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Event:
AD515
Date: Jan 03, 2018 |
#R1# Dilli lands a front kick. Escobar throws a hook but Dilli blocks it. Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dilli misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Dilli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head. Dilli dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2# Escobar drives through with a takedown into Dilli's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Escobar is looking to pass into half guard but Dilli pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dilli is in guard.#REVR# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
#REVB# Escobar trying to control but Dilli is working from the bottom. Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dilli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Escobar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Dilli keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Dilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Dilli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dilli trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar looking to control.
Dilli postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Dilli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Dilli scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dilli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Dilli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dilli trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Dilli is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Escobar working a defensive guard here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Dilli throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it. Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Dilli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Dilli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dilli cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs. Dilli misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Escobar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dilli's guard. Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. Escobar lands a couple of elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilli swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dilli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Dilli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Escobar wants to control from the top but Dilli keeps moving. #T4# Escobar looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Dilli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dilli is keeping the position for now. Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. Dilli has Escobar pulled in close to control his posture. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dilli swivels though and keeps the full guard. Dilli keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Dilli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Temel Dilli will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Dilli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Dilli. Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dilli with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dilli misses with a straight right. Dilli scores with a jab to the jaw. A big left from Dilli misses. Escobar closes the distance but Dilli moves to the side and Dilli counters with a slapping leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands a body shot.
#CL2# Escobar moves into the clinch. Dilli prevents a body shot from Escobar. Dilli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Escobar misses with some punches.
Dilli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1# Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar is leaning against Dilli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dilli lands with a short head shot on the inside. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilli misses with a hook from the clinch. Dilli blocks a body shot from Escobar. A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar. Escobar tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dilli pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to work over Dilli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dilli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Dilli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it. Dilli scores with a nice head shot.#T2# Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Dilli lands a jab to the head.
Dilli throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dilli. Dilli connects with a crisp jab. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. Dilli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. A jab from Dilli misses. Temel Dilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dilli lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dilli. Dilli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dilli throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. Escobar throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# Escobar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dilli napping and manages to drive through into side control! Dilli is trying to get back to half guard. Escobar landing strikes. #T3# Escobar trying to control the action but Dilli is working from the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Escobar. Dilli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Escobar scores with a couple of short elbows. Escobar trying to control the position but Dilli is working away. Dilli is holding Escobar down, trying to stall. Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dilli!#T4# Dilli wants to control but Escobar is having none of it. Dilli is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar working Dilli over with strikes here. #ROC2# Dilli is rocked!#SUB2# Escobar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dilli is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar controlling his opponent. Escobar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
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 Temel Dilli will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Dilli misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Dilli throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilli lands a jab to Escobar's midsection. Temel Dilli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dilli tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. #TD2# Escobar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar. Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Escobar is looking to advance position but Dilli won't allow it. Dilli is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar controlling the action here. Dilli wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
#T1# Escobar throws a strike but Dilli avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Dilli has Escobar pulled in close to control his posture. Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard. Dilli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dilli working a defensive guard here.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Dilli has wrist control. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dilli holds on and takes a little breather. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far. Escobar advances position into side control! Temel Dilli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Escobar trying to control the position but Dilli is working away. Dilli tries to get back to half guard but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar cracks Dilli with a big right hand but Dilli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2# Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Escobar throwing shots but missing, from side control. Escobar advances to mount. #SUB2# Escobar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dilli manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3# Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't. Escobar advances to full mount. Dilli tries to hold on but Escobar postures up. Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dilli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Dilli desperately trying to maintain half guard. Dilli is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Dilli is trying to get back to full guard. Escobar working the head and body with strikes. Dilli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar. Dilli controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow. Dilli controlling the position well. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Dilli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Dilli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Temel Dilli! A victorious Temel Dilli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD510
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1# Khasbulaev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2# Escobar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Khasbulaev on his heels. He'll look to pass Khasbulaev's guard now, I'm sure. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Khasbulaev is retaining full guard. Khasbulaev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Escobar stops Khasbulaev from standing up. Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Escobar trying to control but Khasbulaev is working from the bottom. Khasbulaev can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Khasbulaev defends it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2# Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1# Escobar is looking to pass Khasbulaev's guard but actually Khasbulaev recovers to full guard. Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khasbulaev is keeping the position for now. Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khasbulaev pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Escobar throws a strike but Khasbulaev rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2# Khasbulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar looking to control.
