents Worth from breaking the clinch.
Worth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands. #BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Worth ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worth.
Worth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the leg kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Worth is just out of range.
Worth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worth misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Worth.
A little jabbing left from Worth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Worth cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Worth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Worth misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Worth's ribcage. Worth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worth.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Worth avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Worth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worth scoring well with a low kick there.
Worth misses the body punch
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Worth throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Worth steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Worth.
Worth throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Worth misses with a left hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Worth's body.#T1#
Worth misses with a straight right.
Worth misses with a wild body shot.
Worth avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Worth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tests Worth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar Chavez. Worth shrugs it off though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Worth.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Worth slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worth.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worth works Escobar Chavez's body with a nice hook.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worth sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Worth's shoulder, as Worth tries to avoid the shot.
Worth throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worth was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Worth loads up on a big left hand.
Worth throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Worth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Worth.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Worth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Worth lands a jab to the nose.
Worth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Worth throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Worth throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Worth to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Worth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Worth.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Worth's body.
Worth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worth moves away.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Worth moves out of range easily. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Worth.
Worth is trying to break free.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Worth working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Worth lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Worth backwards.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Worth controls his hands.
Worth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worth is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Worth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Worth scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worth.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Worth throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Worth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a jab right on the kisser.
Worth lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Bis Worth in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
A bone on bone clash there as Worth blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Worth! But no joy.
Bis Worth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Worth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Worth is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Worth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Worth slips the punch.
Worth connects with a leg kick. Escobar Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Worth throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Worth blocks a leg kick.
Worth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Worth takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worth misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Worth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Worth.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Worth swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.#T1#
Worth ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A bone on bone clash there as Escobar Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
and Worth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Worth throws a body kick that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Worth misses with a body shot
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Worth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez blocks a leg kick.
Worth just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worth throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Worth keeps it at a distance.
Worth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez catches Worth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Worth missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worth looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Worth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worth misses with a looping left.#T3#
Worth swings widly with a right hand
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Worth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Worth looks for the body kick but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Worth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Worth wants to slow Escobar Chavez down by chopping away at his legs.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Worth thows a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Worth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worth is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Worth throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Worth - that will leave a mark!
Worth tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worth under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worth takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Worth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Worth misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Worth's front leg.
Worth scores with a shot to the body.
Worth on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Worth strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.
Worth misses with a low kick as Escobar Chavez jumps back.
Escobar Chavez thumps Worth with a low kick.
Worth misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Worth's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Worth scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worth misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Worth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Worth is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:46
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 37 Chavez vs Penn     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Penn moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Penn scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands the left hand.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Penn. #T1#
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Penn throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn scores with a hook.
Penn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Penn lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Penn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar Chavez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Penn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T2#
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Penn misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Penn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Penn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Penn moves out of range.
Penn 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.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Penn takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Penn against the cage.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice body shot.#T3#
Penn can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Penn moves out of range easily.
A big left from Penn misses.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penn moves away.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Penn will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body
and Penn counters with a nice leg kick.
Penn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Penn throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Penn misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Penn tries to bum rush Escobar Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reco Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn with a jab.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Penns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Penn walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez tried to counter with a leg kick but Penn avoided it.
Penn misses with a two punch combination.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Penn. Those never looked like landing.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn takes a shot to the head.
Penn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Penn tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Penn is avoiding it.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Penn! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Penn cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
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!
Escobar Chavez cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Penn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Come on Penn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Penn breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Penn. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn sizes up Escobar Chavez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Penn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Penn circles away.
Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Penn avoids it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez avoids them all with ease.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Penn. #T4#
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Penn looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Penn blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Penn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penn.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Penn down with leg kicks.
Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Penn.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Penn in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez keeps control of Penn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Penn throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Penn backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Penn throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Penn misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Penn - that landed with a thud. #T2##BC2#
Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez jabs Penn right on the nose. Penn blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Penn didn't see that one coming.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Penn defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns Penn into the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Penn back against the cage.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Penn's head.
Penn tries to break free but Escobar Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T4#
Penn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penns head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Penn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Penn is rocked!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Penn misses with the combination.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Penn loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Escobar Chavez - that will leave a mark!
Penn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Penn's head back.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Escobar Chavez up against the cage.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Penn.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Escobar Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Penn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Penn throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Penn avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Penn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez presses Penn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Penn can't break the clinch.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Penn.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Penn misses with a punch on the inside.
Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar Chavez won't allow it.
Penn lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Penn prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Penn lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Penn trying to control the position but instead, Escobar Chavez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Penn into the cage.
Penn scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Penn. #BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Penn stalling in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Penn's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Penn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Penn swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches. #T4#
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Penn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Penn shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penn takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Penn. That did some damage!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Penn throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Penn finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Penn throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Penn throws a series of punches but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Penn moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Penn.
Escobar Chavez lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Penn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Penn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Penn's leg. Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penn.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Penn throws out the jab.
Reco Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Penn misses.
Penn scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Penn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.#T3#
Escobar Chavez thumps Penn with a low kick.
Penn throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
It appears Escobar Chavez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Penn.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Penn lands a front kick.#CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
Penn swinging wildly here. #CL#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Penn takes one on the button.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
A short right from Penn on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Penn working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Penn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Escobar Chavez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 30 Chavez vs Jorma     
Date:   Apr 06, 2018
#R1#
Nice cross by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jorma takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorma throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Jorma looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Jorma on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Jorma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar Chavez connects with the punch.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez cracks Jorma with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Jorma.#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Jorma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jorma misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Jorma scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorma working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorma is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Jorma scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Jorma manages to break the clinch.
Jorma misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses its target.#T2#
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch but Jorma slips to the side
and Jorma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Jorma.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez looks for the body kick but Jorma saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jorma lands with a cross.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jorma is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs. #CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Jorma and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez cracks Jorma with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorma misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez cracks Jorma with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar Chavez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jorma can turn it around.#T3#
Jorma blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Jorma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorma misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Jorma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Jorma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Jorma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Jorma.
Jorma lands a shoulder strike.
Jorma misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorma blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez presses Jorma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jorma has Escobar Chavez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar Chavez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Jorma scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jorma.
Jorma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jorma lands with a short shot to the head.
Jorma lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jorma throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jorma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jorma takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez backing away here, and Jorma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jorma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorma scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorma scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Jorma is avoiding it.
