Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#934 Karim v Babinski
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Smith Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Escorre misses the target.
Smith Jr scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Smith Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Escorre.
A little feinted left hand from Smith Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Escorre should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Escorre. #T1#
Escorre throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jed's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Escorre tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Escorre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Claudio Escorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escorre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Escorre jabs Smith Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Smith Jr misses with an uppercut.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
Escorre staying out of range there.#CL2#
Escorre closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escorre.
Escorre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escorre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith Jr or not.
Escorre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Smith Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Smith Jr avoids them all with ease.
Escorre misses with a hook.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick lands for Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.#T4#
Escorre throws a right hand that Smith Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith Jr also avoids with ease.
It looked like Smith Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre lands with a nice combination. Smith Jr backs away looking to recover.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre tries to bum rush Smith Jr with a series of wild strikes but Smith Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre misses with an uppercut
and Smith Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Escorre blocks a jab.
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 Corey Smith Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claudio Escorre'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.#R2#
Escorre misses with a combination
and Smith Jr counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escorre.
Escorre tries to clinch but Smith Jr is having none of it.
Smith Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escorre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith Jr counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Escorre out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Smith Jr is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corey Smith Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Smith Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: GAMMA#928 Joosep v Haskins
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Escorre throws a jab when Nascimento was well out of range.
Nascimento lands an overhand right.
A jab from Escorre misses.
Nascimento throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escorre is looking to counter the offense by Nascimento and move into the clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nascimento.
Nascimento with a nice calf kick.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento dodges the punch combination from Escorre. #T1#
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nascimento.
Nascimento swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escorre misses with a jab to the body
and Nascimento counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Escorre misses with a double jab
and Nascimento counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nascimento lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escorre's sensitive parts.
Nascimento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escorre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nascimento cracks Escorre with a good jab.
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nascimento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escorre throws a right hand that misses
and Nascimento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Escorre lands a slapping body shot.
Nascimento is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Nascimento counters with a nice right hand that sends Escorre toppling to the canvas! Escorre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nascimento finish him?!
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nascimento fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the body
and Escorre counters with a two punch combo.
Nascimento throws a big shot that misses.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Nascimento was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escorre misses with an uppercut
and Escorre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Escorre tries to bum rush Nascimento with a series of wild strikes but Nascimento uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre. #KD2#
Nascimento lands a big head kick that sends Escorre tumbling to the mat! Nascimento takes a step backwards and waves Escorre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Escorre is rocked!#T3#
Escorre throws a series of punches but Nascimento avoids them all with ease.
Escorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escorre avoids the body shot from Nascimento.
A quick step to the side and Escorre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Escorre moves out of range of the body kick.
Escorre misses with the combination. #CL#
Escorre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Nascimento. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escorre.
Nascimento can't find room to land a body shot as Escorre controls the action.
Nascimento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escorre wants to get back to striking at distance but Nascimento won't allow it. #BC#
Escorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick from Nascimento, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nascimento misses the shot to the body.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nascimento circles away quickly and effectively.
Escorre is looking to wear down Nascimento with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Nascimento does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nascimento lands a nice shot that snaps Escorre's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Escorre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Escorre sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Escorre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nascimento doesn't seem bothered though.
Nascimento connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escorre momentarily.
Nascimento connects with a nice looking jab.
Nascimento dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nascimento throws a leg kick but Escorre moved away.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Nascimento counters with a low kick, right behind Escorre 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Nice jab there from Escorre.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Nascimento avoids it well. #T1#
Escorre misses with a shot to the body
and Nascimento cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Nascimento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre misses with a hook to the body
enabling Nascimento to counter with a crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Nascimento.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Nascimento now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nascimento scores with a jab. Escorre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nascimento paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Nascimento on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Nascimento throws a push kick but Escorre slaps the foot to one side. #KD2#
Nascimento sends Escorre crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nascimento is motioning to the referee to let Escorre up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Escorre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crack! Nascimento connects with the perfect overhand right and Escorre falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Nascimento!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Claudio Escorre spoke after the fight, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1#
Cobb 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.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escorre backing away here, and Cobb unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Escorre moved out of range nicely.
Cobb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cobb moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jab by Cobb.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb 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.
Escorre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cobb throws a looping overhand right but Escorre ducks down to avoid it.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Cobb throws a low kick, looking for Escorre's leg but Escorre calmly moves out of range.
Escorre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cobb manages to circle out of the way.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb throws a poor cross that misses
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobb looks winded!
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cobb circles away quickly and effectively.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Cobb clobbers Escorre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escorre lands a jab to the head.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Cobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre misses with a straight right.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Escorre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb takes a swing at Escorre's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cobb counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escorre's knee momentarily.
Escorre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cobb momentarily.
Escorre throws a good cross that connects.
Cobb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Donk. Cobb catches Escorre right on the button with a cross.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre is looking to wear down Cobb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cobb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb tests Escorre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobb lands a jab to the head.
Cobb lands an overhand right.
Cobb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escorre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cobb has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#That has opened up Tyson Cobb's cut even more.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb jabs Escorre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre tries to clinch up but Cobb circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cobb - that will leave a mark!
Escorre missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Cobb.
Cobb is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escorre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Cobb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A cross from Cobb lands.
A jab from Cobb misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Cobb as he connects with a hook.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
That's time! Escorre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Cobb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escorre is out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Cobb down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Cobb back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Cobb is rocked!
Escorre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobb is still on wobbly legs! Can Escorre finish him?
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Cobb seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Escorre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cobb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cobb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cobb.
Cobb throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Cobb lands a body shot.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb tries to counter with a clinch but Escorre shakes him off and moves away.
Escorre takes one on the button.#T1#
Escorre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#The cut above Tyson Cobb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cobb misses with a wild combination.
Escorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cobb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Cobb misses.
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre blocks a low kick nicely.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escorre throws out the jab. #T2#
Cobb uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escorre has time to react.
Cobb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Escorre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb stuns Escorre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escorre checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Escorre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
Escorre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cobb pushes Escorre away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Escorre lands with a nice body punch.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre takes one on the button.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Cobb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Escorre down.
Cobb throws out a powerful jab.
Escorre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Escorre. Beautiful body shot.
Escorre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
Cobb showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb connects with a body shot.
Cobb lands a nice hook to Escorre's body. Escorre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
A cross from Cobb lands.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cobb lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Tyson Cobb seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre tries to bum rush Cobb with a series of wild strikes but Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cobb misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tyson Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre tries to clinch but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escorre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre staying out of range there.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cobb.
Cobb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Escorre.
Cobb throws a leg kick which misses Escorre's front leg but catches the back leg as Escorre tries to avoid it.
Escorre slips under a jab from Cobb.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb throws a leg kick that misses.
Cobb explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escorre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cobb.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Escorre darts in trying to clinch
and Cobb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cobb swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Escorre seems unphased.
A big left from Cobb misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from Cobb.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escorre is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escorre on the side of the head.
Cobb avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
A big right from Escorre misses.
Cobb swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escorre is able to avoid easily.
Escorre throws out a powerful jab.
Escorre avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobb.
As Cobb looks to move away, Escorre throws a big counter combo but Cobb just gets out of the way.
Escorre doesn't manage to clinch there - Cobb circles away.
Cobb wants to counter with a clinch but Escorre pushes him away.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Escorre moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Escorre misses its target.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre checks the leg kick.
Escorre is looking for a counter combo.
Escorre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cobb counters with a slapping leg kick.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Cobb swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb throws a hook but Escorre avoids it easily.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but Cobb scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cobb takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from Escorre.#CUT#Tyson Cobb's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tyson Cobb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claudio Escorre!
After winning the bout, Claudio Escorre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#922 Joosep v Dionisy
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Escorre throws a series of punches but Kodjia moves out of range. #CL#
Kodjia gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escorre prevents a body shot from Kodjia. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kodjia tries a low kick but Escorre avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escorre! But no joy.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Kodjia thuds his right hand into Escorre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.#CL#
Kodjia pushes Escorre up against the cage in a clinch.
Kodjia lands with a left to the head.
Escorre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kodjia or not.
Escorre lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Escorre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Escorre.
Escorre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kodjia prevents a body shot from Escorre.
Kodjia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Kodjia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kodjia tries to clinch up but Escorre circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Kodjia misses with a wild body shot.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kodjia bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escorre's head.
Kodjia keeps the fight on the outside.
Escorre wants to clinch up but Kodjia keeps it at a distance.
Escorre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kodjia doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away.
Kodjia swings widly with a right hand
and Escorre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kodjia with a hook.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kodjia clinches up with Escorre and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Kodjia swings wildly with an uppercut but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escorre takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escorre wants to break free but Kodjia has control.
Escorre wants to get back to striking at distance but Kodjia won't allow it. #T2#
Escorre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kodjia is keeping busy.
Kodjia scores with a shoulder strike.
Kodjia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escorre's defenses.
Escorre is looking to break free of the clinch but Kodjia has double underhooks.
Kodjia lands with a right to the head.
Kodjia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Kodjia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kodjia swings wildly with an uppercut but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kodjia lands a right hand.
Kodjia creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escorre's defenses.
Escorre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kodjia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kodjia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kodjia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kodjia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escorre.
Kodjia blocks a body shot from Escorre.
Kodjia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Kodjia.
Escorre looks winded!#T3#
A short right from Kodjia. #KD#
Kodjia drops Escorre with a big knee straight up the middle! Escorre is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Escorre is rocked!
Kodjia darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Escorre's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kodjia before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franck Kodjia!
In his post fight interview, Franck Kodjia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Escorre counters with a crisp one two that drops Stepanov! Escorre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Stepanov to his feet! Stepanov is in big trouble!
Escorre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stepanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escorre doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Stepanov - just one landing.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Escorre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stepanov goes for a takedown attempt but Escorre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanov throws a big counter combination but Escorre scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Stepanov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stepanov shoots in for a double leg but Escorre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stepanov throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov tests Escorre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre throws a body punch but Stepanov moves out of range.
Stepanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanov. Escorre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanov throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Escorre's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Stepanov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre 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: GAMMA#912 Hiro v Karim
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Wolfsbruder throws a poor cross that misses
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolfsbruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escorre misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Wolfsbruder drops Escorre with a left right combo! Wolfsbruder follows him down to the ground into side control. #CUT2#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wolfsbruder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escorre keeps working.
Escorre is trying to get back to his feet.
Wolfsbruder misses with the ground and pound.
Wolfsbruder wants to control but Escorre is keeping him busy.
Escorre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Escorre looks to move to half guard but instead Wolfsbruder has passed into mount! Damn!
Wolfsbruder has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escorre wants to hold on but Wolfsbruder pushes him away.
Escorre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wolfsbruder content just to control the position here.
Escorre is trying desperately to improve position.
Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolfsbruder throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wolfsbruder sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wolfsbruder controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Escorre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder thowing shots but they're missing.
Escorre avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder controlling his opponent.
Escorre holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wolfsbruder tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wolfsbruder breaks from Escorre's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfsbruder misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Escorre is bucking up trying to escape but Wolfsbruder cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escorre is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Escorre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolfsbruder controlling Escorre's posture.
Wolfsbruder has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Escorre has passed into side control.
Wolfsbruder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wolfsbruder is holding Escorre down, trying to stall.
Escorre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Escorre controlling the position.
Escorre gets to mount! Wolfsbruder was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wolfsbruder tries to hold on but Escorre postures up.
Wolfsbruder is just holding on here. Escorre manages to take his back.
Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Wolfsbruder rolls, trying to escape but Escorre keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claudio Escorre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Wolfsbruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfsbruder misses with a leg kick.
Wolfsbruder misses with the combination.
Wolfsbruder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.
Wolfsbruder lunges at Escorre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escorre's hand.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Escorre stumbling backwards into the cage! Escorre bounces back off the cage towards Wolfsbruder, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Wolfsbruder lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Wolfsbruder celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Claudio Escorre had this to say: 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: C57: Corassa vs. Time II
Date: Aug 21, 2021