Khasbulaev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Khasbulaev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Khasbulaev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Khasbulaev to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Escobar! A relieved looking Pablo Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AD500
Date: Nov 12, 2017 |
#R1# Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. As Escobar backs off Burns throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range. Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Burns saw that one coming. Burns looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range. Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Burns as Escobar shoots in. Escobar throws a hook but Burns blocks it. Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Burns.
Burns darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burns's head.#TD# Burns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobar to score an easy takedown into full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burns keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T1# Burns controlling the position. Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. Burns looking to control.
Burns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Escobar passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Burns wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar prevents Burns from standing back up.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar. Escobar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T2# Burns has hold of Escobar's hands but Escobar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Burns is trying to stand up here but Escobar is controlling him well. #ES2# Burns has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Escobar is on him like a limpet, forcing Burns back against the cage. Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar. Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burns's elbow. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Escobar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Burns gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3# Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burns throws a head punch that misses. Burns can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Burns misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Burns fails to land. Burns lands a hook to the side of the head. Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Burns.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar prevents Burns from breaking the clinch. Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Burns controls his hands.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
#BC2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Burns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4# Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar goes for a double leg but Burns avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Burns continues to drive forward. Burns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. Burns scores with a head kick. Escobar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar lands with a nice body punch. Burns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Burns. Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burns.
Escobar slips under a jab from Burns. Brady Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Burns tries to counter by closing the distance. Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Burns should have avoided that one. #CL# Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar. A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Escobar misses with a looping left. Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Escobar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Burns. Burns lands a nice looking body shot.
Burns misses with a shot to the body and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body. Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar misses with a straight right. Escobar slips under a jab. Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing. Burns cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs. The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Burns throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range. Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burns wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away. A low kick from Burns misses #TD# and Escobar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Escobar. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Burns controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself. #T1# Escobar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Burns keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Escobar prevents Burns from getting back to his feet. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Burns trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Escobar forces his way into half guard. Burns 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! Burns has the hooks in. Escobar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Escobar rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burns tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Escobar wants to get back to full guard but Burns has passed into side control. Burns working away. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3# Escobar is looking for a sweep. Escobar is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it. #SU2# Burns decides to take the fight back to the feet. Burns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar misses with a hook. Burns throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away. Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.#T4# Burns throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Escobar is looking to clinch. A head kick misses from Burns. Escobar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Burns sprawls and moves away.#CL# Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2# Burns breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Nice uppercut lands for Burns. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Brady Burns seems to be getting the better of the standup. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw. Burns cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Burns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brady Burns will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Burns looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well. Burns misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Escobar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Burns! Burns struggling a bit here. Burns is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Escobar has just dragged him back down to the mat. The strikes coming from Escobar are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Escobar working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escobar advances to mount. #SUB# Escobar jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burns manages to avoid the submission attempt. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Burns is looking to reverse the position. Burns wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Burns is not content to let Escobar control the position. #T1# You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobar's best efforts. Burns tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control. Well, if Escobar 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.
Escobar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Burns is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Burns 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! Escobar trying to control the action but Burns just sinks the hooks in. Escobar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Escobar turns into Burns and is now in his guard.
Escobar controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Burns looking for a sweep. Not yet Burns, not yet. Burns seems keen to control Escobar's posture. Burns is looking to stand up but Escobar isn't so interested in that idea. Escobar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Escobar connects with a couple of short punches. Escobar passes into half guard. Escobar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it. #T4# Escobar prevents Burns from improving his position.#SUB# Escobar is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy. Burns is trying to stand.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but Burns defends it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Burns blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Pablo Escobar! After winning the bout, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
AD496: FORCEE
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar misses with a left hand and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand. Maynard lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maynard misses with a leg kick. Nice jab there from Maynard . Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Maynard counters with a nice leg kick. Maynard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Escobar looks to land a right hand but Maynard moved out of range. Maynard scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Maynard lands a body shot.
Maynard lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A big right from Escobar misses. Escobar scores with a nice head shot. Maynard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T1# Maynard misses with a wild combination.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Maynard throws a shot to the body.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time. Maynard lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab. Maynard jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Maynard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Nice cross by Maynard . Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2# A decent looking cross lands there for Maynard . Maynard sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Maynard has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Maynard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Maynard misses with a wild body shot. Maynard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2# Maynard rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Maynard controls the action.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maynard misses with a short punch on the inside. Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Escobar takes the fight into the clinch. Maynard blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar misses with a body punch.