Jab from Jorma.
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!
Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Jorma walks into a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Jorma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escobar Chavez swivels and escapes.
Jorma lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jorma in his tracks.
Jorma throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Jorma counters with a thumping low kick.
Jorma throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
And Jorma tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jorma throws a leg kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Jorma pushes him off.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorma ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jorma momentarily. #T2#
Jorma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Jorma swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Jorma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorma lands a jab to the head.
Jorma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Jorma tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jorma.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Jorma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jorma.
Jorma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jorma's head.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Jorma misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Jorma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Jorma backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jorma is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jorma scores with a one two! Escobar Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Jorma on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
Jorma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jorma.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch.
Jorma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jorma throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jorma lands a head kick. Escobar Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4##CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Jorma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorma.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Jorma blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Jorma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Jorma.
A shot in the inside from Jorma.
Jorma has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jorma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorma doesn't seem phased though.
Jorma throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##CL#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Jorma's head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorma blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Jorma controls the action.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorma or not.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Jorma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jormas head.
A hook to the body from Jorma.
Jorma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jorma or not.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorma.
Jorma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez cracks Jorma with a nice body shot.
A short right from Jorma.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorma throws a head punch that misses.
Jorma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jorma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Jorma misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Jorma.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand. #BC2#
Jorma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Jorma there.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Jorma's ribs.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Escobar Chavez clobbers Jorma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jorma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Jorma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jorma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
Jorma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Jorma moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Jorma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Jorma backs away, Escobar Chavez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a right hand that Jorma ducks under and follows up with a left that Jorma also avoids with ease.
Jorma takes one on the button.
Jorma shoots in for a double leg but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jorma counters with a nice uppercut.
Jorma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorma can do to turn this around?#T4#
Jorma avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorma cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Jorma avoids it.
Jorma throws a hook but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A swing and a miss from Jorma.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Jorma.
Jorma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar Chavez defends well and Jorma ends up having to push Escobar Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorma tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Jorma misses with a body punch.
Jorma goes for a takedown attempt but Escobar Chavez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jorma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jorma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jorma keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Jorma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jorma, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jorma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jorma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Jorma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jorma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jorma shoots in and drives through. Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
letting Jorma counter with a right hand.
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!
Jorma with a poor takedown
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorma misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Jorma's body. Jorma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma avoids a kick to the body.
Jorma has a takedown stuffed.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Jorma's body.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Escobar Chavez has Jorma up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Jorma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Jorma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jorma takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorma lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar Chavez off balance momentarily.
Jorma throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorma cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
Jorma looks to land a body kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.#T4#
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jorma throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Jorma's head back.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Jorma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jorma slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorma.
Donk. Jorma catches Escobar Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Jorma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Kosken Jorma in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A thudding body kick lands there by Jorma!
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jorma.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jorma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jorma.
Jorma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Jorma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jorma blocks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Jorma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Jorma connects with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Jorma's ribs.
A solid body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jorma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jorma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Escobar Chavez blocks the low kick.
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar Chavez's sensitive parts.
Jorma throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Jorma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jorma throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Kosken Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jorma takes a shot to the head.
Jorma working aggressively here.
Jorma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jormas head.
Jorma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jorma fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Jorma.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Jorma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Jorma wants a takedown.
Jorma lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Jorma breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Escobar Chavez tries to sprawl but Jorma drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jorma is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Escobar Chavez is looking to control Jorma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar Chavez avoid being mounted?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorma lands a nice short elbow.
Jorma working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Escobar Chavez's thigh. Escobar Chavez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jorma trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez has his hands on Jorma's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Jorma stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar Chavez.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar Chavez has wrist control.
Escobar Chavez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar Chavez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jorma puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jorma lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Jorma is working for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Jorma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 23 Penn vs Nordskov     
Date:   Mar 09, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Escobar Chavez forces Carter back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Carter blocks it.
Carter cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Carter tries a knee to the head but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carter or not.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
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!
Escobar Chavez is working Carter over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches. #BC#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves to clinch but Carter breaks away
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Carter tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Carter is trying to trip Escobar Chavez. He has hold of a leg but Escobar Chavez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carter persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez pulls Carter in close to his closed guard and prevents Carter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar Chavez has wrist control.
Carter throws a big right hand that misses.
Carter wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Carter works over Escobar Chavez with some ground and pound from guard.
Escobar Chavez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escobar Chavez looking to control. #T3#
Carter wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Carter.
And Escobar Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Carter manages to step out the way in time.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Carter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carter throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar Chavez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carter scrambles back to his feet.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Carter misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar Chavez is looking to chop away at Carter's legs.
It looked like Carter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar Chavez feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Escobar Chavez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Carter won't allow Escobar Chavez to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
Carter trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar Chavez is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobar Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch but Carter slips to the side
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carter slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Carter blocks the body kick.
Carter slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Carter avoids a kick to the body.
Carter misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carter.
Carter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Carter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
Carter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Carter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Carter takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Carter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
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 Michael Carter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Escobar Chavez jabs Carter right on the nose. Carter blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw a body kick
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carter.
Carter ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Carter misses with a body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Carter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Carter throws a right and a left that Escobar Chavez avoids nicely. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Escobar Chavez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Carter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar Chavez can turn it around.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Carter staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez thumps Carter with a low kick.
Carter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carter is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter swinging wildly here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar Chavez.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carter there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Carter's defenses.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Carter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Carter was well out of range.
Carter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Carter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carter throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Escobar Chavez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carter with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Carter misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carter throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Carter avoids the punch easily.
Carter defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Carter.
Carter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice straight punches there by Carter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Carter.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carter in his tracks.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carter avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter tests Escobar Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Carter throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carter throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Carter momentarily.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the body from Carter misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. Carter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter lands the left hand.
Carter slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carter will feel that in the morning.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Carter misses with the combination.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Escobar Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
A jab from Escobar Chavez finds it's way through Carter's defenses. #T4#
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Escobar Chavez.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter throws a big shot that misses.
Carter staying out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar Chavez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar Chavez.
Good standup being displayed there by Carter as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Carter's ribs.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Carter doesn't seem bothered though.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar Chavez as he jumps to the side. #T1#
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carter's hands.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Carter ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a quick counter leg kick but Carter is wise to it.
Carter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Carter tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Carter back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Carter prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here. #T3#
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Carter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Carter.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Carter controls the action. #T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carter. Escobar Chavez shrugs it off though.
