PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 2003 p4p, 1895 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 275 p4p, 268 weight class). Escobarre comes into the arena with Xzibit- Alcoholic blaring out of the sound system. Vlad Tepes Iii has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pablo Escobarre's chin.

Escobarre
vs
Tepes Iii

185 cm
46
181
31 - 10 - 0

180 cm
26
180
5 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

160Q Energy for $150

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Escobarre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Escobarre does no damage.
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobarre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Escobarre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Escobarre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobarre avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Escobarre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobarre cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Tepes Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick.

Escobarre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Escobarre moves out of range.
Oh Escobarre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobarre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobarre seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii leaves Escobarre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Escobarre lands a nice hook to Tepes Iii's body. Tepes Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Tepes Iii slams his shin into Escobarre's torso.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Escobarre on that attempt.
Tepes Iii cracks Escobarre with an open hand slap.

Tepes Iii lands a big head kick that sends Escobarre tumbling to the mat! Tepes Iii takes a step backwards and waves Escobarre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!