#TD# Escobar tightens his grip and picks Maynard up, before dumping him to the ground. Maynard manages to land in guard. Escobar looking to pass the guard. #T3# Maynard keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Escobar advances to half guard. Maynard wants to get back to full guard. Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2# Maynard actively working from the bottom here. Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Escobar is working hard here to advance position. Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Maynard wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Maynard actively working from the bottom here. Escobar works his foot free and advances to mount. Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape. Escobar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Maynard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Maynard dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab. Escobar slips under a jab from Maynard . Escobar is looking to clinch. A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target. Maynard throws a body shot but no joy. Maynard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head. Maynard has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Maynard works Escobar's body with a nice hook. Maynard throws a right and a left that both miss. Nice shot by Escobar. Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch. Maynard lands a head kick!
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Maynard circles away.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily. Escobar with a nice cross. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Maynard 's head back.
Escobar with a jab.#T1# Maynard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar. Maynard lands with a shot to the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Maynard throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it. Escobar checks a leg kick. Escobar misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Escobar dives in and scores a takedown into Maynard 's guard. Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Escobar stands and throws Maynard 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Maynard is pushing Escobar's head away, looking to escape. Escobar manages to hold on to the position though.#T2# Maynard sneaks back into half guard. Maynard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots. Maynard tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg. #SUB2# Maynard looking for submissions off his back. Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maynard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Maynard on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maynard defending well though. Escobar trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away. #T3##SUB2# Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Escobar prevents Maynard from improving his position. Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maynard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Maynard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Escobar is thwarting Maynard 's attempts to control the position. Maynard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Maynard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.#TD# Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maynard manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2# Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Maynard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now. 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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maynard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Decent striking displayed by Maynard there. Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Maynard shows good takedown defense. A little jabbing left from Maynard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Nice shot lands for Escobar.#CL2# Maynard closes the distance and clinches. Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Escobar. Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard misses with the head strike.
Maynard misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short uppercut from Maynard . Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2# Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Escobar swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1# Maynard misses with a straight right. Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maynard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Maynard scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Maynard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. Maynard misses with a body kick. Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Escobar throws a hook but Maynard avoids it easily. Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Escobar attempts a counter takedown but Maynard avoids it well and moves away. Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it. A thudding body kick lands there by Maynard !
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard . Maynard misses the shot to the body. Escobar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maynard sprawls and moves away. Maynard lands the left hand. Maynard lands with a good body shot.#T2# Maynard misses with a straight left. Escobar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook. Maynard cracks Escobar with an open hand slap. Escobar swings for the body but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Escobar moves into the clinch. Escobar tries a body shot but Maynard blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Escobar gets through Maynard 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike. Escobar misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Maynard working aggressively here.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch. Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maynard .#BC2# Maynard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maynard moves away from the strike by Escobar. Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab. Escobar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Maynard throws a big shot that misses.#TD# Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maynard 's guard. Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Escobar trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard 's legs - danger averted. Escobar preventing the sweep. #T4# Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Maynard is retaining full guard. Escobar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Maynard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maynard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maynard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Maynard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maynard stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar. Maynard sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight! Gray Maynard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Maynard 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard ! Gray Maynard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD492: BPS
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Knight connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Knight is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Some wild striking there from Knight.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knight slips under a jab. Escobar blocks a head kick by Knight.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Knight misses with a leg kick. A counter left hand to the body from Escobar misses its target. Knight misses with a low kick. Escobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Knight throws a head kick that misses. A combination from Knight does no damage. It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Escobar looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Knight is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it. #T1# Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Knight taking some punishment here, with Escobar in his half guard. Knight is trying to stand.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Knight is holding on for dear life with his legs. Knight tries to kick Escobar off but Escobar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working. Knight regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Escobar. Escobar cracks Knight with a solid left hand. Escobar advances to half guard. Escobar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Escobar lands with a punch from half guard. #ES2# Knight kicks off Escobar and gets to his feet. Knight takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# Knight throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Escobar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Escobar wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Escobar stops Knight from standing up. Escobar wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knight swivels though and keeps the full guard. Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Knight is trying to buck Escobar off.#T4# Escobar wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. Knight gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar working the ground and pound effectively.
Escobar tries to control but Knight wriggling away. Escobar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Escobar trying to control but Knight is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar misses the shot to the body. A combination from Knight does no damage. Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.#TD# Escobar feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# Knight pushes Escobar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boogie Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knight swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar tries to clinch but Knight is having none of it. Knight throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Knight. Knight misses with a low kick as Escobar jumps back.#CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the cage. Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knights head. Good body shot from Escobar.
#TD# Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Escobar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# Escobar trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Escobar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Escobar throwing strikes but missing. Escobar trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom. Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him. Escobar scoring with punches to the head and body. Escobar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Knight is looking to stand up but Escobar isn't so interested in that idea. Escobar is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. 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. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Knight's temple. Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount! Escobar landing strikes from the mount. Escobar is trying to control here but Knight has managed to regain half guard.