Carter misses with an uppercut
and Carter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body kick.
Carter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carter throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 17 Yamaguchi vs Date     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Brixton stuns Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brixton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar Chavez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Brixton avoids the punch easily.
Brixton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brixton is looking to clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Brixton and presses him up against the cage.
Brixton is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton misses with a knee to the head.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Brixton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brixton lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Brixton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brixton is leaning against Escobar Chavez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton takes a shot to the head.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Brixton is working Escobar Chavez over against the cage.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Brixton.
Brixton looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Brixton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez gets through Brixton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez cracks Brixton with a nice body shot.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
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!
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Brixton pulls guard.
Escobar Chavez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Escobar Chavez postures up.
Brixton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar Chavez keeping full guard, as Brixton tries to pass.
Brixton is pushing down on Escobar Chavez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobar Chavez is fighting to maintain full guard but Brixton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar Chavez wants to control but Brixton is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Brixton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez lands a front kick.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton is working Escobar Chavez over against the cage.
Brixton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar Chavez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brixton can turn it around.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Brixton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a lovely overhand right.
Brixton walks into a left hand.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Brixton.
And Escobar Chavez counters with a quick kick to the body but Brixton blocks it.
Brixton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brixton momentarily.
Brixton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brixton looks to land a right hand but Escobar Chavez moved out of range.
Brixton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Brixton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brixton throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brixton cracks Escobar Chavez with a good jab.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Brixton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick. #CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Brixton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brixton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches. #BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brixton.#T2##CL#
Escobar Chavez pushes Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brixton cracks Escobar Chavez with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brixton or not.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a nice uppercut.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Brixton lands a shoulder strike.
Brixton is trying to force a seperation but Escobar Chavez has the dominant position.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
A short right from Brixton on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Brixton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez presses Brixton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Brixton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brixton.
Brixton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Brixton's head.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Brixton knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Brixton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brixton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brixton throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Brixton keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Escobar Chavez pushes Brixton up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Brixton.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Brixton - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Brixton's head.
Brixton lands a body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand. #BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range. #T2#
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's front leg with a kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Brixton looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Brixton misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Brixton manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brixton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Brixton misses with a knee strike.
Brixton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Brixton.
Brixton gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Brixton can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Brixton lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brixton. #BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch.
Brixton tries to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves his leg out of the way.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brixton.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Escobar Chavez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brixton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Brixton as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. Brixton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Brixton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Brixton gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Brixton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brixton's gas tank.
A short right from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Brixton's ribcage. Brixton let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brixton is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Brixton.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Brixton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brixton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brixton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Brixton manages to avoid it.#T3#
Brixton throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brixton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Brixton moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Brixton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Brixton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Brixton lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Danny Brixton in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Brixton throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Escobar Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brixton throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab when Brixton was well out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Brixton on the inside. #T1#
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brixton fails to land.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton.
Brixton lands a knee to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Brixton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Brixton lands with a right hand.
Brixton throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez moved away.
Brixton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brixton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton blocks a jab.#CL#
Escobar Chavez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brixton, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Brixton avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Brixton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brixton pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Brixton blocks it. #T3#
Brixton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #BC2#
Brixton manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Brixton ducked under it nicely.
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and clinches up with Brixton.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brixton backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Brixton. #BC2#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Brixton. That's going to slow Escobar Chavez down.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Brixton misses with a straight left. #T4#
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brixton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brixton throws a front kick aimed at Escobar Chavez's knee but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Brixton throws a body punch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Brixton shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brixton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Brixton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Brixton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brixton misses with the combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez is the new featherweight champion!
Ramon Escobar Chavez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 5 Tepes vs Stone     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Brixton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That kick from Brixton tenderised Escobar Chavez's leg. Escobar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been informed that Escobar Chavez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brixton connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brixton, right into the meat.
Jab from Brixton.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brixton misses with a straight left.
Brixton misses with a double jab
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Brixton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brixton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Brixton moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action. #T1#
Brixton stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Brixton with a nice body shot.
Brixton has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brixton.
Still in the clinch, Brixton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brixton landing knees to the head.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brixton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brixton's efforts to push away.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Brixton blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Brixton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses.
Brixton tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar Chavez avoids the damage to the body.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brixtons head.
Brixton misses with the head strike. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Brixton tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Brixton back against the cage.
Brixton looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Brixton manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Brixton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brixton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Brixton is looking to pass into half guard but Escobar Chavez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Escobar Chavez is in guard.#REVB#
Escobar Chavez wants to control from the top but Brixton keeps moving. #SUB#
Brixton is looking for a triangle but Escobar Chavez pushes his legs off easily. #T4#
Brixton keeping moving, preventing Escobar Chavez from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Escobar Chavez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brixton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar Chavez wants to control from the top but Brixton keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Danny Brixton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Brixton's shoulder, as Brixton tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Brixton connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brixton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar Chavez feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Brixton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brixton is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Brixton circles away.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Brixton had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Brixton drives through and clinches with Escobar Chavez against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton landing knees to the body. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Brixton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brixton swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Brixton takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Brixton.
Brixton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Brixton avoids nicely.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez cracks Brixton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Brixton strikes.
Brixton misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Brixton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Brixton.
Brixton scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Brixton pushes him off.
Brixton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Brixton slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brixton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brixton scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brixton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
It looked like Brixton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brixton's head backwards.
Brixton takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws an off balance right hand
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Brixton clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Brixton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brixton is working Escobar Chavez over against the cage.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Brixton - that landed with a thud.
Danny Brixton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T4#
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brixton is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Brixton is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Brixton slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton connects with a jab.
Brixton checks a leg kick.
Brixton throws a good cross that connects.
Brixton shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar Chavez! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Brixton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick
and Brixton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Brixton ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Brixton has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Brixton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Danny Brixton is winning the standup battle so far.
Brixton jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Brixton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brixton lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Brixton stalling in the clinch but Escobar Chavez improves position.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brixton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brixton wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez pushes Brixton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brixton blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brixton's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brixton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brixton lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Brixton controls his hands.
Brixton misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brixton trying to land knees to the body.
Brixton throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton lands a right hand.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Brixton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brixton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brixton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Brixton throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Brixton's leg. Brixton is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Brixton clinches up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brixton. #T3#
Brixton lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brixton misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Brixton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Escobar Chavez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brixton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar Chavez is one step ahead there.