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As St Stone looks to move away, Escorre throws a big counter combo but St Stone just gets out of the way.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Escorre pushes St Stone up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Escorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Escorre's brow.
Escorre tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Escorre back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Stone.
Escorre is stalling here.
St Stone taking a breather.
Escorre tries to break the clinch but St Stone is controlling the position.
St Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Escorre - that landed with a thud. #T1#
St Stone being controlled against the cage.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Escorre 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
St Stone crunches a lovely knee into Escorre's ribcage.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Escorre.
St Stone has Escorre pressed against the cage, preventing Escorre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
St Stone takes a shot to the head.
St Stone lands a nice elbow.
Escorre can't break the clinch.
Come on Escorre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Escorre managing to block the knees to the body from St Stone.
Escorre leaning against his opponent.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Stone's elbow. #T2#
Escorre pushes St Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
St Stone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Escorre lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre throws a sloppy body shot
and St Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Escorre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escorre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
St Stone forces Escorre back against the cage and clinches.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escorre blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
St Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escorre takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Escorre shrugs off.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escorre. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Escorre dodges an elbow strike from St Stone.
Escorre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre moves away
and Escorre counters with a nice body shot.
St Stone looks winded!
St Stone wants to clinch.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
Escorre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Stone moves out of range as Escorre strikes.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre is having none of it.
Escorre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps St Stone's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Escorre forces St Stone back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
St Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escorre is defending well for now.
Escorre blocks an elbow strike.
Escorre being controlled against the cage.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Escorre blocks with his arms.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre throws a body punch but St Stone moves out of range.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
St Stone is looking to clinch.
Escorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
St Stone closes the distance and pushes Escorre back into the cage.
Escorre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St Stone.
St Stone misses with a body punch.
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 Claudio Escorre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Escorre swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre is having none of it.
We've been informed that St Stone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
St Stone instigates a clinch.
Escorre struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escorre lands a left hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Escorre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escorre is struggling to control the position.
Escorre tries to throw a body punch but St Stone avoids it by throwing Escorre back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Escorre.
Escorre lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Escorre.
Escorre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Stone is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Escorre.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action. #T1##BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escorre punishes St Stone's body with a nice straight punch.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Stone can do to turn this around?
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Escorre sets himself, and St Stone steps forward looking for the clinch! Escorre avoids it this time.#CL#
Escorre clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Escorre moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Escorre.
Escorre works on St Stone's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Escorre.
Escorre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St Stone or not.
Escorre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Escorre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
St Stone tries to stall but Escorre uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Escorre throws a right and a left that St Stone avoids nicely. #CL2#
St Stone has closed the distance and engaged Escorre in a clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escorre throws a big counter combination but St Stone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Escorre keeps it at a distance.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
Escorre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escorre lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
St Stone wants to clinch up but Escorre keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Escorre. #CL2#
St Stone has managed to clinch.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Escorre blocks with his arms.
Escorre cracks St Stone with a nice body shot.#BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escorre connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt St Stone! He's out on his feet! Escorre rushes in and drops St Stone with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!
After winning the bout, Claudio Escorre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C51: Al Jhit vs. Lermontov
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
BangYou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but BangYou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BangYou is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escorre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BangYou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like BangYou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
BangYou slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Escorre checks the leg kick.
Escorre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good standup being displayed there by BangYou as he connects with a hook.
Escorre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escorre blocks a jab.
BangYou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Escorre misses.
BangYou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for BangYou. That snapped Escorre's head back. #T1#
BangYou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from BangYou.
Escorre needs to keep his hands up - BangYou had a free shot at his head there.
Escorre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escorre misses with a hook. BangYou ducked under it nicely.
It looked like BangYou was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escorre.
Escorre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
BangYou throws a shot from downtown. Escorre moves away and avoids it.
BangYou falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escorre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
BangYou is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BangYou takes a swing at Escorre's ribcage but misses.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
BangYou looks to land a right hand but Escorre moved out of range.
BangYou connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
BangYou attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escorre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BangYou.#CUT2#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
BangYou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BangYou slips a jab and a cross from Escorre. #KD#
BangYou sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Escorre to the ground! BangYou dives into full mount looking to finish!
BangYou throwing strikes but Escorre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
BangYou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escorre tries to roll over but BangYou keeps him under control.
BangYou controlling the action here.
BangYou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Escorre blocking the ground and pound attempt from BangYou.
BangYou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
BangYou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
BangYou controlling the action here.
Escorre wants to improve his position but BangYou is controlling well.
BangYou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BangYou missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
BangYou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BangYou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escorre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escorre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
BangYou has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escorre is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BangYou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
BangYou is looking to stand up but Escorre won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
BangYou lands with a straight right. Escorre didn't see that one coming.
BangYou keeps the fight on the outside.
Aiu BangYou is winning the standup battle so far.
BangYou avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escorre avoids the body shot from BangYou.
Escorre slips a jab from BangYou.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre misses with a straight right.
BangYou half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escorre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BangYou.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like BangYou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escorre misses with a combination
and BangYou counters with a head kick. #T1#
BangYou scores with a jab to the body.
BangYou avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and BangYou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escorre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab.
BangYou throws a nice inside leg kick.
BangYou throws a jab but it's blocked by Escorre.
Escorre ducks right into an uppercut from BangYou.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from BangYou.
BangYou misses with a head kick.
Escorre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escorre blocks a head kick by BangYou.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and BangYou counters with a stiff right hand.
BangYou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
BangYou throws a head kick that Escorre semi-blocks.
BangYou throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BangYou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escorre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BangYou rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from BangYou is predictable there #CL2#
and Escorre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escorre.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BangYou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Escorre walks into a straight right hand from BangYou.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by BangYou - just one landing.
BangYou misses the jab.#CL2#
Escorre gets a clinch. #BC#
BangYou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
BangYou scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escorre looks to clinch
and BangYou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre throws a series of punches but BangYou avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from BangYou on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escorre doesn't manage to clinch there - BangYou circles away.
BangYou is looking to counter with head kicks.
BangYou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escorre.
Escorre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from BangYou with a body shot.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.#CL2#
Escorre clinches.
BangYou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escorre can do to turn this around?#BC#
BangYou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
BangYou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escorre misses with the combination.
BangYou scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Escorre tries to clinch but BangYou moves out of range.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
BangYou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escorre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escorre slips under a jab.
BangYou swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
BangYou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escorre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces BangYou back to the cage. Escorre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
BangYou bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
BangYou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big right from BangYou misses.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escorre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and BangYou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aiu BangYou dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escorre throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escorre takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
BangYou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BangYou connects with a jab.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou misses with a hook. Escorre ducked under it nicely.
BangYou lands a lovely overhand right.
Escorre takes a swing at BangYou's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BangYou misses with an uppercut.
Escorre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BangYou lands a head kick!
Escorre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BangYou avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
BangYou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
BangYou slips a jab and a cross from Escorre. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escorre struggles to land a body shot inside as BangYou controls his hands.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
A big left from BangYou misses.
A nice side step and Escorre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
BangYou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou misses with an uppercut. Escorre saw that one coming.#T2#
Escorre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before BangYou can pounce on him.
BangYou misses with a wild body shot.
BangYou misses the shot to the body.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss
and BangYou counters with a nice body shot.
BangYou connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BangYou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BangYou throws a head kick that half lands.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BangYou.
BangYou tries a head kick but it misses.
As BangYou backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but BangYou manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by BangYou.
Escorre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from BangYou.
BangYou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escorre on the side of the head. #T3#
BangYou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escorre moves away.
BangYou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
BangYou throws a head kick but Escorre moves out of range.
BangYou lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Escorre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from BangYou tenderised Escorre's leg. Escorre is trying to keep his angry face on.
BangYou misses with an uppercut
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps BangYou thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but BangYou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
BangYou tries a head kick but it misses.
BangYou connects with a nice looking jab.
BangYou thuds a left hand into Escorre's body.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss
and BangYou counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre doesn't manage to clinch there - BangYou circles away.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Aiu BangYou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escorre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escorre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Escorre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escorre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escorre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Claudio Escorre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escorre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BangYou throws out the jab.
Escorre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
BangYou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aiu BangYou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for BangYou, 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiu BangYou!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Aiu BangYou waved his t-shirt featuring SynCity Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Claudio Escorre had this to say: 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Escorre.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maestre circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab by Maestre.
Escorre lands the left hand.
Escorre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maestre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maestre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maestre swings for the body but Escorre moves out of range.
Maestre moves away from the strike by Escorre.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escorre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escorre.
Escorre slips under a jab.#T1#
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escorre's hands.
Maestre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Maestre avoids nicely.
Maestre connects with a right hand. Escorre shakes it off.
Maestre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escorre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escorre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing. #KD#
Maestre drops Escorre with a beautiful combination! Escorre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Escorre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Escorre stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Maestre runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: CFN12: Mckean vs. Carvalho
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1##CL#
Escorre drives through and clinches with St Stone against the cage.
St Stone stalling against the cage.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Escorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Escorre closes the distance and clinches.
St Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escorre.
St Stone prevents a body shot from Escorre.
St Stone tries to stall but Escorre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Escorre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escorre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre digs a right hand underneath St Stone's ribcage. St Stone let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Escorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Escorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
Escorre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escorre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Escorre gets tackled into the cage by St Stone. St Stone maintains the clinch.
Escorre lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch.
St Stone moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps St Stone thinking.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escorre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but St Stone is just out of range.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Escorre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away.
St Stone avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
St Stone pushes Escorre up against the cage in a clinch.
Escorre lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
Escorre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Escorre 's eye.
Escorre is stalling here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Escorre seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
St Stone throws an elbow that misses.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escorre avoids it.
Nice body punch from Escorre.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Stone is looking to control Escorre's arms but Escorre gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
St Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escorre is defending well for now.
Escorre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
St Stone is looking to control Escorre's arms but Escorre gets an underhook and turns him. Now St Stone has his back to the cage.
Escorre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Escorre avoids it.
St Stone is trying to maintain a safe position but Escorre gets an underhook and turns St Stone into the cage.
Escorre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escorre looks to land a combination but St Stone avoids it well. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Escorre. #CL#
Escorre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away. #CL2#
St Stone clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre leaning his opponent against the cage.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escorre blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Escorre.
Escorre avoiding damage as St Stone throws knees to the body.
St Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escorre is defending well for now.#BC#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus St Stone's cut.
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#
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
St Stone is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
Escorre misses with a straight right.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
St Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Escorre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
St Stone tries to clinch there but Escorre circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
St Stone closes the distance and clinches.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Escorre. #BC#
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St Stone avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Claudio Escorre is winning the standup battle so far.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
Escorre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escorre misses with an uppercut.
St Stone moves away from the strike by Escorre.
St Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
St Stone has closed the distance and engaged Escorre in a clinch.
Escorre stalling against the cage.
Escorre tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Escorre lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Escorre is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Escorre is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Escorre shrugs off. #BC#
Escorre manages to break the clinch.
Escorre throws a body punch but St Stone moves out of range.
St Stone tries to clinch but Escorre moves away
and Escorre counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Come on Escorre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
St Stone trying to stall but Escorre improves his position.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Stone can do to turn this around?
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone stalling in the clinch but Escorre improves position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
St Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Escorre avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
St Stone lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escorre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
St Stone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Escorre avoiding damage.
Escorre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escorre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escorre lands an uppercut.
Escorre avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.#BC#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Escorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escorre circles away from the clinch attempt.
St Stone throws a wild hook but Escorre just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! St Stone gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Escorre raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
Our winner, Claudio Escorre, 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: PANDA 82
Date: Feb 05, 2021

