PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EZEKIEL CABBAB (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). EZEKIEL CABBAB has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

CABBAB
vs
Escobar

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Attliction
Kai Tunda Pro.....

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, EZEKIEL CABBAB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CABBAB slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws a series of punches but CABBAB avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar misses with a hook. CABBAB ducked under it nicely.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
CABBAB misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
CABBAB misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but CABBAB moved out of range nicely.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
CABBAB moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
CABBAB bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CABBAB plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
CABBAB walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
CABBAB tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
CABBAB avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles CABBAB. CABBAB circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but CABBAB sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Escobar.
CABBAB is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
CABBAB is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
CABBAB scores with a head kick.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. CABBAB was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
CABBAB misses with a double jab.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but CABBAB sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by CABBAB, who protects the arm well.
Escobar working away.
Escobar tries to move to mount but CABBAB blocks the move with his legs.
CABBAB is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Escobar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, CABBAB rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Escobar's guard! Nice work there by CABBAB!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. CABBAB doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... CABBAB has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! CABBAB reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! CABBAB taps out! nice BJJ there by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juan Escobar!