PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 1189 p4p, 125 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 927 p4p, 101 weight class). Escobar Chavez kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Escobar Chavez
vs
Reigns

179 cm
33
150 lbs
21 - 5 - 3

166 cm
32
154 lbs
16 - 12 - 0

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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reigns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.

Reigns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reigns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Reigns slows the pace down in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking to escape.
Reigns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reigns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar Chavez is trying to stand back up but Reigns is controlling him

Reigns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez wants to improve his position but Reigns is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reigns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez is controlling Reigns's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Escobar Chavez has one foot on Reigns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Reigns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reigns misses with a takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Reigns tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar Chavez pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Reigns's head back.

Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns looking to stall.
Reigns pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Reigns breaks the clinch.
Escobar Chavez leaves Reigns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reigns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.

Reigns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reigns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reigns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Reigns moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Reigns with a nice body shot.

Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.

Reigns darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks.

Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?

Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Escobar Chavez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head.

Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Reigns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.

Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.

Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.

Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez.

Reigns clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez.

Reigns jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar Chavez passes Reigns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reigns trying to hold on to Escobar Chavez's head to control him but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Reigns tries to roll over but Escobar Chavez keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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.
Reigns 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 Chavez is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Reigns throwing shots but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Reigns passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reigns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.