PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between carlos Escudero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Escudero
vs
Ronaldo

188 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, carlos Escudero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Escudero .
No joy there for Escudero , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escudero missing with a left hand there. Ronaldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Ronaldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escudero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ronaldo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Ronaldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escudero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ronaldo.
Escudero thows a body kick. Ronaldo tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Ronaldo gets a clinch.
Escudero tries to break the clinch but Ronaldo is controlling the position.
Ronaldo is stalling here.
Escudero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escudero blocks the elbow strike.
Escudero throws a punch but it's blocked by Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has picked Escudero up - he's going for a ride! Ronaldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Escudero tries to kick Ronaldo off but Ronaldo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escudero is breathing heavily.
Ronaldo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escudero looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ronaldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Ronaldo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ronaldo wants to pass the guard but Escudero is defending well.
Escudero is trying to stand up here but Ronaldo is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ronaldo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Escudero misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Ronaldo.
Escudero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ronaldo checks a low kick from Escudero .
Escudero tries to land a front kick but Ronaldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A leg kick checked by Escudero .
Escudero throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Escudero connects with a nice cross there... Ronaldo is looking wobbly and Escudero recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Ronaldo to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Escudero jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). carlos Escudero !