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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 170 p4p, 153 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 27 p4p, 23 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik takes one to the chin there.
Wojcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escobar.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Wojcik as Escobar shoots in.
Escobar cracks Wojcik with an open hand slap.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Wojcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Wojcik denies him.
Wojcik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wojcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wojcik is looking for a sweep.
Escobar in the domination position with Wojcik hanging on.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Wojcik is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Wojcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik'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.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Wojcik denies him.
Escobar wants to control but Wojcik is keeping him busy.
Escobar controlling the position.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wojcik is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar happy to just control the position for now.
Wojcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik regains half guard.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
Wojcik is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wojcik is holding on to half guard well.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Wojcik defends it.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wojcik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Escobar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wojcik is trying to defend but Escobar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Wojcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wojcik is doing well to control the position and prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Wojcik won't allow it.
Escobar prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik trying to control but Escobar postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Wojcik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wojcik.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wojcik is looking to escape.
Wojcik manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wojcik!
Escobar wants to control the pace but Wojcik is squirming around nicely.
Wojcik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Escobar is keen to just control but Wojcik is a slippery customer.
Wojcik trying to control here.
Wojcik is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Wojcik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wojcik is concentrating on defense, preventing Escobar from advancing position.
Wojcik trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Wojcik is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Escobar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wojcik is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juanito Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wojcik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wojcik wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik misses with a straight left.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wojcik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wojcik gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can.
Wojcik is looking to improve his position.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Wojcik trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Wojcik gets full guard.
Wojcik wants to control the position but Escobar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Escobar seems content to control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Wojcik won't allow it.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Wojcik tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Wojcik is positioning himself well to prevent Escobar advancing to mount.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wojcik is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Escobar manages to pass to mount!
Wojcik regains half guard.
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Wojcik wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wojcik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojcik 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!
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Escobar doesn't escape.
Wojcik is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Wojcik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wojcik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Escobar passes Wojcik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wojcik is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Escobar off! Escobar jumps back into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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