#R1#
Maestre moves away from the strike by Escorre.
Maestre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Maestre moves out of range. #KD#
Maestre drops Escorre with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escorre looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Maestre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maestre punishes Escorre's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestre grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Escorre takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Maestre cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luis Maestre!
Our winner, Luis Maestre, 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.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: PANDA 64
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1#
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar trying to control but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escorre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escorre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Escorre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Escorre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lesnar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lesnar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escorre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escorre lands a left hand.
Lesnar leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Lesnar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escorre is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escorre down to the mat. Escorre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Escorre darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar working Escorre over with strikes.
Escorre wants to get back to full guard.
Escorre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar postures up and lands a big shot to Escorre's brow.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Escorre keeps moving.
Escorre is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escorre has his hands on Lesnar's head, controlling the position.
Escorre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Escorre blocks nicely.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escorre wants to stand and escape but Lesnar is having none of it. #T3#
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escorre is trying to hold Lesnar in close to prevent damage but Lesnar has managed to pass into half guard.
Escorre is looking to escape.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escorre has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Escorre trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lesnar digs a good body shot into Escorre's ribs.
Escorre wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escorre's half guard.
Lesnar 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.#T4#
Lesnar is keen to just control but Escorre is a slippery customer.
Escorre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar is thwarting Escorre's attempts to control the position.
Lesnar is looking to take a break and control but Escorre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Escorre dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lesnar misses the shot to the body.
As Lesnar backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Lesnar manages to avoid it all.
Escorre lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Claudio Escorre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Escorre throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
We've been told by Lesnar's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar looking for a takedown.
Lesnar slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Escorre breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Escorre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Lesnar avoids nicely.
Lesnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Lesnar has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Escorre manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Escorre tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a double jab. #CL#
Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Escorre manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Escorre pushes Lesnar 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!
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre blocking some punches.
Escorre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escorre lands a shot to the body.
Escorre digs a right hand underneath Lesnar's ribcage. Lesnar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch.
Escorre scores with a jab to the body.
Claudio Escorre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escorre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3##CL2#
Escorre moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Escorre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Escorre instigates a clinch.
Escorre gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escorre pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escorre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escorre prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lesnar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lesnar letting Escorre take a breather here.
Escorre is looking to control Lesnar's arms but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Escorre has his back to the cage. #T4#
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lesnar misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Escorre wants to counter with a clinch but Lesnar pushes him away.
No joy there for Escorre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Escorre throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escorre sprawls and moves away.
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!
Escorre throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escorre sprawls and moves away.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Escorre avoids it well and moves away.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice jab there from Lesnar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
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#
Lesnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Escorre is just out of range.
Lesnar throws out a loose jab but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Escorre rushes Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escorre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lesnar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escorre is looking to control Lesnar's arms but Lesnar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Escorre has his back to the cage.
Escorre is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escorre tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Escorre trying to control the position but instead, Lesnar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escorre into the cage.
Escorre lands a shot to the body.
Escorre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Escorre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escorre lands a jab-cross combination.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Escorre slows down the pace here.
Escorre lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Escorre throws a right hand that Lesnar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesnar also avoids with ease.
Lesnar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escorre misses with a body punch #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Escorre tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escorre is looking to control Lesnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escorre avoid being mounted?
Lesnar trying to control the action but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Lesnar prevents Escorre from standing back up.
Lesnar is just content to waste time from the top position. Escorre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is fighting to break Escorre's control of his arms but Escorre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escorre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escorre is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar cracks Escorre with a solid left hand.
Escorre looking to control.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar works the jab nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claudio Escorre.
I think Escorre 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PANDA 57
Date: Dec 11, 2020