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Brixton is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brixton looking for a sweep. Not yet Brixton, not yet.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Brixton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Brixton down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ramon Escobar Chavez just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Brixton moves away and avoids it.
Brixton throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Brixton blocks it.
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton clobbers Escobar Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brixton. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brixton finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Brixton moves out of range.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez catches Brixton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brixton misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch there but Brixton circles away.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brixton counters with a stiff right hand.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brixton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brixton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brixton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Escobar Chavez jabs at Brixton's body.
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!
Brixton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Brixton throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Brixton throws out a powerful jab.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton cracks a nice hook into Escobar Chavez's ribs.
Escobar Chavez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar Chavez there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Brixton finds it's way through Escobar Chavez's defenses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Brixton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar Chavez at a distance.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Brixton's midsection.
Brixton scores with a head kick. Escobar Chavez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brixton moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Brixton's belly button to the back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brixton misses the target.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar Chavez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar Chavez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brixton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brixton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Brixton.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar Chavez misses the target. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy head kick
and Brixton counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Brixton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brixton lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brixton throws out the jab.
Brixton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brixton scores with a jab to the head.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brixton misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Escobar Chavez ducks under a wild hook from Brixton.
Brixton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brixton throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with an outside leg kick.
Brixton throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a push kick.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Brixton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brixton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brixton is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez slips a straight right by Brixton.
A countering left hand to the body from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Brixton moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Brixton circles away.
Brixton lands the left hand.
Brixton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Escobar Chavez.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brixton.
Escobar Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brixton misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez wants to clinch up but Brixton keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Brixton ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brixton throws out a loose jab but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brixton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brixton swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brixtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.
Brixton blocks the body kick.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Brixton's body.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Brixton breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brixton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Brixton gets a clinch.
Brixton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Brixton scores with a knee to the head.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brixton blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brixton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Brixton controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Brixton scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brixton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Brixton tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Brixton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Brixton working aggressively here.
Brixton blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Brixton.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brixton or not.
Brixton prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Brixton tries a knee to the head but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Brixton tries to break free but Escobar Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Brixton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Brixton misses with the head strike.
Brixton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brixton blocks an uppercut.
Brixton working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
I think Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!

Danny Brixton retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

 

Event: PFC 1- Rudimentary Changes     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez pushes Carter away with a front kick.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Escobar Chavez.
Carter takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses.
Carter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range. #T1#
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook. Carter ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Carter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a hook. Escobar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carter counters with a left to the body.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Carter slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Carter pushes him off.
Carter checks a low kick from Escobar Chavez.
Carter tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar Chavez avoided it.
Good work by Carter as he checks the leg kick.
Carter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez digs a good body shot into Carter's ribs.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that misses
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Carter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking.
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Carter.
Escobar Chavez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Carter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range as Carter strikes.
It seemed like Escobar Chavez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Carter misses its target.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Carter avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Carter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Carter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carter is looking to wear down Escobar Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Carter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Carter moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carter is looking to slow Escobar Chavez down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Carter's midsection.
Carter looks to land a combination but Escobar Chavez avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Carter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Escobar Chavez feints and then cracks Carter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Carter down.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Carter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carter misses with an uppercut. Escobar Chavez saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Carter cracks Escobar Chavez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carter.
Carter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Carter dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets a clinch.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Carter misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.#T3#
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter tries to break free but Escobar Chavez pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez pushes Carter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Carter lands a nice uppercut.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Carter.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Carter trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Escobar Chavez darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.
Carter misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carter wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Carter throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carter backwards. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab. Carter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Carter counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Carter is looking to counter punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carter swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar Chavez's knee momentarily.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michael Carter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Escobar Chavez thumps Carter with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
A punch lands to the side of Carter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Carter's head.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Carter avoids the head kick by Escobar Chavez.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Escobar Chavez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carter.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Carter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Carter.
Carter moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
A lazy left from Escobar Chavez finds it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the body
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez clobbers Carter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #77     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1#
Hardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar Chavez. That did some damage!
Jacob Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Hardy's leg but Hardy calmly moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Hardy moves his leg out of the way.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar Chavez.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Hardy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T1#
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Hardy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez checks a low kick from Hardy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hardy, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hardy throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Hardy slips the punch.
Hardy misses with a combination
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Hardy motions for Escobar Chavez to come forward. Hardy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy moves forwards but Escobar Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hardy throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez thumps Hardy with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Escobar Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Hardy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobar Chavezs head.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy blocking some punches.
Hardy tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it. #BC#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Escobar Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hardy checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez slips a jab from Hardy.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardy connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hardy throws a right hand that Escobar Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar Chavez also avoids with ease.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Hardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar Chavez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hardy slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Hardy steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
Hardy throws a lazy right hand but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hardy throws a combination that misses
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Hardy closes the distance and pushes Escobar Chavez back into the cage.
Hardy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Hardy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Hardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Hardy lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. Hardy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hardy's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Hardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.#T2#
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Hardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Hardy blocks the body kick.
Hardy is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Hardy.
Hardy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Hardy throws a hook but Escobar Chavez avoids it easily.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Hardy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hardy scores with a three punch combo!
Escobar Chavez connects with an inside leg kick.
Hardy tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Hardy walks into a straight right hand from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez cracks Hardy with a good jab.
Hardy misses with a leg kick
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jab from Hardy.#T4#
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
Escobar Chavez with a hook.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy throws a head kick that Escobar Chavez semi-blocks.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy connects with a right hand. Escobar Chavez shakes it off.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Hardy's knee but Hardy avoids it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Hardy misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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 Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Hardy tries a low kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Hardy forces Escobar Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy scores with a jab. Escobar Chavez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
A low kick from Hardy is predictable there
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Jacob Hardy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Hardy.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hardy scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar Chavez's hands.
Hardy slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez backing away here, and Hardy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it well.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardy only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hardy, right into the meat.
Hardy scores with a jab.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hardy.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
Hardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Hardy moved away.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Good leg kick by Hardy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Donk. Escobar Chavez catches Hardy right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Hardy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Hardy throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar Chavez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hardy counters with a two punch combo.
Escobar Chavez tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Hardy misses.
Hardy misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobar Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ramon Escobar Chavez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A low kick from Hardy misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy misses with a leg kick.
Hardy slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
A slapping body kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Hardy misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar Chavez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice body kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
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!
