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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulio Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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239 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Rossi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rossi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Escobar regains guard immediately.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rossi is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Rossi is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to control but Rossi is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Rossi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rossi tries to get out of the position.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossi keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rossi's legs.
Escobar in the domination position with Rossi hanging on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rossi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rossi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rossi is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Rossi defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rossi trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar stands and throws Rossi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rossi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Rossi.
Rossi tries for a kimura but Escobar is defending well.
Rossi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rossi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Escobar is looking to regain half guard here but Rossi keeps moving and retains side control.
Rossi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar gets back to half guard.
Escobar gets full guard.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryo Rossi will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Rossi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Rossi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rossi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Rossi drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Rossi off! Rossi jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escobar is looking for a triangle here but Rossi uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escobar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rossi.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rossi trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Escobar trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rossi is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Rossi controls the position for a moment.
Rossi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rossi is holding on for now.
Paulio Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rossi keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Rossi defending well.
Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Rossi is defending well.
Rossi has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Escobar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Escobar!
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Rossi denies him.
Escobar trying to control the position but Rossi is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar working away.
Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulio Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Rossi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rossi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rossi moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Rossi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Escobar is trying to keep an underhook but Rossi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Escobar manages to get to full guard.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Rossi pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Rossi's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.
Rossi is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Rossi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Rossi can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Rossi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rossi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar drops back looking for a leg! Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rossi manages to kick Escobar off! Escobar jumps back into Rossi's guard.
Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rossi is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar passes into half guard.
Rossi is looking to control Escobar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rossi avoid being mounted?
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rossi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rossi is now in Escobar's guard. A big mistake from Escobar there, giving up the dominant position!
Rossi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rossi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Our spies down at at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Rossi from controlling successfully.
Rossi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Rossi controlling from the top position.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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 Ryo Rossi.
I think Rossi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ryo Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryo Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Paulio Escobar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Island is rough. I can't train here.'.
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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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