#R1#
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Watson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Watson moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.#CL2#
Escorre pushes Watson up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Escorre.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escorre cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre has had enough of the clinch but Watson keeps him there for the moment.
Watson prevents a body shot from Escorre.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Escorre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Escorre stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escorre struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Escorre.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escorre lands a nice uppercut.
Escorre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Escorre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escorre throws a punch but it's blocked by Watson. #T2#
Escorre misses with a body punch.
Escorre tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Escorre tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escorre - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Escorre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escorre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson tries to score a body lock takedown but Escorre shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Escorre takes a swing at Watson's ribcage but misses.
As Escorre looks to move away, Watson throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre wants to clinch but Watson slips to the side#KD#
and Watson counters with a crisp one two that drops Escorre! Watson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escorre to his feet! Escorre is in big trouble!
Escorre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
Escorre gets caught flat footed, as Watson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Watson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson stands up over Escorre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Watson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Escorre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escorre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Watson tries to free his leg and advance position but Escorre is retaining full guard. #ES2#
Escorre has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Watson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Escorre tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Escorre misses with a punch to the body.
Watson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Escorre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Escorre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Escorre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Escorre.
Escorre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escorre's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
Escorre tries to circle away but Watson has him pinned against the cage.
Escorre tries to throw a body punch but Watson avoids it by throwing Escorre back against the cage. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Escorre. #CUT2#It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson keeps control of Escorre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escorre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson has Escorre pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escorre manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Escorre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Escorre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escorre goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Watson has picked Escorre up - he's going for a ride! Watson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Escorre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Watson off to one side.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Watson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escorre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Escorre looks to move away, Watson throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Escorre tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Escorre manages to avoid it.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Watson is looking to counter punch.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escorre avoids it really well and circles away.
Escorre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Watson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Watson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escorre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Escorre does no damage. #T4#
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escorre scores with a body shot.
Escorre throws a combination that misses
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Escorre.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson'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##TD#
Watson drives through with a takedown into Escorre's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Watson won't allow Escorre to sweep him here.
Watson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Watson 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.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escorre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throwing strikes but missing.
Watson working some strikes from top position.
Escorre is pulling down on Watson's head to control his posture. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Watson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Watson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escorre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escorre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson postures up and lands a big shot to Escorre's brow.
Watson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Escorre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escorre wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Watson cracks Escorre with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escorre's head.
Watson won't allow Escorre to get back to his feet.
Escorre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escorre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Watson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Watson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Watson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escorre is looking to stand up but Watson isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Watson throws an elbow that misses. Escorre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Watson's guard. Nice move by Escorre!#REVB#
Dave Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escorre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Watson is proving hard to escape from.
Watson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Escorre trying to control but Watson is working from the bottom.
Escorre won't allow Watson to get back to his feet.
Watson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Escorre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escorre wants to stand but Watson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Watson wants to get back to his feet but Escorre is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escorre tries to stand but Watson is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Escorre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escorre tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dave Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Escorre is fighting off a takedown attempt but Watson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Escorre to the mat. Escorre regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Watson throws a strike but Escorre rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Watson wants to stand but Escorre is controlling the position. #SUB#
Watson has his foot on Escorre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escorre works his way back into a safe position though.
Claudio Escorre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Watson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escorre uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Watson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Escorre 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre 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: PANDA 48
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCumhaill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escorre.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacCumhaill circles away quickly and effectively.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacCumhaill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacCumhaill was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
MacCumhaill swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escorre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacCumhaill avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacCumhaill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacCumhaill throws a right hand that misses
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacCumhaill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacCumhaill.
MacCumhaill misses with a looping right.
Fionn MacCumhaill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCumhaill misses with a wild body shot.
Escorre takes a swing at MacCumhaill's ribcage but misses.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacCumhaill manages to avoid it.
MacCumhaill uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escorre has time to react.#T1#
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but MacCumhaill is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. MacCumhaill does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from MacCumhaill misses its intended target.
Escorre went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escorre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacCumhaill.
A punch combination from MacCumhaill misses.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
Escorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from MacCumhaill.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Escorre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacCumhaill tries to break free but Escorre pushes him back against the cage.
MacCumhaill is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Escorre manages to break the clinch.
MacCumhaill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre slips a jab and a cross from MacCumhaill.
Escorre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MacCumhaill looks winded!#T2#
MacCumhaill takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre throws a series of punches but MacCumhaill avoids them all with ease.
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
MacCumhaill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacCumhaill circles away quickly and effectively.
Escorre digs a good hook to MacCumhaill's body.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but MacCumhaill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on MacCumhaill's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Escorre throws a series of punches but MacCumhaill avoids them all with ease.
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Escorre lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Fionn MacCumhaill has been cut.
Escorre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Escorre throws a series of punches but MacCumhaill avoids them all with ease.
MacCumhaill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escorre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacCumhaill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escorre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Escorre looks to land a combination but MacCumhaill avoids it well.
Escorre scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacCumhaill appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escorre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MacCumhaill misses with a combination
and Escorre counters with a series of strikes that really hurt MacCumhaill! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
An out of breath Claudio Escorre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 11 | Taneyev vs Trigger
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Maestre avoids it well.
A lazy left from Maestre finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Maestre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escorre lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Escorre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Escorre looks to move away, Maestre throws a big counter combo but Escorre just gets out of the way.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Maestre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Escorre throws a right and a left that Maestre avoids nicely.
Maestre defending well as Escorre loads up on a big left hand.
Escorre tries to bum rush Maestre with a series of wild strikes but Maestre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maestre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Escorre missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escorre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maestre.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but Escorre slips the punch.#KD#
Maestre lands a big right hand that sends Escorre crashing to the mat! Maestre stays standing though and waves Escorre back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestre avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Maestre lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Escorre head around and knocks him out cold! Maestre hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luis Maestre!
After winning the bout, Luis Maestre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Claudio Escorre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 138
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escorre's head.
Escorre throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a body punch but Escorre moves out of range.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Escorre shakes it off.
Jab from McGregor.
Escorre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGregor jabs Escorre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Ricco McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor lands with a hook. Escorre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Escorre off the cage and back into range.
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escorre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Escorre.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre lands a nice looking body shot.
Escorre dodges the punch combination from McGregor.
A countering left hand to the body from Escorre misses.#T1#
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escorre. Escorre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGregor throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McGregor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escorre doesn't seem phased though.
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Escorre unleashes a big counter combination but McGregor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGregor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Escorre's shoulder, as Escorre tries to avoid the shot. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Escorre is out of range.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escorre is looking to clinch.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
Escorre stuffs the takedown.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escorre enables McGregor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escorre manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
McGregor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escorre is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escorre has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Escorre prevents McGregor from getting back to his feet. #SU2#
Escorre stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Escorre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escorre is looking for the big counter here.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escorre.
Escorre throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.#CL#
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Escorre's head back.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre tries to clinch up but McGregor circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by McGregor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGregor.
Escorre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.#T4#
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Escorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escorre's head.
McGregor scores with a jab to the head.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
McGregor lands with a straight right. Escorre didn't see that one coming.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escorre walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGregor.
McGregor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escorre under the eye.
Escorre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McGregor clobbers Escorre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre misses with a looping left.
McGregor scoring well with a low kick there.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Escorre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco McGregor 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#
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregor.
Escorre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escorre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGregor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Escorre.
McGregor loads up on a big right hand but Escorre slips the punch.
McGregor throws a good cross that connects.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor shoots in for a double leg but Escorre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Escorre checks the leg kick.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escorre looks to land a left hand but McGregor moved out of range nicely.
Escorre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Escorre misses. #T1#
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
McGregor catches Escorre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escorre.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escorre misses with a wild body shot.
Escorre swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Escorre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
An attempted straight right counter from McGregor misses the target.
Ricco McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
A big left from McGregor misses. #KD2#
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Ricco McGregor has been cut.
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!
McGregor thuds his right hand into Escorre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escorre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing. #T2##CL#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Escorre back into the cage.
McGregor is looking to break free of the clinch but Escorre has double underhooks.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGregor's elbow. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws the left hand but Escorre avoids the punch easily.
Escorre lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escorre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escorre manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McGregor throws a shot from downtown. Escorre moves away and avoids it.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGregor or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escorre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escorre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Escorre swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Escorre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGregor scores with the left hand. Escorre knows he should have avoided that one.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch 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!
McGregor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escorre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a stiff right hand.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escorre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGregor at a distance.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escorre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice body punch from Escorre.
Escorre swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricco McGregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escorre misses with the combination.
It looked like McGregor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as McGregor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escorre doesn't seem phased though.
Escorre takes one on the button.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escorre has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor scores with a three punch combo!
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Escorre is out of range.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGregor throws out a powerful jab.
McGregor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGregor off to one side.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escorre sprawls well. Escorre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Escorre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escorre throws a body punch but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor misses with a combination #KD2#
and Escorre counters with a crisp one two that drops McGregor! Escorre thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGregor to his feet! McGregor is in big trouble!
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McGregor throws a right hand that Escorre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escorre also avoids with ease.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escorre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor looks to throw the jab but Escorre is out of range.
Escorre blocks a head kick by McGregor.
Escorre lands a slapping body shot.
Escorre scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escorre is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Escorre circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre slips a jab from McGregor.
A big left from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws the left hand but Escorre avoids the punch easily.
McGregor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and McGregor ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Escorre is looking to clinch.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Escorre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
A clash of legs there as Escorre blocks the low kick.
Escorre misses with the combination. #KD2#
Escorre lands a left and a right that send McGregor crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Ricco McGregor's cut is getting worse.
Escorre lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks McGregor out cold! McGregor is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!
A victorious Claudio Escorre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 128
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaca throws a hook to the side of Escorre's head but Escorre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Jaca. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Jaca down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Jaca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jimrex Jaca has been cut.
Jaca avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Jaca misses with a lunging right hand
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaca throws a hook but Escorre blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Jaca avoids them all with ease.
Jaca throws out a counter right but Escorre avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Escorre has knocked Jaca down with a huge combo! Escorre steps away and waves a wobbly Jaca back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Jaca is rocked!
Escorre plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Jaca swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Jaca face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!
A very excited looking Claudio Escorre 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: UnderGround FC 122
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Escorre lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Manson goes down and covers up as Escorre starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
An intense looking Claudio Escorre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Freeman is no different. If you want a rematch i will be ready. I wish you all the best, my comrade.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 109
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Freeman clinches up with Escorre and pushes him back against the cage.
Escorre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Freeman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escorre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Escorre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freeman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escorre backwards.
A short left from Freeman.
Escorre is pressed up against the cage. Freeman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escorre down to the mat. Escorre avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Freeman pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Freeman clinches.
Freeman 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.
Freeman gets through Escorre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escorre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escorre leaning against his opponent.
Escorre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escorre tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escorre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Escorre's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Escorre's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Freeman.#BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Freeman rushes Escorre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
A short right from Freeman on the inside.
Escorre controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Escorre.
Freeman prevents Escorre from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Escorre.
Escorre tries to work over Freeman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Escorre manages to break the clinch.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escorre paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escorre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escorre.#CUT2#
It looks like Crispin Freeman has been cut.
Crispin Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.#T2##CL#
Freeman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escorre tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Escorre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escorre takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman is looking to counter punch.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escorre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Freeman clinches up with Escorre and pushes him back against the cage.
Freeman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escorres head.
Freeman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escorre wants to stall.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Escorre.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman lands a right hand. #T3#
Freeman misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Freeman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Escorre breaks from the clinch.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Escorre keeps it at a distance.
Escorre keeps the fight on the outside.
Freeman fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Escorre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Escorre circles away.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escorre keeps the fight on the outside.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Freeman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Freeman clinches.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Freeman prevents a body shot from Escorre. #BC2#
Escorre manages to break the clinch.
Freeman scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Escorre, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escorre throws a counter combo.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre is having none of it.
Freeman wants to clinch but Escorre slips to the side
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT2#
Crispin Freeman's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman wants to clinch but Escorre slips to the side
and Escorre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Freeman instigates a clinch.
Escorre presses Freeman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Freeman is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Escorre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freeman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claudio Escorre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Crispin Freeman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Escorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Freeman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Freeman throws a right hand that Escorre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escorre also avoids with ease.#CL#
Freeman rushes Escorre and presses him up against the cage.
Freeman working aggressively here.
Escorre tries to circle away but Freeman has him pinned against the cage.
Escorre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freeman misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Escorre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman wants to clinch.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Escorre keeps it at a distance.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Freeman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Freeman tries to clinch there but Escorre circles away. #T1#
Freeman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
Freeman slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Escorre feints a jab promting Freeman to slip. Escorre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Freeman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
Crispin Freeman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Escorre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freeman was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Freeman wants to clinch.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escorre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Escorre misses with an uppercut. Freeman saw that one coming.
Escorre swats away the attempt to clinch by Freeman.#T2#
Escorre tries to bum rush Freeman with a series of wild strikes but Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Escorre is avoiding it.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman dives in and grabs Escorre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escorre pushes down on Freeman's head and hops out.
Escorre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
Jeez, Crispin Freeman's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freeman.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Freeman shoots for a double leg takedown but Escorre sprawls well. He's pushed Freeman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crispin Freeman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Freeman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escorre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre is having none of it.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
Freeman moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Freeman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but Freeman is just out of range.
Escorre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
Freeman tries to close the distance and clinch but Escorre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escorre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Escorre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Freeman is looking to clinch.
Escorre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escorre stuns Freeman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Freeman wants to clinch up but Escorre keeps it at a distance.
Escorre fails to land with a series of punches.
Freeman tries to clinch but Escorre moves away
and Escorre counters with a straight right hand.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Crispin Freeman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Claudio Escorre!
Post fight, Claudio Escorre stared into the camera and said 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Freeman is no different. If you want a rematch i will be ready. I wish you all the best, my comrade.'.

