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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 163 p4p, 298 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 23 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Bird decides to pull guard.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Bird struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Bird has given up his back here.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird is really stuck here.
Escobar is looking to control Bird but Bird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird staying busy and making it hard for Escobar to control.
Escobar looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bird tries to break free.
Escobar working for a choke but Bird is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is trying to stick to Bird's back but Bird is turning into Escobar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escobar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bird.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment.
Escobar working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar moves into full mount!
Bird is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Bird sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to control.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is really struggling to control Escobar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Bird 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 Bird has Escobar in his guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bird's guard.
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Escobar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bird's arms.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking for the choke from the back position but Escobar is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Escobar right now.
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Escobar trying to control the hands but Bird won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Bird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Bird tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Bird takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bird's half guard.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pushing down on Bird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar prevents Bird from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Bird is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Escobar won't enjoy being in this position. Bird looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Escobar is tapping - it's over boys! Bird picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bird!
An out of breath Jake Bird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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