Escobar stops Knight from getting back to his feet.
Escobar drops an elbow to the side of Knight's head. #T3# Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Knight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2# Knight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Escobar keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2# Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boogie Knight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Knight pushes him off. Escobar tests Knight's chin there with a solid looking shot. Knight slips a straight right by Escobar. Knight misses with a wild combination.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Knight.
Escobar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knight's head. Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily. Knight throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease. Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boogie Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Knight lands a nice looking body kick.#T4# Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Escobar tries to clinch up. Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar. Knight swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Escobar gets a clinch. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Knight is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position. Escobar keeps control of Knight as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight swinging wildly here.
Knight tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Escobar looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely. Boogie Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Escobar is pushing down on Knight's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knight is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. Escobar winds up and cracks Knight with a swinging punch to the side of the head. 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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod. That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Knight has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Knight looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Knight cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg. Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Knight in a clinch.
Knight has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment. Knight wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards. Knight blocking some punches.
Escobar avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Escobar. Knight blocks a body shot from Escobar. Knight blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Escobar cracks Knight with a nice body shot. Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Escobar blocks an elbow strike.#BC2# Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick. Escobar is looking to counter punch. Knight throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely. Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand! Knight moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab. Escobar connects with a body shot.#TD# Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar landing some decent shots from guard. Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2# Escobar landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC# Knight is rocked! Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Knight is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him. Escobar is stalling in the full guard. Knight keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3# Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control. Escobar stands and throws Knight's legs to the side, diving into side control. Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't. Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Escobar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Escobar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Knight is defending well. Escobar wants to control but Knight is keeping him busy. Escobar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Knight! Boogie Knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Escobar trying to control but Knight is having none of it. Escobar content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar! During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD486: In the shadow
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.#TD2# Escobar throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stark was covering up waiting for the punch and Escobar finishes the takedown easily into guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Escobar content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stark has locked up a guillotine! Stark's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Escobar is holding on here and Stark must be using up a lot of energy. Escobar has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stark gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Stark! Steven Stark decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
AD480: Young Eagles
Date: Sep 06, 2017 |
#R1# Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Bronson works Escobar's body with a nice hook. Bronson jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Escobar scores with a nice strike. Escobar looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well. Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bronson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Escobar checks a low kick from Bronson. Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Bronson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice defenses there by Bronson. Bronson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target. Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bronson slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Bronson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Bronson misses with a low kick.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Bronson. Escobar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Escobar looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range. Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bronson connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Escobar clinches. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bronson controls the action.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head. Bronson throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar. Bronson blocking some punches.
Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Bronson scores with a nice short uppercut. Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar. Bronson gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow. Bronson misses with some punches.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronson's elbow. Escobar digs a right hand underneath Bronson's ribcage. Bronson let out a lung full of air as it connected. Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land. Escobar tries a body shot but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson blocks an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch. Escobar lands a body punch in the clinch. Escobar scores with a shoulder strike. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Bronson gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A shot in the inside from Escobar. Escobar lands a body punch. A shot in the inside from Bronson. Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bronson. Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch. Bronson blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Bronson throws a head punch that misses. Escobar lands a shot to the body. Nice body punch from Escobar - that landed with a thud.
Bronson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head. Bronson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bronson blocking some punches.
Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bronson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4##BC2# Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bronson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout. Escobar looks to clinch #TD2# and Bronson counters with a shoot takedown. Escobar fights it but they end up in guard. 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! Bronson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Escobar keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully. Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB# Escobar has his foot on Bronson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bronson works his way back into a safe position though. Bronson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bronson defends well. Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Bronson scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB# Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bronson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escobar. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Bronson dominated that round. That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Bronson punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet. Escobar with a hook. Nice defenses there by Escobar.#CL2# Bronson closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the cage. Escobar is leaning against Bronson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Bronson blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A body shot lands from Escobar.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Bronson lands with a short shot to the head. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut. Bronson misses with some punches.
Bronson wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson lands a left hand.
Escobar prevents the takedown attempt.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Bronson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Escobar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Bronson not allowing Escobar to control his hands. Bronson scores with punches and elbows. Bronson avoiding Escobar 's attempts to control his hands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bronson is hanging on to Escobar's back as he tries to escape.
#T2# Escobar is trapped and Bronson is scoring with shots to the head and body. Bronson is not going to allow Escobar to sit and survive in this position. Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bronson has the hooks in. Escobar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Escobar is taking damage to the body and head. Bronson lands strikes from the back and Escobar isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Bronson! A victorious Bill Bronson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD472: Another way
Date: Aug 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Escobar clinches up against the cage. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pietrzak controls his hands.