Event: UnderGround FC 99
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Escorre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escorre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schubert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schubert misses with an uppercut. Escorre saw that one coming.#TD#
Schubert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escorre is trying to defend but Schubert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Escorre is doing well to control the position and prevent Schubert from advancing to side control.
Escorre is looking to improve his position. #ES2#
Escorre makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schubert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escorre was well out of range. Poor timing from Schubert.
Schubert throws an overhand right that lands on Escorre's shoulder, as Escorre tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Schubert slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
Schubert thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. Schubert does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Schubert clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Schubert scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schubert.
Escorre can't break the clinch.
Escorre can't find room to land a body shot as Schubert controls the action.
Schubert tries a body shot but Escorre blocks it.
Schubert lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escorre looks winded!
Schubert scores with a shot to the side of Escorre's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Schubert.
Schubert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schubert struggles to land a body shot inside as Escorre controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Schubert has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Schubert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Schubert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schubert lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schubert doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Escorre takes a shot to the head.
Schubert working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schubert lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Schubert. #TD#
Schubert drags the fight down to the ground.
Schubert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Schubert has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Schubert is looking for a triangle but Escorre pushes his legs off easily.
Escorre wants to pass the guard but Schubert is keeping the position.
Schubert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Schubert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Schubert lands in his opponent's guard.
Schubert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schubert looking to pass the guard.
Schubert looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Schubert 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#
Schubert scores with a jab to the head.
Schubert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schubert with a hook.
Escorre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Escorre moves forwards but Schubert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schubert is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Schubert scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Schubert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schubert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Escorre is not content to let Schubert control the position. #SUB#
Schubert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escorre, who protects the arm well.
Escorre seems a little lost for a moment, as Schubert dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Schubert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escorre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Schubert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escorre being controlled for a moment. #T3#
Escorre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schubert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Schubert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schubert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Schubert controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Escorre is trying to control Schubert's posture but Schubert avoids it. #SUB#
Schubert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Escorre rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schubert's guard! Nice work there by Escorre! #SUB#
Schubert is looking for a triangle but Escorre pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Schubert holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Schubert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escorre defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Schubert dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Schubert shoots in but Escorre avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escorre is looking for the big counter here.
Schubert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escorre throws a series of strikes that have Schubert backpedaling.
Escorre misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schubert manages to avoid it.
Schubert throws a shot from downtown. Escorre moves away and avoids it.
Escorre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schubert or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad. #T1#
Schubert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schubert connects with a crisp jab.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Schubert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Schubert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escorre.
Thomas Schubert is winning the standup battle so far.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Schubert misses the target.
Schubert stuns Escorre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schubert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escorre can do to turn this around?
Escorre keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Schubert shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schubert was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escorre is trying to escape the position but Schubert is controlling the position. #T2#
Escorre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Schubert asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Schubert tries for a kimura but Escorre is defending well.
Schubert wants to control but Escorre is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Schubert tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Escorre is trying to escape the position but Schubert is controlling the position.
Thomas Schubert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schubert trying to control the action but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Escorre is looking to regain half guard here but Schubert keeps moving and retains side control.
Schubert has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schubert wants to take Escorre's back here but Escorre is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Schubert controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Escorre tries to improve his position but Schubert has taken his back! Schubert has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Escorre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Schubert pushes Escorre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Schubert!
Thomas Schubert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Claudio Escorre had this to say: 'I swear I didn't expect you to have that beast inside you, Kamenov. I want my rematch against this brave fighter as soon as possible. We are tied and we have to fix this. '.