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hardy misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar Chavez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy scores with the left hand. Escobar Chavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Hardy lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hardy.
Hardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hardy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Hardy misses with a straight right.
Hardy throws a low kick, looking for Escobar Chavez's leg but Escobar Chavez calmly moves out of range.
Hardy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a right hand to the body.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Hardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Hardy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
Nice body kick there by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick as Hardy jumps back.
Hardy misses with a right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar Chavez moves away from the strike by Hardy. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar Chavez.
Hardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
Hardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar Chavez.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Hardy manages to avoid it.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Hardy's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Jacob Hardy in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez staying out of range there.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Escobar Chavez's head but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hardy misses with the body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Hardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hardy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardy.
Escobar Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Hardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Hardy's midsection.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Hardy moved out of range.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a left hand but Hardy moved out of range nicely.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Hardy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hardy swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez stuns Hardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Hardy checks it.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends Escobar Chavez's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
A nice side step and Hardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hardy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. Escobar Chavez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T2#
Jab by Hardy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Escobar Chavez blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escobar Chavez misses with a left hand
and Hardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobar Chavez's knee momentarily.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Hardy rushes Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #T3#
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy lunges at Escobar Chavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar Chavez's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Escobar Chavez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardy under the eye.
Escobar Chavez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hardy is looking to chop away at Escobar Chavez's legs.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez. #T4#
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!#CL2#
Hardy gets a clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but Escobar Chavez blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hardy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez. #BC#
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hardy throws the left hand but Escobar Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Hardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jacob Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramon Escobar Chavez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #73     
Date:   Aug 13, 2017
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Taquses shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Taquses takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taquses gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taquses moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taquses on the side of the head.
Taquses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Taquses, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Taquses feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taquses trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taquses drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taquses has Escobar Chavez in his guard.#REVR#
Taquses trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar Chavez is proving a slippery customer.
Taquses is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Taquses working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Taquses looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar Chavez passes into side control.
Taquses is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taquses looking for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Taquses working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taquses holds on, trying desperately to control.
Taquses sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses with a poor takedown
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taquses on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Taquses is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat.
Taquses dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Taquses off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Escobar Chavez.
Taquses takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
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!
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Taquses misses with a takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar Chavez sprawls well. Escobar Chavez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet.
Taquses darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Taquses into the cage.
Escobar Chavez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar Chavez wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses is breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Taquses tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Taquses with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Taquses should have avoided that one.
Taquses has his takedown stuffed
and Escobar Chavez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Taquses fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Taquses with an uppercut!#T4#
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Escobar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses right on the nose. Taquses blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Taquses moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Taquses's ribs.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez punishes Taquses's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Taquses closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Taquses pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taquses shoots in but Escobar Chavez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Escobar Chavez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taquses takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Taquses down with leg kicks.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses fails with the takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taquses.
Taquses takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Taquses does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
It looked like Escobar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Taquses tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taquses takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Taquses's leg. Taquses is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taquses has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez leaves Taquses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Taquses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taquses off to one side.
Taquses has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taquses there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Taquses closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taquses is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.#T4#
Taquses looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar Chavez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez throwing a counter right hand but Taquses manages to avoid it.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escobar Chavez cracks the inside of Taquses's front leg.
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!
Nice shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Taquses fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses shoots in and drives through. Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Escobar Chavez scores with the left hand. Taquses knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar Chavez digs a good hook to Taquses's body.
Taquses goes for a double leg but Escobar Chavez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Escobar Chavez continues to drive forward.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Taquses's front leg but catches the back leg as Taquses tries to avoid it.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Taquses off the cage and back into range.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Taquses on that attempt.
Escobar Chavez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taquses is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown attempt from Taquses. Taquses gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
Taquses takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taquses.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taquses can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar Chavez.#ROC#
Taquses is rocked!
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Taquses is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
Escobar Chavez works Taquses's body with a nice hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Taquses moves out of range easily. #T2#
Taquses shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Taquses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taquses seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taquses shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Taquses shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar Chavez thuds his right hand into Taquses's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taquses. That did some damage!
Taquses takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Escobar Chavez stuffs the takedown.
Taquses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Taquses's body. Taquses takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Taquses shoots in.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez jabs at Taquses's body.
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taquses fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Taquses shoots in and bounces Escobar Chavez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oliver Taquses has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taquses trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar Chavez is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Oliver Taquses in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with an open hand slap.
Escobar Chavez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Escobar Chavez jabs Taquses to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taquses ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taquses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Taquses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Taquses is just out of range.
Taquses shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Taquses tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taquses misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Taquses.
Taquses is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
You can see that Taquses has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Taquses gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taquses shoots in for a double leg but Escobar Chavez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez connects with a jab.
Taquses shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taquses's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Escobar Chavez scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taquses doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jab by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taquses chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Escobar Chavez can pounce on him.
Taquses looks for a takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls well.
Taquses takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
A punch lands to the side of Taquses 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand right.
Taquses takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Taquses's midsection.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taquses shoots for a takedown but Escobar Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Taquses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taquses's head backwards.#T4#
Taquses gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Oliver Taquses has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Taquses's calf.
Escobar Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taquses shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good low kick that Taquses was not able to check.
Taquses closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away.
No luck for Taquses with that takedown attempt.
Escobar Chavez cracks Taquses with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar Chavez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:41
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #69     
Date:   Jul 16, 2017
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Basurto or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar Chavez, which made it look bad.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
A jab lands there for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it but Basurto manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar Chavez to the ground. Escobar Chavez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Escobar Chavez tenderised Basurto's leg. Basurto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Basurto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar Chavez throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto is looking for the big counter here.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but Basurto avoids it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a solid leg kick.
Basurto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Basurto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez misses with a low kick.#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Escobar Chavez. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And Basurto tries to counter it with a takedown but Escobar Chavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Basurto's sensitive parts.
Basurto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Basurto blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basurto! But no joy.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with an open hand slap.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Basurto.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez sizes up Basurto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar Chavez thows a body kick. Basurto tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
A punch lands to the side of Basurto 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Basurto darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez gets double underhooks and turns Basurto into the cage.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basurto can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick which misses Basurto's front leg but catches the back leg as Basurto tries to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Basurto blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stuns Basurto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Basurto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Basurto ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Basurto moves away.