Pietrzak misses with the head strike.
Pietrzak taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pietrzak lands with a right to the head. Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pietrzak blocks a body shot from Escobar. Pietrzak has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Escobar lands a body punch. Pietrzak blocks a body shot from Escobar. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Pietrzak avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Pietrzak trying to land knees to the body.
Pietrzak trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pietrzak into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar working aggressively here.
#BC# Pietrzak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pietrzak swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Pietrzak throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1# Pietrzak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar cracks Pietrzak with a good jab. Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Pietrzak. Pietrzak wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy. Escobar is looking for a sweep. Escobar prevents Pietrzak from moving into mount. Escobar taking a bit of punishment here - Pietrzak scoring with strikes. Escobar seems a little lost for a moment, as Pietrzak dominates the positioning. Escobar regains half guard.#T2# Escobar wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pietrzak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Pietrzak passes to side control. Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Pietrzak is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar can't do much from the bottom here. #T3# Pietrzak working the body and head with strikes. Pietrzak gets to mount! Escobar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Pietrzak looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Escobar tries to lock up and control but Pietrzak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Escobar is working to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak landing punches. Pietrzak avoids the attempt from Escobar to control. Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Pietrzak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Pietrzak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Pietrzak landing shots from mount. Pietrzak with the ground and pound from mount. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Escobar wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping busy and won't allow it. Pietrzak is looking to advance position but Escobar won't allow it. Pietrzak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Escobar tries to roll over but Pietrzak keeps him under control.#SUB2# Escobar looking for submissions off his back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartek Pietrzak dominated that round. That's time! Pietrzak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pietrzak clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Pietrzak throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range. Pietrzak throws a head kick that misses. And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Pietrzak pushes his down on his head and steps out. Escobar misses with the combination.
Pietrzak loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pietrzak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pietrzak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pietrzak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands. Pietrzak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Bartek Pietrzak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pietrzak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pietrzak defends it well. Escobar wants to clinch up but Pietrzak keeps it at a distance. Pietrzak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Pietrzak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pietrzak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pietrzak momentarily.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Escobar slips a straight right by Pietrzak. Pietrzak misses with a looping right. Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Pietrzak moves away and avoids it. Pietrzak leaves Escobar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A decent looking cross lands there for Pietrzak. Bartek Pietrzak is winning the standup battle so far. Pietrzak stuffs the takedown. Pietrzak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Pietrzak thuds a left hand into Escobar's body. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Pietrzak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pietrzak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak. Pietrzak scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pietrzak lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming. A jab from Pietrzak does it's job there.#CL2# Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Pietrzak stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position. Pietrzak misses with an elbow over the top. Pietrzak tries to pull guard but Escobar forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pietrzaks head. #TD# Pietrzak jumps guard.
Pietrzak tries to land a sweep but no joy. Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Pietrzak is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Pietrzak is retaining full guard. Pietrzak has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Escobar pushes down on Pietrzak's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3# Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pietrzak holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Escobar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Pietrzak sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Pietrzak is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Escobar is thwarting Pietrzak's attempts to control the position. Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4# Escobar keeps trying to improve his position. Pietrzak trying to control here.
Bartek Pietrzak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Pietrzak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Pietrzak is trying to get back to full guard. Pietrzak is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard. 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 Bartek Pietrzak will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pietrzak with a jab. Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pietrzak tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pietrzak somewhat. Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pietrzak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab. Escobar misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Pietrzak misses. A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Pietrzak moves away and avoids it. Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Escobar slips under a jab. Escobar blocks a jab. Pietrzak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# Pietrzak throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pietrzak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Pietrzak. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. Pietrzak throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely. The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pietrzak in his tracks. Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pietrzak paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escobar is looking to clinch but Pietrzak is avoiding it.
Pietrzak cracks Escobar with an open hand slap. Pietrzak misses with a looping right. Pietrzak misses the jab. Pietrzak misses with a shot to the body and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. Pietrzak lands a jab to Escobar's midsection. Pietrzak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.#T2# Pietrzak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pietrzak wants it to stay on the feet. Pietrzak scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Pietrzak throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pietrzak looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Pietrzak throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it. Escobar sizes up Pietrzak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pietrzak darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar gets double underhooks and turns Pietrzak into the cage. A telegraphed right hand from Pietrzak misses the target. Escobar tries to clinch but Pietrzak is having none of it. Pietrzak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pietrzak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pietrzak connects with a jab. Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Nice sprawl there from Pietrzak as Escobar shoots in.#T3# Escobar avoids the body shot from Pietrzak.
