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TFL 6: Blood, Sweat, and Tears PBP Commentary |
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punchy McPuncherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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150 lbs
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152 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punchy McPuncherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pedro Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
McPuncherson throws a hook but Rizzo avoids it easily.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McPuncherson slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rizzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McPuncherson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rizzo wants to clinch up but McPuncherson keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from McPuncherson misses.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPuncherson.
McPuncherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
A slow jab from Rizzo misses its intended target.
Rizzo throws a nice looking combination but McPuncherson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McPuncherson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo slips a jab from McPuncherson.
Punchy McPuncherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Rizzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rizzo drives through and clinches with McPuncherson against the cage.
Rizzo prevents McPuncherson from breaking the clinch.
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo throws a combination that misses
and McPuncherson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPuncherson slips a jab and a cross from Rizzo.
McPuncherson misses the shot to the body.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. McPuncherson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuncherson looks to land a left hand but Rizzo moved out of range nicely.
Rizzo throws a series of punches but McPuncherson moves out of range.
McPuncherson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rizzo counters with a three punch combo that has McPuncherson backing up. McPuncherson nods at Rizzo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rizzo throws out a loose jab but McPuncherson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPuncherson swats away the attempt to clinch by Rizzo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from McPuncherson.
McPuncherson can't find room to land a body shot as Rizzo controls the action.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McPuncherson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McPuncherson takes a shot to the head.
McPuncherson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rizzo has him pressed against the cage.
Rizzo misses with a punch on the inside.
McPuncherson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rizzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McPuncherson is trying to force a seperation but Rizzo has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but McPuncherson pulls his leg out and moves away.
McPuncherson misses with the combination.
McPuncherson lands with a straight right. Rizzo didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Pedro Rizzo has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from McPuncherson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McPuncherson lands a lovely overhand right.
Rizzo misses with a double jab
and McPuncherson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rizzo looks gassed!
McPuncherson jabs at Rizzo's body.
McPuncherson connects with a body shot.
McPuncherson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McPuncherson drops Rizzo with a beautiful combination! Rizzo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McPuncherson is looking for the KO!
Rizzo is rocked!
Rizzo is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. McPuncherson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Rizzo crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Rizzo's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Punchy McPuncherson!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N' Roses blaring out of the sound system. Hector Escobar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
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206 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobar's guard.
Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar defends the submission attempt.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar manages to get to full guard.
Escobar pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Escobar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jones turns into him and now he's in Escobar's guard.
Escobar trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Escobar in his guard.
Escobar drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Escobar off! Escobar jumps back into Jones's guard.
Jones looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobar passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobar passes to side control.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Escobar wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones shoots and misses
and Escobar counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Escobar throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Escobar is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jones trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Escobar is controlling him well.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Escobar is looking to pass Jones's guard but actually Jones recovers to full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Jones's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jones.
Escobar is working for a guillotine from mount but Jones frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Escobar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Escobar misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard.
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws and elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Escobar!
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones is not content to let Escobar control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jones looks calm but he's in trouble here. Escobar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jones is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Escobar lets go of the hold and Jones can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Escobar!
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