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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Hyland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Escoba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JJ Hyland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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178 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, JJ Hyland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Escoba!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Escoba.
It looks like JJ Hyland has been cut.
Hyland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hyland.
Hyland fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Hyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escoba tries to bum rush Hyland with a series of wild strikes but Hyland uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escoba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hyland walks into a straight right hand from Escoba.
Hyland is rocked!
Hyland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Escoba swivels and escapes.
Oh Hyland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escoba misses with the combination.
Hyland seems to have got his legs back now.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escoba as he avoids it easily.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escoba but Escoba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A combination from Escoba does no damage.
Hyland misses with the combination.
Escoba throws a right hand that Hyland ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyland also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Escoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escoba misses with the combination.
Escoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hyland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hyland counters with a series of strikes. Escoba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Escoba looks gassed!
Hyland throws a lazy right hand but Escoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren Escoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyland scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hyland is defended easily by Escoba.
Escoba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escoba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escoba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hyland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Hyland.
The fighters circling - Escoba throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyland works over Escoba's head and body with a nice combination.
Hyland has a takedown stuffed.
Escoba digs a good hook to Hyland's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Hyland just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Escoba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escoba as he jumps to the side.
Escoba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escoba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hyland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escoba fails to land with a series of punches.
Escoba closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hyland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Escoba sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyland throws a big shot that misses.
Escoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyland.
Hyland just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyland shoots in and drives through. Escoba sprawls well.
Hyland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escoba throws a nice looking combination but Hyland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Escoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
JJ Hyland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Escoba misses.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escoba as he avoids it easily.
Escoba scores with a punch to the head.
Escoba works over Hyland's head and body with a nice combination.
Escoba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hyland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escoba fails to land with a series of punches.
Escoba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hyland.
Escoba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyland fails with the takedown.
Escoba throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escoba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyland counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Hyland misses
and Escoba counters with a two punch combo.
Hyland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escoba slips under a jab from Hyland.
Escoba lands a two punch combo.
Hyland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Escoba misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyland misses with a body shot.
Escoba misses with a body shot.
Hyland throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyland misses with a few strikes there.
Hyland lands with a right hand.
Escoba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darren Escoba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JJ Hyland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escoba tests Hyland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escoba lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Escoba stuffs the takedown.
Darren Escoba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escoba misses with a body punch
and Hyland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyland lands with an uppercut that bounces Escoba off the ropes and back into rage.
Hyland shoots in and drives through. Escoba sprawls well.
Hyland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hyland somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Hyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escoba getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hyland looks for a takedown but Escoba sprawls well.
Escoba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hyland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hyland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hyland slips a jab and a cross from Escoba.
Nice sprawl there from Escoba as Hyland shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escoba lunges at Hyland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hyland's hand.
Escoba throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escoba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Escoba.
Escoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyland lands a slapping body shot.
Hyland shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown but Escoba shows good takedown defense.
Escoba misses with a wild combination.
Hyland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escoba fails to land with a series of punches.
Hyland closes the distance and clinches up with Escoba, looking for a takedown. Hyland pushes Escoba against the ropes but Escoba circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hyland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escoba misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyland shoots in for a double leg but Escoba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyland moves out of range as Escoba strikes.
Hyland throws a hook but Escoba avoids it easily.
Hyland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escoba misses with a double jab
and Hyland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escoba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hyland.
Hyland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escoba circles away.
Escoba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escoba wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyland is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyland looks to land a combination but Escoba avoids it well.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escoba but Escoba pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escoba stuffs the takedown attempt from Hyland. Hyland gets slowly back to his feet.
Hyland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escoba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyland's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hyland has a takedown stuffed.
Escoba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Escoba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hyland.
Escoba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escoba just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyland scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Hyland.
Escoba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyland.
Hyland dodges the punch combination from Escoba.
Hyland dives in and grabs Escoba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escoba pushes down on Hyland's head and hops out.
Escoba works over Hyland's head and body with a nice combination.
JJ Hyland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escoba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyland.
Hyland shoots in looking for a takedown. Escoba tries to sprawl out of it but Hyland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Escoba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyland throws a lazy right hand but Escoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escoba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escoba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyland.
Escoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escoba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hyland throws a body punch but Escoba moves out of range.
Hyland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyland avoids the body shot from Escoba.
Hyland is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hyland misses with a double jab
and Escoba counters with a left and a right that stings Hyland.
Hyland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escoba.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Escoba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JJ Hyland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hyland misses with a double jab
and Escoba counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hyland thinking.
Escoba misses with a double jab
and Hyland counters with a three punch combo that has Escoba backing up. Escoba nods at Hyland to acknowledge the strikes.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escoba as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Escoba.
Escoba connects with a body shot.
Hyland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escoba misses with a combination
and Hyland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hyland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escoba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Escoba misses.
Escoba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Escoba misses.
Hyland misses with a few strikes there.
Escoba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hyland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escoba slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Hyland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escoba lands a jab to Hyland's midsection.
Escoba takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escoba throws a right hand that Hyland ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyland also avoids with ease.
A shot to de liver by Hyland. Beautiful body shot.
Hyland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escoba scores with a decent looking hook.
Escoba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escoba lands a lovely overhand right.
Hyland comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escoba as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escoba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escoba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hyland somewhat.
Escoba rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Escoba.
Hyland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hyland fails with a takedown attempt.
Escoba throws a nice looking combination but Hyland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyland clobbers Escoba with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escoba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hyland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hyland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escoba pinned against the cage. Escoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escoba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hyland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escoba circles away quickly and effectively.
Escoba misses with a looping left.
Escoba misses with a two punch combination.
Hyland tests Escoba's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hyland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escoba pinned against the cage. Escoba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escoba throws a right and a left that Hyland avoids nicely.
Escoba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyland changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyland dodges the punch combination from Escoba.
Hyland lands an overhand right.
JJ Hyland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hyland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hyland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escoba misses with a series of wild punches.
Hyland fails with a takedown attempt.
Escoba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyland.
Escoba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyland throws an overhand right that lands on Escoba's shoulder, as Escoba tries to avoid the shot.
Escoba swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hyland counter with a right hand.
Hyland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escoba as he jumps to the side.
Escoba throws a right and a left that Hyland avoids nicely.
Darren Escoba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hyland misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to JJ Hyland.
Well Escoba 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Escoba!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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