Event: UnderGround FC 91
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Escorre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kamenov shoots in but no luck this time.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a nice body shot.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kamenov darts in looking for a takedown but Escorre gets double underhooks and turns Kamenov into the cage.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Kamenov tries to counter it with a takedown but Escorre pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escorre defends it nicely.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kamenov with a poor takedown
and Escorre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escorre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenov was well out of range. Poor timing from Escorre.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Escorre avoids it well. #T1#
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Kamenov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Escorre misses with a double jab.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov with the counter takedown but Escorre avoids it easily.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Kamenov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escorre circles away.
Escorre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escorre looks to land a combination. Kamenov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Kamenov looks for a takedown but Escorre sprawls well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escorre throws a hook but Kamenov avoids it easily.#CL#
Escorre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kamenov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kamenov blocks a body shot from Escorre.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kamenov can't find room to land a body shot as Escorre controls the action. #BC#
Escorre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T3#
Kamenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escorre swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Escorre lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamenov off the cage and back into range.
Good standup being displayed there by Escorre as he connects with a hook.
Escorre slips a jab and a cross from Kamenov.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with Escorre, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes Escorre against the cage but Escorre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Escorre misses its target.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov throws a shot to the body.
Escorre misses the shot to the body.
Escorre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Escorre misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenov off to one side. #CL#
Escorre gets a clinch. #TD2#
Kamenov pulls Escorre into guard.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet but Escorre is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Escorre stands up and waves to Kamenov to follow him.
Escorre throws out a loose jab but Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Escorre misses with a combination
and Kamenov counters with a series of strikes. Escorre will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Escorre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Kamenov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escorre as he jumps to the side.
Kamenov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
Kamenov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenov off to one side.
Escorre leaves Kamenov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escorre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escorre looks to throw the jab but Kamenov is out of range. #T1##CL#
Escorre has managed to clinch.
Kamenov is breathing heavily.
Escorre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre has him pressed against the cage.
Escorre wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escorre is trying to break the clinch but Kamenov is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Escorre.
A left hand lands to the body for Escorre.
Kamenov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escorre walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kamenov slips under a jab from Escorre.#T2#
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kamenov can do to turn this around?
Escorre connects with a nice looking jab.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kamenov circles away quickly and effectively.
Escorre cracks a nice hook into Kamenov's ribs.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre tries to bum rush Kamenov with a series of wild strikes but Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamenov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kamenov moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Escorre gets a clinch. #BC#
Escorre breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Kamenov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kamenov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escorre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Kamenov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escorre defending well though. #ES#
Escorre manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kamenov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It looked like Escorre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamenov.
Kamenov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escorre.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a takedown but Escorre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kamenov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escorre scores with a jab to the body.
Escorre throws a right and a left that Kamenov avoids nicely.
Kamenov feints the counter takedown.
Escorre throws a body punch but Kamenov moves out of range.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but Kamenov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escorre misses with the combination.
Kamenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escorre counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Escorre there.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamenov.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escorre thuds a left hand into Kamenov's body.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Kamenov has his takedown stuffed
and Escorre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Escorre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Claudio Escorre is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Kamenov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escorre stuns Kamenov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escorre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escorre looks to land a combination but Kamenov avoids it well.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamenov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right-left combo lands from Escorre. #T1#
Escorre scores with a hook.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Escorre as Kamenov shoots in.
Kamenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
Kamenov dodges the punch combination from Escorre. #TD2#
Kamenov looking to score a takedown here. Escorre is defending well but Kamenov drives through and ends up in Escorre's guard.#ES#
Escorre pushes Kamenov off and scrambles back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escorre as he avoids it easily.
Kamenov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escorre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy.
Escorre throws a combination. Kamenov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Kamen Kamenov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escorre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kamenov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Kamenov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamenov.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Escorre circles away easily
and Escorre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escorre cracks Kamenov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kamenov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escorre throws a shot to the body.
Escorre thuds a left hand into Kamenov's body.
Escorre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escorre fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Escorre punishes Kamenov's body with a nice straight punch.
Escorre digs a good body shot into Kamenov's ribs.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamenov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Escorre has Kamenov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov misses with the head strike.
Escorre tries a body shot but Kamenov blocks it.
Escorre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escorre wants to break free but Kamenov has control.
Claudio Escorre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escorre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kamenov has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escorre 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
As Claudio Escorre got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Kamenov is no different. But he's throwing all his talent away. I've seen him in better shape and I know he can do more than that. I wish you all the best, my comrade.'.

