PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Escovedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Escovedo
vs
Sinclair

189 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piotr Escovedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Escovedo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sinclair was covering up waiting for the punch and Escovedo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Escovedo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escovedo won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escovedo won't allow Sinclair to get back to his feet.

Escovedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escovedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escovedo is controlling him.
Escovedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sinclair really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escovedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escovedo.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sinclair is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escovedo shoots for a takedown but Sinclair saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Escovedo scores with a punch to the head.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Escovedo is having none of it.
Escovedo throws a sloppy head kick and Sinclair moves out of range easily.
Escovedo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escovedo but Escovedo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Escovedo drives through and clinches with Sinclair against the cage.
Sinclair has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to stall but Escovedo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Escovedo drags the fight down to the ground.
Escovedo is controlling Sinclair's posture.

Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Sinclair must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sinclair trying to control but Escovedo is working from the bottom.

Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escovedo pushes Sinclair off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sinclair throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escovedo's head.

Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sinclair fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.
Sinclair stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Escovedo pulls guard successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Escovedo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sinclair gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sinclair looking to pass the guard.

Escovedo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinclair presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sinclair tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Escovedo successfully pulls guard.

Escovedo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinclair postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Escovedo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sinclair doesn't manage to clinch there - Escovedo circles away.
Escovedo keeps the fight on the outside.
Escovedo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escovedo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Sinclair with that takedown attempt.
Sinclair changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escovedo tries to avoid it but Sinclair manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escovedo to the ground. Escovedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escovedo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piotr Escovedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sinclair.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinclair stalks Escovedo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Escovedo's face. Escovedo staggers backwards, shaken.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sinclair as he avoids it easily.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.

Escovedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.

Escovedo jumps guard and drags Sinclair to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinclair won't allow Escovedo to sweep him here.
Escovedo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinclair can do to turn this around?
Escovedo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sinclair manages to get himself to full guard.

Escovedo preventing the sweep.
Escovedo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escovedo is pushing down on Sinclair's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sinclair is fighting to maintain full guard but Escovedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sinclair avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escovedo.
Escovedo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escovedo throwing shots but Sinclair is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escovedo.
Escovedo is taking a breather. Sinclair says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sinclair is trying to control but Escovedo manages to pass to mount!
Escovedo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair tries to hold on but Escovedo pushes him away.
Escovedo misses with some ground and pound and Sinclair recovers position to half guard.

Escovedo postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Sinclair to stand up.
Escovedo shoots in but no luck this time.

Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Escovedo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Escovedo.
Escovedo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sinclair is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair looking for a takedown.
Escovedo wants a takedown.
Escovedo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sinclair's efforts to push away.

Escovedo pulls Sinclair into guard.

Escovedo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Escovedo working for a triangle but Sinclair defends it easily.
Escovedo is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Escovedo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sinclair tries to clinch up but Escovedo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escovedo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Escovedo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Escovedo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sinclair tries to kick Escovedo off in order to stand up. Escovedo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Escovedo decides to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sinclair defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escovedo.
Sinclair stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sinclair wants it to stay on the feet.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Escovedo moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escovedo misses with a takedown attempt - Sinclair sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotr Escovedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escovedo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escovedo fails with the takedown.
Escovedo fails with the takedown.
Frank Sinclair seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escovedo leaves Sinclair with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Escovedo rushes Sinclair and presses him up against the cage.
Sinclair working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escovedo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sinclair gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Escovedo pulls guard successfully.
Sinclair is fighting to break Escovedo's control of his arms but Escovedo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Escovedo keeps moving.
Escovedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sinclair's guard.

Escovedo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinclair works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escovedo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Piotr Escovedo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinclair looking to control.
Escovedo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escovedo passes into half guard.
Frank Sinclair 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.
Sinclair tries to get to full guard but Escovedo has control of the leg.
Escovedo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Escovedo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Escovedo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Escovedo, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Escovedo against the cage but Escovedo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Escovedo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sinclair, pushing him back against the cage.
Piotr Escovedo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sinclair tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Escovedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escovedo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Escovedo!