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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juliano Esquivel (ranked 5866 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Holzken (ranked 8798 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Holzken is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juliano Esquivel!
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, Nick Holzken!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holzken shoots for a double leg takedown but Esquivel sprawls well. He's pushed Holzken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holzken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Esquivel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holzken somewhat.
Esquivel moves into range and clinches up with Holzken.
Esquivel jumps guard.
Esquivel pulls Holzken in close to prevent any damage.
Holzken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken stopping the sweep attempt from Esquivel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esquivel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holzken escapes and throws Esquivel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holzken is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Esquivel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Esquivel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esquivel is looking to improve his position.
Esquivel wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esquivel looking for submissions off his back.
Holzken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esquivel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Esquivel is looking for a sweep. Holzken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Holzken is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esquivel gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esquivel trying to control the position.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but instead Esquivel has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Esquivel won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Holzken wants to stand and escape but Esquivel is having none of it.
Esquivel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holzken's head.
Esquivel wants to control from the top but Holzken keeps moving.
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esquivel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Holzken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Holzken fails with a takedown attempt.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.
Holzken gets tackled into the cage by Esquivel. Esquivel maintains the clinch.
Esquivel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holzken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Esquivel throws a series of punches but Holzken avoids them all with ease.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Holzken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Esquivel swivels and escapes.
Holzken checks a low kick from Esquivel.
Esquivel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Holzken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Esquivel defends it nicely.
Juliano Esquivel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Holzken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Esquivel lands in his opponent's guard.
Esquivel is standing up over Holzken. Holzken looks to escape but Esquivel dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esquivel wants to control but Holzken is keeping him busy.
Esquivel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holzken tries to improve position but can't.
Esquivel misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holzken regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Esquivel connects with a nice short shot to Holzken's temple.
Esquivel is trying to control. Holzken wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esquivel in particular looking to stall.
Holzken throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Esquivel is controlling the pace.
Esquivel wants to stand up but Holzken has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esquivel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Esquivel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Esquivel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Esquivel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holzken sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holzken lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Holzken moves out of range of the body kick from Esquivel.
Holzken shoots in looking for a takedown but Esquivel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holzken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esquivel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Holzken's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Holzken tries to sprawl but Esquivel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Esquivel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Holzken defending well though.
Holzken blocking the ground and pound attempt from Esquivel.
Esquivel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holzken sees it coming and defends easily.
Esquivel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Esquivel is trying to work for a kimura but Holzken is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juliano Esquivel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Holzken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Esquivel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Esquivel rushes Holzken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esquivel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Esquivel stalls.
Esquivel seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Esquivel tries to pull guard but Holzken won't allow it.
Esquivel is pressed up against the cage. Holzken has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Esquivel down to the mat. Esquivel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esquivel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holzken can do to turn this around?
Esquivel has managed to clinch.
Holzken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esquivel tries to circle away but Holzken has him pinned against the cage.
Holzken successfully pulls guard.
Esquivel stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esquivel trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holzken's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Esquivel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holzken is trying to work for a sweep but Esquivel has mounted him!
Esquivel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esquivel looking to secure an arm triangle but Holzken defends it well.
Esquivel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holzken holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Esquivel tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Esquivel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Holzken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Esquivel works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esquivel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holzken has worked his arm free - good work by Holzken!
Esquivel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holzken keeps working.
Esquivel tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's four 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.
Esquivel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Holzken rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Esquivel's guard! Nice work there by Holzken!
Esquivel keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Holzken sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Esquivel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Holzken paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Esquivel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juliano Esquivel!
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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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