Basurto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar Chavez jabs Basurto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Basurto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Escobar Chavez has got the better of the exchanges.
Basurto closes the distance and clinches up with Escobar Chavez, looking for a takedown. Basurto pushes Escobar Chavez against the cage but Escobar Chavez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Escobar Chavez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Basurto blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
Basurto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Escobar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Basurto moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Basurto checks it #TD2#
so Basurto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Basurto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar Chavez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez has Basurto pulled in close to control his posture.
Escobar Chavez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Basurto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Basurto throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Basurto trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.
Escobar Chavez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Basurto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar Chavez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Basurto has Escobar Chavez in his guard.#REVR#
Basurto controls Escobar Chavez momentarily but Escobar Chavez frees himself. #SUB2#
Basurto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Escobar Chavez escapes and throws Basurto's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basurto struggling a bit here.#T4#
Basurto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar Chavez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Basurto wants to control but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Escobar Chavez staying calm.
Basurto is trying to control Escobar Chavez's posture but Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Basurto is trying to get back to half guard.
Basurto is trying to work for a sweep but Escobar Chavez has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez cracks Basurto with a good jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A left lands for Escobar Chavez.
Basurto moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Basurto tries for a takedown but Escobar Chavez circles away easily
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez tries to score with a low kick but Basurto moves his leg out of the way.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Escobar Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez scoring well with a low kick there.
Basurto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Basurto.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tests Basurto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Basurto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escobar Chavez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Basurto was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Basurto's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Basurto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Basurto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Basurto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Basurto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Basurto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basurto.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. Basurto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Basurto in his tracks.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Basurto avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Basurto counters with an inside leg kick.
Basurto takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar Chavez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Basurto's leg but Basurto calmly moves out of range.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Basurto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Basurto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Basurto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez thumps Basurto with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Basurto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar Chavez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Basurto's calf.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar Chavez lands the left hand.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
Basurto shoots in looking for a takedown but Escobar Chavez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Basurto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Basurto slips under a jab.
Basurto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Escobar Chavez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Basurto. Basurto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar Chavez misses with a double jab.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Basurto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Basurto ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Basurto checks it well.
Basurto throws out a counter right but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Basurto's body. Basurto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Basurto moves away from the strike by Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.
Basurto dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Basurto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
and Basurto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Basurto checks a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses the body punch
and Basurto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook.
Basurto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Basurto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Basurto 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.
Basurto slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez clobbers Basurto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Escobar Chavez throws a series of punches but Basurto avoids them all with ease.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez had his way with Lucas Basurto in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right.
Escobar Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Basurto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Basurto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Basurto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Basurto checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Basurto.
Basurto is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Basurto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Basurto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Basurto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Basurto.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses. #T2#
Basurto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Basurto off balance momentarily.
Escobar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basurto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Basurto takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a leg kick but Basurto saw it coming and moves away.
Basurto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight right. #T3#
Escobar Chavez jabs at Basurto's body.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Basurto's ribcage but misses.
Basurto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Escobar Chavez, right into the meat. #TD2#
Basurto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Basurto is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Basurto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Basurto.
Basurto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lucas Basurto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Basurto is looking to stall here but Escobar Chavez recovers full guard.
Escobar Chavez keeping full guard, as Basurto tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basurto stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar Chavez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #65     
Date:   Jun 18, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Escobar Chavez takes the fight into the clinch.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez presses Barnes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes tries to circle away but Escobar Chavez has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Barnes taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A right hand to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez is working Barnes over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head. #ROC2#
Barnes is rocked!
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Oh Barnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez cracks Barnes with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Barnes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Barnes's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez pushes Barnes against the cage. Escobar Chavez is working some dirty boxing. Escobar Chavez pushes off with a quick right hook! Barnes goes down! Barnes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Escobar Chavez moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez! Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #64     
Date:   Jun 11, 2017
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Barover's knee but Barover avoids it well.
Barover on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Barover blocks it.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barover moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Barover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Barover is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T1##SUB2#
Barover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barover is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barover is looking for a kimura but Escobar Chavez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barover to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Barover is working for a submission of some sort.
Escobar Chavez is refusing to be controlled, as Barover sits in half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar Chavez moves into full guard.
Escobar Chavez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Barover gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a jab but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Escobar Chavez misses.
Escobar Chavez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barovers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Barover takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking body shot.
Barover fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook.
Escobar Chavez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar Chavez lands with a cross. #T4#
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barover takes one on the button.
Escobar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barover momentarily. #ROC#
Barover is rocked!
Escobar Chavez knocks out Barover with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Escobar Chavez before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Escobar Chavez picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: StrikeForce Union #60     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Barover lands with a kick to the temple. Escobar Chavez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Barover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barover blocks a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barover misses with a kick to the body.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Barover throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Barover moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez jabs Barover right on the nose. Barover blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barover in his tracks.
Barover walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barover throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar Chavez moves out of range easily.
Escobar Chavez jabs Barover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover throws a head kick but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barover lands a head kick! #CL2#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch.#T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barover.
Barover blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Barover is rocked!
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Barover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez avoiding damage as Barover throws knees to the body.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T2#
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barover.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barover blocking some punches.
Barover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barover is trying to force a seperation but Escobar Chavez has the dominant position.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barover blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barover.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barover seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Barover blocks it.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barover's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barover uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Barover breaks from the clinch.
Barover misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Barover.
Barover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Barover's body.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Barover tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barover throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Barover.
Barover misses with the body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp right that sends Barover to the canvas! Escobar Chavez follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez is the new featherweight champion!
Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
Lim swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xi Lim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lim scores with a leg kick.
Lim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Escobar Chavez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Lim's ribcage. Lim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Lim blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Lim lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez. #T1#
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lims head.
Lim blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Lim tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Lim pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lim lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Lim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
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!
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lim.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Lim misses with the head strike.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Lim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lim - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Lim.
Lim gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Lim tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Lim.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Lim lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lim lands with a left to the head.
Lim tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
A right hand to the body from Lim.
A short body shot lands from Lim as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Lim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar Chavez.
Lim lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lim or not. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
A short body shot lands from Lim as the two fighters clinch.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Lim lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Lim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Lim lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez pushes Lim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lim scores with a shoulder strike.
Lim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xi Lim will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lim scores with a decent looking hook.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lim is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch
enabling Lim to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lim.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lim looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Lim ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim slips under a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Lim feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez takes one on the button.
