PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chas Pate (ranked 5790 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Escobar (ranked 7286 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Escobar is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pate
vs
Escobar

176 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chas Pate!
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, Nicolas Escobar !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pate pinned against the cage. Pate gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Escobar looks to move away, Pate throws a big counter combo but Escobar just gets out of the way.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pate.
Escobar stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pate.

Pate is trying to get an arm triangle but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pate.

Pate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pate tries for a kimura but Escobar is defending well.

Pate decides to stand back up.
Pate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Pate gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pate looking to control.
Escobar is in close to Pate's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pate has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Pate's legs - danger averted.
Pate is breathing heavily.
Escobar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pate is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escobar defending well though.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Pate postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pate wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Pate trying to control the position.
Pate controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar stays in close to Pate's body and controls the position.
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pate's guard.
Pate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pate tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pate pushes Escobar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Escobar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nicolas Escobar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pate but Pate pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pate is looking for a counter combo.
Nicolas Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Pate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pate stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar .
Pate is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Escobar is adopting a defensive guard.
Pate is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate wants to get up but he can't break Escobar 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.

Escobar working for a triangle but Pate defends it easily.
Escobar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pate has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from.
Pate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar 's head.
Pate has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from.
Pate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Pate stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pate sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chas Pate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Pate with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chas Pate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Escobar .

Pate is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar 's half guard.

Pate is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar has hold of Pate's hands but Pate slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Pate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Pate eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pate lands strikes from half guard.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Pate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Pate isn't so interested in that idea.
Pate chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Escobar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Pate from standing up.

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.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar , not yet.
Pate wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pate throws a big right hand that misses.
Pate tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom.
Pate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Escobar lands with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Escobar clinches with his opponent.

Escobar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pate uses from the top position.

Pate stands up from Escobar 's guard - Pate perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chas Pate dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Escobar looking to score a takedown here. Pate is defending well but Escobar drives through and ends up in Pate's guard.
Pate wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position.

Pate is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pate working a defensive guard but Escobar passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pate is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Pate trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar prevents Pate from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pate is trying to control but can't.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Pate is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pate is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar 's back!

Pate has got his arm under Escobar 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Escobar has spun round into Pate's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Pate has a closed guard, preventing Escobar from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar pushes down on Pate's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar wants to stand up but Pate has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Escobar winds up and cracks Pate with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escobar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escobar is taking a breather. Pate 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.
Escobar slips a nice elbow through Pate's hands, connecting with Pate's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar working Pate over with strikes.

Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pate has managed to free his arm - good work.

Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pate doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar .
Pate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar .

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicolas Escobar !