Bartek Pietrzak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Pietrzak throws a right hand that misses
#TD2# and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pietrzak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar is pushing down on Pietrzak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pietrzak is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. Pietrzak tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg. Escobar wants to control but Pietrzak is keeping him busy. Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pietrzak keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can. Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pietrzak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Pietrzak is not content to let Escobar control the position. Pietrzak is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Escobar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pietrzak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Pietrzak is concentrating on defense, preventing Escobar from advancing position. #SUB2# Escobar is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Pietrzak as he works his way to full guard.
Pietrzak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there. Pietrzak seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Escobar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pietrzak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Pietrzak looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pablo Escobar. I think Pietrzak has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartek Pietrzak! Bartek Pietrzak made sure to mention his sponsor, FORCEE in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD467: ReMotus
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1# Stove throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Stove misses with a double jab.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Stove enables Escobar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stove manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Escobar slips nicely into half guard. Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Escobar is stalling here. Stove is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stove has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Escobar is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Escobar is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar is working hard here to advance position. Stove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working. Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stove wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Escobar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB# Escobar looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stove pushes past his half guard into mount! Escobar wants to hold on but Stove pushes him away. Stove content just to control the position here. Escobar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2# Escobar is not content to let Stove control the position. Escobar trying to control here.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stove's back!#T3# Escobar tries to keep control of the position but Stove is staying busy.#SUB# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stove is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Escobar is looking for a choke. Stove gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Stove manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB# Escobar working for a triangle but Stove defends it easily.
#SUB# Stove got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stove has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB# Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stove passes into side control.
Escobar wants to control but Stove postures up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Escobar is looking for a sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steffan Stove will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Escobar lands a two punch combo.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stove fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head. Escobar throws the left hand but Stove avoids the punch easily. Stove is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Stove slips a straight right by Escobar. Stove throws a counter combo. Escobar looks to clinch and Stove counters with a straight right hand.#TD# Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stove to the mat! Stove manages to get full guard. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Stove keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stove works some decent striking defense from the bottom. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1# Escobar is pushing down on Stove's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stove is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stove! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Escobar lands a heavy elbow. Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stove can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB# Escobar working for a submission but Stove is keeping him at bay. Escobar looking to control but Stove is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Stove taking shots to the head. #T2# Stove throwing hammer fists to the chest of Escobar. What's that going to do exactly? Escobar scoring with strikes but Stove is staying in there. Escobar controlling the position easily from mount. Escobar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Escobar lands a big elbow. Stove in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Escobar controlling the pace for now. Escobar with good strikes from the mount here!#T3# Escobar raining down shots from the mount!#ROC# Stove is rocked! Stove takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Escobar's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar! After winning the bout, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. Steffan Stove was interviewed post fight and said 'Some devil possessions CANT be excorcised...'.
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Event:
AD464: Magic Mirror
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbow moves away. Longbow drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Sloppy strikes from Longbow. Those never looked like landing. Escobar throws a hook but Longbow avoids it easily. Longbow misses with an uppercut
and Escobar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Escobar lands a jab. Horrible takedown attempt by Escobar or perhaps it was just good defense by Longbow, which made it look bad. Escobar tries for a takedown but Longbow circles away easily and Longbow counters with a low kick, right behind Escobar 's knee. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longbow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. A good leg kick by Longbow. Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it. Escobar misses with a straight left. Longbow tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Escobar is defended easily by Longbow. Longbow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Longbow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Longbow throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and Longbow only half commits. Escobar looks to land a right hand but Longbow moved out of range. Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Longbow - the referee stops the clock and Escobar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Longbow. Escobar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Longbow throws a right and a left that both miss. Escobar wants to clinch up but Longbow keeps it at a distance. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbow manages to avoid it. Longbow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Longbow thumps Escobar with a low kick. Henry Longbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Longbow counters with a nice body shot. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Longbow ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar. Longbow scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longbow counters with a good, hard body kick but Escobar shrugs it off. This has been an exciting period of action! Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar. Longbow slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Longbow moves out of range.
Longbow shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL# Escobar instigates a clinch. Longbow tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar gets through Longbow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Longbow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Longbow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head. Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Escobar. #T3# Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Longbow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Escobar has his takedown stuffed and Longbow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL# Escobar gets a clinch. Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Longbow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Longbow.