Event: UGFC79 Christmas Beatdown
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
Escorre throws a series of punches but Guide avoids them all with ease.
Guide misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Escorre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Guide misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escorre.
Guide just misses with a punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guide.
Escorre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Guide misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escorre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Guide connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Guide throws a series of punches but Escorre avoids them all with ease.
Guide listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Guide swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escorre.
Guide scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Guide throws a right hand that Escorre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escorre also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Escorre.
Guide appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Guide with a jab.
Guide has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escorre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Guide has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Guide avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guide looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guide moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Guide misses.
Nice straight punches there by Guide. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Guide.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Guide lands.
Escorre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Guide misses. #KD2#
Guide lands a big right hand that sends Escorre crashing to the mat! Guide stays standing though and waves Escorre back to his feet!#ROC2#
Escorre is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Guide weaves into range and cracks Escorre right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Escorre goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Guide is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Newbie Guide!
Our winner, Newbie Guide, 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: UnderGround FC 69
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Escorre takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Claudio Escorre has been cut.
Escorre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fuentes counters with a body kick that stops Escorre in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Fuentes clinches.
The referee calls for Fuentes to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Fuentes.
Escorre is breathing heavily.
Fuentes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fuentes tries to work over Escorre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuentes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escorre is trying to maintain a safe position but Fuentes gets an underhook and turns Escorre into the cage.
Fuentes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes lands an uppercut.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Fuentes 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!
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
Fuentes lands with a short shot to the head.
Escorre tries to circle away but Fuentes has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Fuentes tries to throw a body punch but Escorre avoids it by throwing Fuentes back against the cage.
Escorre tries to stall but Fuentes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fuentes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escorre wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuentes won't allow it.
Escorre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Escorre's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fuentes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Escorre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escorre tries a body shot but Fuentes blocks it.
Escorre tries to throw a body punch but Fuentes avoids it by throwing Escorre back against the cage.
Fuentes digs a right hand into Escorre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escorre's gas tank.
Escorre tries a body shot but Fuentes blocks it.
Fuentes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escorre or not.
Escorre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuentes's elbow.
Escorre has had enough of the clinch but Fuentes keeps him there for the moment.
Fuentes lands a right hand.
Fuentes digs a right hand into Escorre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escorre's gas tank.
Escorre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fuentes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Fuentes.
Fuentes scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Fuentes.
A hook to the body from Fuentes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuentes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Escorre is rocked!
Fuentes pushes Escorre against the cage. Fuentes is working some dirty boxing. Fuentes pushes off with a quick right hook! Escorre goes down! Escorre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fuentes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
Claudio Escorre spoke after the fight, saying 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Eddy is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. But Eddy also had his plans. I would like to thank everyone who accompanied me and say that I have much more to give for this sport yet!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 56
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Escorre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Soprano dives in and grabs Escorre's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escorre pushes down on Soprano's head and hops out.
Escorre throws a right hand that Soprano ducks under and follows up with a left that Soprano also avoids with ease.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Soprano shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escorre as he jumps to the side.
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Soprano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Soprano.
We've been hearing that Soprano has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soprano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Soprano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escorre is keeping the position for now.
Soprano 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.
Soprano trying to control the position from guard on top but Escorre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Escorre wants to stand and escape but Soprano is having none of it.
Soprano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soprano won't allow Escorre to get back to his feet.
Soprano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soprano tries to free his leg and advance position but Escorre is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Escorre. Beautiful body shot.
Escorre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escorre tries to bum rush Soprano with a series of wild strikes but Soprano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escorre misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Soprano or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Soprano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre leaves Soprano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escorre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escorre tries to clinch there but Soprano circles away.
Escorre swinging wildly here.
Escorre misses with the combination. #T3#
Escorre cracks a nice hook into Soprano's ribs.
Escorre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Soprano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and Soprano ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soprano misses with a takedown attempt - Escorre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre lands a body shot. #T4#
Escorre throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Soprano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soprano lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Escorre pushes Soprano off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escorre lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Soprano has been cut.
Soprano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escorre lands a nice looking body shot.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Soprano fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddy Soprano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Escorre scores with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Soprano or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
As Soprano backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Soprano manages to avoid it all.
Soprano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and Soprano ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Soprano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escorre avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddy Soprano. 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.
Soprano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escorre stuns Soprano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Escorre throws a one two combo.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escorre lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Escorre lands a left and a right that send Soprano crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Escorre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Soprano rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escorre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escorre throws a right hand that Soprano ducks under and follows up with a left that Soprano also avoids with ease.
Soprano feinted with a counter takedown.
Escorre gets in close and tags Soprano with a short punch that almost sends Soprano to the mat! Oh Soprano is in big trouble! He turns his back on Escorre, trying to create some distance but Escorre rushes him, striking wildly and Soprano goes down! The referee tackles Escorre into the cage to end the fight! Escorre is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Eddy is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. It was a great challenge and I would like to thank everyone! Eddy is a great fighter and deserves all my respect for this fight! See you in the U'.

Event: UnderGround FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1##TD2#
James darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
James is looking for submissions but instead, Escorre has regained full guard.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
James wants to control from the top but Escorre keeps moving.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as James accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escorre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escorre is working hard here to advance position.
James is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.#T1#
James wanted to stand there but Escorre had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James wants to control from the top but Escorre keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escorre. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escorre throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Escorre's head coaches at UnderGround Wrestling and Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escorre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escorre takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Escorre throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and James counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Escorre! #SUB2#
James wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escorre, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
James taking a breather here. #SUB2#
James swings around for an armbar but Escorre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into James's guard.#T3#
Escorre tries to stand but James is controlling from the bottom.
Escorre 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.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escorre wants to get up but he can't break James's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
James lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
James throws an elbow that misses. Escorre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Escorre!#REVR#
James is controlling Escorre's posture.
James keeping moving, preventing Escorre from controlling successfully.
Escorre being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James has a closed guard, preventing Escorre from standing up.
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 Claudio Escorre will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Escorre appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escorre defends well and James ends up having to push Escorre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Escorre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
James avoids the body shot from Escorre.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Tyson James has been cut.
Escorre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?#TD2#
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escorre's half guard.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James trying to control the action but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Escorre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escorre is pressing down on James's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
James prevents Escorre from getting back to his feet.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Escorre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
James 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. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escorre wants to stand but James is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
James looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Escorre!#SUB2#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escorre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ground and pound from James seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escorre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
James throws an elbow but Escorre slips to the side and avoids it well.
James throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Escorre tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escorre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escorre regains half guard there - taking advantage of James's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escorre is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escorre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escorre has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escorre's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyson James's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Escorre sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Claudio Escorre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escorre throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
Escorre throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Escorre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
James shoots in and drives through. Escorre sprawls well.
Claudio Escorre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson James.
Escorre just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
James shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
James is trying to work for a kimura but Escorre is defending well. #T1#
Escorre pushes James off but James dives into side control. #SUB2#
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escorre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Escorre.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is trying to control Escorre's posture but Escorre avoids it. #SU#
Escorre decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
Escorre throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escorre swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
James has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Escorre looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Escorre as James shoots in.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escorre swivels and escapes.
James shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side. #T3#
James takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escorre!
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As James looks to move away, Escorre throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Escorre throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Escorre stuffs the takedown.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escorre as he avoids it easily.
Escorre appears to be looking for a big counter.
James takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escorre.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Escorre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escorre sprawls well. Escorre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Escorre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escorre falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and James counters with a single leg into guard. Escorre didn't expect that.
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!
James postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James cracks Escorre with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escorre, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
An intense looking Claudio Escorre took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Lu Bu is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. It was a great challenge and I would like to thank everyone! Lu Bu is a great fighter and deserves all my respect for this fight! See you in the'.
In defeat, Tyson James stepped up to the mic, saying 'When I am defeated, I stay humble. I was defeated by the better man today. I wish Fray the best in his future title defenses. I will return to the top and get that belt! '.

Event: UnderGround FC 36
Date: Aug 30, 2019

#R1#
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bu.
Bu fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Bu looking to score a takedown here. Escorre is defending well but Bu drives through and ends up in Escorre's guard.
Bu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bu trying to control but Escorre is working from the bottom.
Bu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escorre is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bu, into his guard. #REVB##T1#
Escorre trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bu's guard.#SUB#
Bu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Bu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escorre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Bu looking for a guillotine here but Escorre defends easily. #T2##SUB#
Bu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escorre is aware though and is defending well.
Bu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Bu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escorre defends it easily.#SU2#
Escorre stands up from Bu's guard - Escorre perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bu tries for a takedown but Escorre circles away easily
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bu thinking.
Bu has a takedown stuffed.
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 Lu Bu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Escorre scores with a one two! Bu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bu avoids the body shot from Escorre. #TD#
Bu gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Escorre explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Bu tries to counter with a takedown but Escorre is quick to defend against it.
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Bu tries to counter with a takedown but Escorre is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Bu shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Escorre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Bu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre punishes Bu's body with a nice straight punch.
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lu Bu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Escorre misses with the combination.
Bu shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Bu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Bu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escorre's waist but Escorre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bu off to one side.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bu moves away.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Escorre. Those never looked like landing.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bu shoots in looking for a takedown. Escorre tries to sprawl out of it but Bu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escorre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre is looking to clinch but Bu is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre 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#
Escorre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bu circles away quickly and effectively.
Bu shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Bu backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Bu manages to avoid it all.
Escorre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bu closes the distance and clinches up with Escorre, looking for a takedown. Bu pushes Escorre against the cage but Escorre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Escorre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escorre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bu shoots and misses
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Bu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre fails to land with a series of punches.
Bu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escorre is fending him off so far but Bu persists. Nope, Escorre circles away and we're back to standing.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escorre jabs at Bu's body.
Bu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Escorre tries to clinch but Bu moves out of range.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escorre throws a body punch but Bu moves out of range.
Bu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escorre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escorre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bu avoids the body shot from Escorre.
Escorre throws a series of strikes that have Bu backpedaling.
Escorre misses with a two punch combination.
Bu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escorre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bu somewhat.
Escorre is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Bu shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escorre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escorre wants it to stay on the feet.
Bu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bu fails to land the takedown.
Escorre unleashes a big counter combination but Bu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Bu with that takedown attempt.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claudio Escorre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escorre 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'There are a lot of great fighters in Underground FC. Lu Bu is no different. I knew this fight would go to the ground and I had to do everything to stop it. It was a great challenge and I would like to thank everyone! Lu Bu is a great fighter and deserves all my respect for this fight! See you in the'.