Lim missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Lim tries to get set, Escobar Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lim manages to avoid the attempt.
Escobar Chavez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Escobar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar Chavez moves to clinch but Lim breaks away
and Lim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez punishes Lim's body with a nice straight punch.
Lim throws a shot to the body.
Lim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Lim tries to get set, Escobar Chavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Lim manages to avoid the attempt.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Lim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar Chavez moves away.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Lim's head.
Lim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Lim saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Lim's head back.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lim.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lim let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good exchange - Escobar Chavez coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lim throws a jab when Escobar Chavez was well out of range.
Good work by Escobar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Escobar Chavez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lim swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Escobar Chavez throws out a loose jab but Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot
enabling Lim to counter with a crisp jab.
Lim fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar Chavez on the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Lim ducks under a wild hook from Escobar Chavez.
Lim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Lim moves out of range.
Lim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lim on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar Chavez. Escobar Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Lim.
Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lim.
Lim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Lim.
Lim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Lim misses with a straight left. #T4#
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lim swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Lim misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Lim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand.
Lim with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lim swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lim manages to circle out of the way.
Lim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tests Lim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Xi Lim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A clash of legs there as Lim blocks the low kick.
Lim works the jab nicely.
Lim throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xi Lim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lim lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lim counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with a lunging right hand
and Lim counters with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez dips to his left and cracks Lim with an uppercut!
Lim throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar Chavez cracks Lim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lim.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lim, as that shot connected. #T1#
Lim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Lim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to Lim's midsection.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body. Lim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lim misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up
and Lim counters with a nice uppercut.
Lim fakes the leg kick and cracks Escobar Chavez in the body.
Lim dips to his left and cracks Escobar Chavez with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lim blocks a jab.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez is looking to counter the offense by Lim and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Lim throws a looping overhand right but Escobar Chavez ducks down to avoid it.
Lim moves out of range as Escobar Chavez strikes.
Lim has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar Chavez, as that shot connected.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim loads up on a big right hand but Escobar Chavez slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Escobar Chavez rushes Lim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Lim digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
A short uppercut from Lim.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lim blocking some punches.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lim tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Lim lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Lim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Lim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Lim blocks an uppercut.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lim takes a shot to the head.
Lim scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lim pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xi Lim.
Well Lim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xi Lim!

Xi Lim decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Revolution XC 17     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Marshall scores with a body shot. #CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Escobar Chavez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall. #T1#
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshall controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Marshall.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar Chavez's elbow.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Marshall scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall is struggling to control the position.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshall stalling in the clinch but Escobar Chavez improves position.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall lands with a left to the head.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marshall swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Marshall taking a breather.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall throws a series of strikes that have Escobar Chavez backpedaling.
Marshall throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar Chavez's shoulder, as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Marshall breaks away and moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall.#CL#
Escobar Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike. #T1#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Marshall.
Marshall lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall lands a left hand.
Marshall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Marshall looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4#
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Marshall.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez presses Marshall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Escobar Chavez drives through and clinches with Marshall against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
Escobar Chavez is working Marshall over against the cage.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall wants to stall.
Marshall tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Marshall digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Marshall.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marshall can do to turn this around?
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshall lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall's elbow.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Marshall's head.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marshall.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Marshall is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Marshall blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marshall backwards.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marshall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marshall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar Chavez is keeping busy.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
A head punch on the inside from Marshall fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #T3#
Escobar Chavez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Marshall's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshall's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marshall.
Marshall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez is working Marshall over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshall misses with some punches.
Marshall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marshall tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Marshall. #T4#
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Marshall takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez gets through Marshall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez pushes Marshall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Marshall blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shoulder strike.
Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A relieved looking Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 12     
Date:   Mar 10, 2017
#R1#
Barbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Escobar Chavez blocks a head kick by Barbo.
Barbo avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Barbo circles away.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar Chavez scores with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Barbo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Barbo throws a leg kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar Chavez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch but Barbo moves away
and Barbo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barbo rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Barbo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut
and Barbo counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo throws a head kick that half lands.
Barbo misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbo looks to throw the jab but Escobar Chavez is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Escobar Chavez.
Barbo misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Barbo moved out of range.
Barbo misses with a hook
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barbo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez tries to land a front kick but Barbo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barbo throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Barbo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Barbo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Barbo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar Chavez lands with a nice body punch.
Escobar Chavez connects with a right hand. Barbo shakes it off.
Escobar Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barbo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barbo keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Barbo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez forces Barbo back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Barbo throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barbo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar Chavez.
Barbo scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Barbo misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Barbo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barbo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo just leaning against Escobar Chavez, taking a breather.
Barbo blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Escobar Chavez has managed to clinch.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barbo digs a right hand into Escobar Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar Chavez's gas tank.
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbo.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land. #BC#
Barbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barbo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbo misses with an uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barbo blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar Chavez as he connects with a hook.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez clinches up with Barbo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Barbo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escobar Chavez avoids it.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barbo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar Chavez can turn it around.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barbo lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez presses Barbo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barbo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Barbo avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage. #T2#
Barbo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barbo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Barbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Barbo's head. #BC#
Barbo breaks from the clinch.
Barbo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbo moves away.
Barbo tries to counter by clinching up but Escobar Chavez breaks away and moves out of range.
Barbo tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Barbo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice strike.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Barbo counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Barbo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Escobar Chavez is looking to land body kicks.
Barbo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick
and Barbo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez is looking to clinch but Barbo is avoiding it.
Barbo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbo tries to land a body kick
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Barbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar Chavez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Escobar Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches. #T4#
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Barbo swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Barbo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barbo stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barbo's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Barbo tries to keep at a distance but Escobar Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Barbo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Barbo tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Barbo back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barbo leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand underneath Barbo's ribcage. Barbo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Barbo.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez is leaning against Barbo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a right to the head.
Sala Barbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barbo takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Barbo is rocked!
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Barbo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez works on Barbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Barbo controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez gets through Barbo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Barbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbo lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Barbo fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Barbo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barbo.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Barbo working aggressively here.
Barbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Barbo.
Barbo seems to have got his legs back now.
Barbo lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks the elbow strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barbo backwards.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
Barbo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
Barbo trying to stall but Escobar Chavez improves his position.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barbo working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barbo.
Barbo misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar Chavez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!