Nice body punch from Longbow. Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longbow's elbow. A short right from Longbow. Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbow backwards. Longbow lands with a right to the head. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Longbow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Longbow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Longbow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Longbow controls his hands.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Longbow. Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Longbow blocks a body shot from Escobar. Longbow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Longbow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land. Escobar tries a body shot but Longbow blocks it.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longbow's elbow. Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Longbow lands with a right to the head. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Longbow controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Longbow.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Longbow dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Longbow scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar. Longbow walks into a jab. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longbow!
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Escobar. Escobar fails with the takedown. Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Longbow pushes him off. Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Longbow swats him away and circles back towards the center. Longbow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Longbow. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1# Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Escobar shoots and misses and Longbow counters with a straight right hand. Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. A swing and a miss from Escobar. Longbow misses with a low kick as Escobar jumps back. Longbow drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Longbow unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Longbow counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2# Escobar is rocked! Longbow fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Escobar out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Henry Longbow! Henry Longbow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AD458: Blessed scarface
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krum misses with a looping right.#CL# Krum has managed to clinch.
Krum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krum's elbow. Come on Krum - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Krum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Krum tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Krum controls the action.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krum's elbow. A short left from Escobar. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Escobar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Krum takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Escobar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Krum is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it. Krum prevents Escobar from improving position. #T1# Krum tries to improve position but can't. Escobar trying to control the action but Krum is working from the bottom. Escobar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Krum taking a bit of punishment here - Escobar scoring with strikes. Escobar working the body and head with strikes. Krum prevents Escobar from moving into mount. Krum is looking for a sweep. Krum being controlled for a moment. Krum takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2# Krum is looking for a sweep. Krum is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it. #SUB2# Krum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Escobar! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Krum has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pablo Escobar! A victorious Pablo Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD454: Give him some Hell...
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haigh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Haigh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.#CL2# Escobar rushes Haigh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Haigh controls the action.
Haigh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Haigh blocks it.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Haigh.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Haigh controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar. Escobar tries a body shot but Haigh blocks it.
Haigh misses with a body punch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haigh's elbow. Haigh misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Haigh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Haigh lands a body punch in the clinch. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haigh's elbow. Escobar pushes Haigh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Haigh tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Haigh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Escobar defending well as Haigh loads up on a big left hand. #TD2# Escobar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Haigh looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Haigh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Escobar landing with the ground and pound. #T2# Escobar trying to control but Haigh is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haigh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar. Escobar advances to half guard. Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Haigh hang on? Escobar throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Escobar trying to control but Haigh is having none of it. Escobar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3# Haigh is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar trying to control but Haigh is having none of it. Escobar with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2# Escobar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Haigh has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Haigh tries to hold on but Escobar postures up. Haigh is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount. Haigh manages to regain half guard. Good work. Escobar works his way into side control. #T4# Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haigh keeps working. #SUB2# Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Haigh is defending well. Haigh takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Escobar is chipping away with strikes.
Haigh prevents Escobar from improving position. Escobar misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Escobar trying to control the position but Haigh is working away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Haigh takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haigh but Haigh pushes him off and we're back to square one. Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Haigh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Haigh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far. Escobar wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haigh swivels though and keeps the full guard. Escobar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Haigh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1# Escobar wants to control from the top but Haigh keeps moving. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Haigh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Escobar is looking for a triangle but Haigh pushes his legs off easily.
Haigh trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Haigh content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Escobar has locked up a guillotine! Escobar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Haigh is holding on here and Escobar must be using up a lot of energy. Haigh has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Escobar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Escobar! Our winner, Pablo Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. John Haigh spoke after the fight, saying 'Maybe it is time for me to make the move to another weight class.'.
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Event:
AD448: Bli med meg!
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar misses the body punch and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Escobar lands with a hook. Flanagan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Flanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Flanagan scores with a jab to the body. Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan. Escobar throws a body punch but Flanagan moves out of range. Flanagan throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily. Escobar attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away. Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD# Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Flanagan to the ground. Escobar is now in Flanagan's guard. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Flanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar wants to pass the guard but Flanagan is keeping the position. Escobar slips nicely into half guard.#T1# Flanagan is not content to let Escobar control the position. Escobar stalling away here and it's allowed Flanagan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2# Flanagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well. Flanagan trying to control the position.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU# Escobar decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Flanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD# Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Flanagan's half guard. Flanagan is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2# Flanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar controls from within his opponent's guard. Escobar wants to pass the guard but Flanagan is keeping the position. Flanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily.#SUB# Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3# Flanagan controls from within his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Flanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Escobar has Flanagan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB# Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Flanagan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB# Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flanagan defends it easily. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Escobar working for a triangle but Flanagan defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Flanagan missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Escobar with a poor takedown and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fighters circle momentarily. Flanagan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Flanagan swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Escobar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Escobar. Flanagan managing to control the position. Flanagan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar wants to control from the top but Flanagan keeps moving. Flanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1# Flanagan trying to control the position.