Event: UnderGround FC 26
Date: Aug 07, 2019

#R1#
Jussi swings widly with a right hand
and Escorre counters with a left to the body.
Escorre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escorre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jussi lands a really nice looking cross but Escorre seems unphased.
Jussi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escorre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jussi looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Jussi clinches.
Jussi pushes Escorre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jussi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escorre is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Jussi.
Still in the clinch, Jussi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jussi gets through Escorre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escorre is trying to force a seperation but Jussi has the dominant position.
Escorre wants to get back to striking at distance but Jussi won't allow it.
Jussi stalling in the clinch. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Jussi.
Escorre is trying to break the clinch but Jussi has him pressed against the cage.
Jussi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jussi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jussi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jussi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jussi.
Jussi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escorre backwards.
Nice body punch from Jussi - that landed with a thud.
Jussi lands a hook that snaps the head of Escorre backwards.
Jussi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jussi pushes Escorre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jussi lands with a right to the head.
Jussi is leaning against Escorre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jussi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escorre backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jussi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Jussi scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Escorre is rocked!
Jussi pushes Escorre against the cage. Jussi is working some dirty boxing. Jussi pushes off with a quick right hook! Escorre goes down! Escorre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jussi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iron Jussi!
Claudio Escorre spoke after the fight, saying 'Iron Jussi was a great challenge. This fight was one of tremendous learning. I would like to thank my opponent for showing me what I should improve on. Next time I will not be the same. I will definitely be more dangerous. Thank you all!'.

Event: UnderGround FC 17
Date: Jul 14, 2019

#R1##TD#
Kamenov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Kamenov wants to work for an arm triangle but Escorre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kamenov winds up and cracks Escorre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamenov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kamenov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kamenov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kamenov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamenov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Escorre to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov controlling from the top position.
Kamenov tries to free his leg and advance position but Escorre is retaining full guard. #T1#
Kamenov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamenov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kamenov is working Escorre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escorre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamenov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamenov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenov landing with the ground and pound.
Escorre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kamenov postures up and lands a big shot to Escorre's brow.
Kamenov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kamenov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kamenov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenov throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov is looking to work some ground and pound but Escorre has wrist control.
Kamenov trying to control but Escorre is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kamenov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Escorre to the mat! Escorre manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamen Kamenov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kamenov shoots in and drives through. Escorre sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Escorre's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escorre swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kamenov pushes Escorre up against the cage in a clinch.
Kamenov has Escorre pressed against the cage, preventing Escorre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamenov jumps guard but Escorre turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Escorre working hard to break the clinch.
Kamenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kamenov pulls Escorre into guard.
We've been informed that Escorre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU2#
Escorre decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kamenov, up you get! #CL#
Kamenov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Kamenov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Kamenov fails with the takedown
and Escorre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escorre as he jumps to the side.
Escorre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Kamenov with a poor takedown
and Escorre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kamenov thinking.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
Escorre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kamenov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escorre misses with a double jab. #T2#
Escorre jabs at Kamenov's body.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escorre can do to turn this around?
Escorre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escorre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt
and Escorre counters with a three punch combo that has Kamenov backing up. Kamenov nods at Escorre to acknowledge the strikes.
Kamenov tries to clinch but Escorre moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kamen Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre 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#
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamenov moves away.#TD#
Kamenov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Kamenov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kamenov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escorre defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Kamenov decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escorre pulls his leg out and moves away. #T1#
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt - Escorre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamenov moves in looking to clinch but Escorre pushes him off.
Escorre appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kamenov wants to clinch.
Escorre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kamenov with a body shot.
Claudio Escorre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escorre lands a body shot.
Escorre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamenov throws out the jab. #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.
Escorre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kamenov.
A countering left hand to the body from Escorre misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escorre stuffs the takedown attempt from Kamenov. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet.
As Kamenov backs off Escorre throws a huge counter combo but Kamenov manages to avoid it all.
Kamenov shoots for a double leg takedown but Escorre sprawls well. He's pushed Kamenov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Escorre let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escorre to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Escorre has him pressed against the cage.
Kamenov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escorre pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Claudio Escorre.
I think Escorre 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Claudio Escorre!
Claudio Escorre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2019

#R1#
Escorre leaves Mullins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Escorre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mullins.
Mullins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Hoyt Mullins has been cut.
Mullins slips a jab and a cross from Escorre.
A head kick by Mullins misses
and Escorre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escorre lands a right hook to the body.
Escorre misses with a body shot.
Mullins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Mullins throws a sloppy head kick and Escorre moves out of range easily.
Escorre avoids the body shot from Mullins.
Mullins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mullins shoots in for a takedown but Escorre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escorre wants to counter with a clinch but Mullins pushes him away.#TD#
Mullins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escorre did well to prevent Mullins getting side control.#ES2#
Escorre kicks off Mullins and gets to his feet.
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escorre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mullins.
Escorre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyt Mullins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullins is breathing heavily.#T2#
Mullins with a poor takedown
and Escorre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escorre avoids the head kick by Mullins.
Escorre throws a series of strikes that have Mullins backpedaling.
Escorre lands a nice shot to the body.
Escorre lands a nice looking body shot.
Escorre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escorre scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Escorre lands a nice shot to the body.
Escorre misses with a few strikes there.
Escorre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMullins.
We've been informed that Escorre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Escorre connects with a body shot.
Mullins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escorre lands with a nice body punch.
Escorre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullins doesn't seem bothered though.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Escorre misses with a wild combination.
Claudio Escorre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mullins dodges the punch combination from Escorre.
Mullins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mullins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Mullins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hoyt Mullins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mullins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escorre is able to avoid easily.
Mullins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Escorre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mullins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Escorre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escorre after a bit of a struggle.
Mullins can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hoyt Mullins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escorre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Escorre manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A combination from Escorre does no damage.
Mullins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mullins or perhaps it was just good defense by Escorre, which made it look bad.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escorre!
Escorre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mullins eats them both and turns towards Escorre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Escorre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escorre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escorre tries to bum rush Mullins with a series of wild strikes but Mullins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mullins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Escorre, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #KD2#
Escorre lands a left and a right that send Mullins crashing to the mat, dazed. Escorre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Mullins is rocked!#CUT2#
Hoyt Mullins's cut is getting worse.
Escorre steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mullins is out on his feet! Escorre sets himself and nearly takes Mullins's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Claudio Escorre!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2019

#R1#
A punch combination from Escorre misses.
Escorre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Randall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Randall moves to clinch but Escorre breaks away
and Escorre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Randall throws a lazy head kick
and Escorre counters with a nice body shot.
Randall tries to clinch but Escorre moves away
and Escorre counters with a left to the body.
Randall really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escorre! #CUT2#
It looks like Emilio Randall has been cut.
Escorre jabs Randall to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Randall misses with the body kick
and Escorre counters with a series of strikes. Randall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Randall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escorre ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escorre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Randall misses with a two punch combination.
Escorre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Escorre jabs at Randall's body.
Randall is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Escorre.
A right-left combo lands from Escorre. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escorre punishes Randall's body with a nice straight punch.
Randall is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escorre.
Emilio Randall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escorre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escorre thuds a left hand into Randall's body.
Escorre throws a series of strikes that have Randall backpedaling.
Escorre displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#
Randall is rocked!
Escorre lands a jab to Randall's midsection.#T3#
Escorre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Randall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escorre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Randall rather than just go for the knockout.
Escorre plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Randall swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Randall face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2019

#R1#
Nice body punch from Escorre.
Escorre lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
Castro fakes the leg kick and cracks Escorre in the body.
Castro shoots in looking for a takedown but Escorre manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Escorre with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escorre wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro looks up at the clock and then as Escorre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Castro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Castro wants to control but Escorre is keeping him busy.
Castro in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escorre pushes Castro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Castro controls the position from side control.
Escorre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Castro asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Escorre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Castro.
Castro throws a wild body kick that Escorre sees coming a mile off.
Escorre with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Escorre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escorre! #T4#
Castro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Escorre as Castro shoots in.
Castro is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
Nice body punch from Escorre.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escorre throws a series of punches but Castro moves out of range.
Escorre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claudio Escorre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Escorre lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Jeff Castro has been cut.
Escorre throws a shot to the body.
Castro shoots for a takedown but Escorre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escorre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escorre swivels and escapes.
Castro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escorre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escorre with the counter takedown but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Castro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Castro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escorre cracks a nice hook into Castro's ribs.
Escorre lands a right hook to the body.
Castro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escorre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC2#
Castro is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Escorre has cracked Castro with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Escorre lands another huge swinging hook and Castro tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Castro, before Escorre can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claudio Escorre!

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