A very excited looking Ramon Escobar Chavez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 10     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gotti walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Gotti misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gotti drops his hands momentarily and Escobar Chavez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Don Gotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotti throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotti connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez slips under a jab from Gotti.
Gotti doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotti tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotti takes a swing at Escobar Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Gotti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotti is just out of range.
Gotti swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gotti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escobar Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gotti looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar Chavez is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight right hand.
Gotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Gotti instigates a clinch.
Gotti tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gotti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti is trying to drag Escobar Chavez to the mat but Escobar Chavez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gotti tries to work over Escobar Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Gotti gets control of Escobar Chavez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gotti will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Gotti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Escobar Chavez preventing the sweep.
Gotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar Chavez manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar Chavez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar Chavez pulls Gotti in close to prevent any damage.
Gotti looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escobar Chavez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Escobar Chavez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gotti trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Gotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Escobar Chavez controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Gotti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar Chavez passes into side control. #T4#
Gotti tries to improve position but can't.
Gotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gotti is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotti is trying to control but Escobar Chavez manages to pass to mount!
Gotti manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gotti is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobar Chavez slaps away a takedown attempt from Gotti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gotti throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotti changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Escobar Chavez counter with a right hand.
Gotti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar Chavez throws the left hand but Gotti avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti misses the jab.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Gotti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gotti is looking to clinch but Escobar Chavez is avoiding it.
Gotti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar Chavez walks into a left hand. #T1#
Gotti swings for the body but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez scores with a nice right hand. #TD2#
Gotti drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gotti preventing the sweep.
Gotti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Escobar Chavez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotti on the ground.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Gotti from controlling successfully.
Gotti is looking to advance position but Escobar Chavez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Escobar Chavez controlling his opponent.
Gotti is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Escobar Chavez controlling from the full mount.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotti can do to turn this around?
Gotti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gotti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotti is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gotti is looking to improve his position but Escobar Chavez isn't that keen on the idea.
Gotti is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Escobar Chavez trying to control but Gotti is having none of it.
Gotti is working to get back to half guard.
Gotti slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Don Gotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotti works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Gotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
Gotti looking for a sweep. Not yet Gotti, not yet. #SUB2#
Gotti has an active guard here but Escobar Chavez has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Gotti moves into full guard.
Gotti wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar Chavez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotti trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gotti drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escobar Chavez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotti misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Escobar Chavez misses. #CL2#
Gotti drives through and clinches with Escobar Chavez against the cage.
Gotti is looking to control Escobar Chavez's arms but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gotti has his back to the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar Chavez pushes Gotti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gotti struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Gotti fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Gotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Gotti tries to pull guard but Escobar Chavez holds him up against the cage and eventually Gotti drops back down to his feet.
Gotti blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Gotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Escobar Chavez pushes Gotti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Gotti backwards.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gotti is trying to pull guard but Escobar Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Gotti.
Gotti jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar Chavez walks away with a smile on his face. Gotti gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotti off the cage and back into range.
Gotti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar Chavez.#ROC#
Gotti is rocked!
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Gotti is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar Chavez finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez leaves Gotti with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gotti gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Escobar Chavez gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 7     
Date:   Dec 03, 2016
#R1##CL2#
Escobar Chavez darts in and clinches Lim up against the cage.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lim.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Lim prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Lim lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lims head.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lim lands with a light punch inside.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez pushes Lim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Lim.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar Chavez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Lim misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim misses with a punch to the body.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lim.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar Chavez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Lim is working Escobar Chavez over against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Lim.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Lim lands a right hand.
Lim tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Lim back against the cage.
Lim misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lim.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Escobar Chavez as the two fighters clinch.
Lim blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Lim pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Lim presses Escobar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez works on Lim's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Lim lands with a right to the head.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lim misses with some punches. #T4#
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lim works on Escobar Chavez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lim digs a right hand underneath Escobar Chavez's ribcage. Escobar Chavez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Lim.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xi Lim will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lim scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lim appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Lim's head but Lim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lim throws a leg kick which misses Escobar Chavez's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar Chavez tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Escobar Chavez instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar Chavez.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Lim.
Lim has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Lim working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xi Lim has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Lim can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lims head.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lim misses with a body punch.
Lim is working Escobar Chavez over against the cage.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Lim scores with a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
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!
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez works on Lim's body with a couple of short punches.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Lim pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lims head.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Lim misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Lim misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lim misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
A short uppercut from Lim.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lim throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Lim misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Lim.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lim.
Lim misses with some punches.
Lim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lim fails to land.
Lim pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
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 Xi Lim will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lim throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Escobar Chavez on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Lim avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Lim blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Lim swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lim lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Lim working aggressively here.
Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Lim. #T1#
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body punch.
Lim throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Lim.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar Chavez.
Lim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Lim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lim.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Lim lands a body shot.
Lim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Lim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lim blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lim's elbow.
Escobar Chavez presses Lim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Lim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lim backwards.
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez - that landed with a thud.
Escobar Chavez pushes Lim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Lim blocks it.
Lim takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands.
Lim misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Lim controls his hands. #T4#
Lim scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lim struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Lim lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Lim misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lim.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Lim controls the action.
Lim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar Chavez or not.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lim working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lim scores with a shoulder strike.
Lim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lim has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: LKO International FW5     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Kruger lands with a hook. Escobar Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruger seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar Chavez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Kruger avoids nicely.
Kruger misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar Chavez defending well as Kruger loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger jabs Escobar Chavez right on the nose. Escobar Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Escobar Chavez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar Chavez lands a nice hook to Kruger's body. Kruger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar Chavez lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez cracks Kruger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruger loses concentration momentarily and Escobar Chavez pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kruger crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Escobar Chavez finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ramon Escobar Chavez!
A victorious Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Freddy Kruger had this to say: 'it was a great match. The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart. It is not up to me whether I win or lose. Ultimately, this might not be my day. '.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 11, 2016
#R1##CL#
Escobar Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar Chavez is trying to break free.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Escobar Chavez works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Escobar Chavez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar Chavez lands a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Escobar Chavez avoids a wild elbow strike from Garcia.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards. #BC#
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch. #CL#
Escobar Chavez has Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Escobar Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1##TD2#
Garcia jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar Chavez wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Garcia has his feet on Escobar Chavez's thighs here. He's pushed Escobar Chavez off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Escobar Chavez screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardon Garcia!

 

 
 
 
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