PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 716 p4p, 1134 weight class) and Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 92 p4p, 130 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by Lucid Dreams. Escobar Chavez has chosen Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ramon Escobar Chavez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jack
vs
Escobar Chavez

175 cm
28
146
17 - 8 - 1

179 cm
36
150
27 - 8 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Sportivité

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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 8 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Escobar Chavez misses.
Nice body punch from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
Jack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar Chavez finds it's way round the side to connect with Jack's head.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Escobar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar Chavez enables Jack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar Chavez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack trying to control but Escobar Chavez is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Escobar Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Escobar Chavez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Jack's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jack tries to strike from the bottom.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar Chavez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jack has his foot on Escobar Chavez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar Chavez works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Jack trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar Chavez is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar Chavez lands with a hook. Jack tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses with a wild combination.
Escobar Chavez thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Escobar Chavez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jack.
It looked like Jack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jack moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar Chavez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Jack with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar Chavez as Jack shoots in.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar Chavez manages to circle out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar Chavez!
Jack takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Jack off the cage and back into range.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jack looking to score a takedown here. Escobar Chavez is defending well but Jack drives through and ends up in Escobar Chavez's guard.
Jack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobar Chavez controlling the position.
Escobar Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jack.
Jack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab from Jack.
Jack tries to land a front kick but Escobar Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar Chavez. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobar Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar Chavez throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Escobar Chavez being controlled here, momentarily.
Escobar Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.

Jack stands up from Escobar Chavez's guard - Jack perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Jack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Jack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar Chavez pinned against the cage. Escobar Chavez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Escobar Chavez tests Jack's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
It looked like Jack was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a one two! Escobar Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jack fails to land the takedown.
Escobar Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez looks to land a right hand but Jack moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jack or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar Chavez, which made it look bad.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez throws out a powerful jab.
Jack avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Jack throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobar Chavez's waist but Escobar Chavez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jack off to one side.
Escobar Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a front kick aimed at Jack's knee but Jack avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.

Jack gets a takedown into half guard.
Escobar Chavez is looking to improve his position.
Jack thows a huge punch but Escobar Chavez dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar Chavez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar Chavez.
Jack looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Jack saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez connects with a single shot there.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Jack walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack dives in and grabs Escobar Chavez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar Chavez pushes down on Jack's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a one-two to the body.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Jack's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Escobar Chavez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jack shoots in but no luck this time.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Escobar Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jack dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Escobar Chavez misses its intended target.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez with a jab.
Jack shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Escobar Chavez defends it nicely.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack tried to score with a low kick but Escobar Chavez checks it.
Escobar Chavez wants to land a leg kick but Jack is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Jack.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jack gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar Chavez defends well and Jack ends up having to push Escobar Chavez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack fails with the takedown.
Escobar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jack throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor Jack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar Chavez is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Escobar Chavez circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by Escobar Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar Chavez but Escobar Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar Chavez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack throws a counter high kick but Escobar Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar Chavez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramon Escobar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Escobar Chavez rushes Jack and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Jack avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez misses with some punches.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jack's elbow.
Jack tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar Chavez smiles and moves away.
Jack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar Chavez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar Chavez lands a head kick. Jack smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body kick from Escobar Chavez.

Jack clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor Jack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Escobar Chavez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
An out of breath Ramon Escobar Chavez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.