PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dazza Nicholson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholson has chosen It's a hard knock life - remix as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Escobar
vs
Nicholson

183 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dazza Nicholson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Nicholson shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.

Escobar shoots in and bounces Nicholson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nicholson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Escobar dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Escobar working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Escobar cracks Nicholson with a big right hand but Nicholson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Nicholson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nicholson is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Nicholson holding on.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson is trying to improve his position.
Nicholson keeps Escobar under control for a moment.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nicholson keeps working.
Nicholson tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Nicholson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nicholson can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nicholson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar trying to control the action but Nicholson is working from the bottom.
Nicholson is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nicholson doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar lands with a nice body kick.
Nicholson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nicholson looks winded!

Escobar closes the distance and clinches.

Escobar has hold of one of Nicholson's legs. Nicholson is fighting the takedown attempt but Escobar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Escobar wanted to stand there but Nicholson had control of the position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Nicholson keeps moving.

Nicholson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nicholson can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Escobar throws a lazy head kick

and Nicholson counters by clinching up.
Escobar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nicholson's face.
Escobar connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Dazza Nicholson has been cut.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nicholson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicholson avoids it.
Escobar tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicholson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nicholson is breathing heavily.

Nicholson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Nicholson wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nicholson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nicholson cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
Nicholson tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Nicholson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nicholson is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicholson trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Escobar instigates a clinch.
Nicholson working hard to break the clinch.
Nicholson blocks an elbow strike.

Escobar lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar is keen to just control but Nicholson is a slippery customer.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Nicholson controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Nicholson is having none of it.
Nicholson is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is thwarting Nicholson's attempts to control the position.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nicholson defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nicholson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nicholson keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nicholson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Nicholson with the counter takedown but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar lands a front kick.
Escobar tries to clinch but Nicholson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nicholson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicholson moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar scores with a head kick. Nicholson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nicholson 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 thows a huge punch but Nicholson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dazza Nicholson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Escobar tries to clinch there but Nicholson circles away.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Nicholson counters with a single leg into guard. Escobar didn't expect that.
Escobar controlling Nicholson's posture.
Nicholson trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Nicholson drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Nicholson off! Nicholson jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nicholson forces his way into half guard.
Nicholson thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.

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.

Nicholson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nicholson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nicholson wants to pass to mount but Escobar is defending the position.
Nicholson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nicholson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Escobar!
Escobar wants to hold on but Nicholson pushes him away.

Nicholson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Escobar is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar landing some decent shots from guard.
Nicholson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicholson keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nicholson controlling the position.

Nicholson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard!
Nicholson wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dazza Nicholson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar prevents Nicholson from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dazza Nicholson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

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