Escobar scoring with punches to the head and body. Flanagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Escobar throws an elbow that misses. Flanagan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by Flanagan!#REVB##SUB# Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well. Escobar keeping moving, preventing Flanagan from controlling successfully. #SUB# Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB# Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flanagan is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Flanagan stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position. Flanagan throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely. #T3##SUB# Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Flanagan defends easily.
Flanagan tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom. Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flanagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Flanagan stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Flanagan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. Escobar is not content to let Flanagan control the position. Escobar tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Flanagan easily slips into full mount! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Escobar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fireaway Flanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Escobar is looking to clinch but Flanagan is avoiding it.
Flanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flanagan misses with a hook. Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanagan.
Flanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Flanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar misses with a looping right. Escobar tries to clinch and Flanagan counters with a good low kick that Escobar was not able to check. #TD# Flanagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobar to score an easy takedown into full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Flanagan has wrist control. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Escobar postures up.
#T1# Escobar is fighting to break Flanagan's control of his arms but Flanagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Flanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Flanagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Flanagan is retaining full guard. Flanagan scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Escobar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Flanagan's head. Escobar pushes down on Flanagan's leg and manages to get into half guard. Escobar is pressing down on Flanagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flanagan is holding on for now. Flanagan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Flanagan looking for submissions off his back. Flanagan trying to control here.
#SUB# Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Flanagan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Flanagan wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Flanagan dodges it nicely.
#T3# Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flanagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Escobar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Flanagan has a takedown stuffed. Flanagan scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Escobar. Flanagan slips under a jab. Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Flanagan tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Flanagan takes one to the side of the head.
Flanagan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Flanagan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Escobar there.#T4# Flanagan lands with a nice body punch. Flanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Flanagan staying out of range there. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Escobar tries to counter with a takedown but Flanagan is quick to defend against it. Escobar throws a hook but Flanagan blocks it. Flanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Flanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Escobar moves out of range as Flanagan strikes. Escobar throws out a loose jab but Flanagan uses good head movement to avoid it. Flanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Flanagan digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs. Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Flanagan. Flanagan connects with a body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL# Escobar clinches up with Flanagan and pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar! During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
AD446: Flash Pointing
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boulpiquante.#CL2# Boulpiquante forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches. Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boulpiquante. Boulpiquante tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar tries a body shot but Boulpiquante blocks it.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards. #TD# Escobar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Boulpiquante can't fight it off and eventually Escobar manages to take the fight to the floor. Boulpiquante looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Boulpiquante keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Boulpiquante is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Boulpiquante had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily. Escobar stands and throws Boulpiquante's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1# Boulpiquante 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. Escobar working away. Boulpiquante on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Escobar wants to control but Boulpiquante is keeping him busy. Boulpiquante is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position. Escobar tries to advance to mount but Boulpiquante denies him. Boulpiquante tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position. Boulpiquante struggling a bit here. Boulpiquante takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Escobar controlling from side mount. #T2##SUB# Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Escobar trying to control the action but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom. Escobar landing a few strikes. Escobar trying to control the position but Boulpiquante is working away. Escobar in side control, just content to control the action for now. You can see the frustration on Boulpiquante's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Escobar moves into full mount! #T3# Boulpiquante slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Escobar is trying to control. Boulpiquante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Boulpiquante defends the submission attempt.#SUB2# Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back. Boulpiquante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots. Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boulpiquante does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2# Boulpiquante looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Boulpiquante is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Escobar. #T4# Boulpiquante is trying to get back to full guard. Escobar wants to take a breather but Boulpiquante is having none of it. Escobar lands strikes from half guard.#SUB# Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Boulpiquante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar trying to control from half guard but Boulpiquante is working away. #SUB# Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is figuring out what he wants to do next. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Boulpiquante actively working from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boulpiquante can do to turn this around?#CL2# Boulpiquante moves into the clinch. Nice body punch from Escobar. A head punch on the inside from Boulpiquante fails to land. Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards. Boulpiquante softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Boulpiquante prevents a body shot from Escobar. Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside. Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boulpiquante backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boulpiquante swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Escobar digs a right hand underneath Boulpiquante's ribcage. Boulpiquante let out a lung full of air as it connected. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulpiquante's elbow. Escobar blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Escobar.
#T1# Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boulpiquante lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Boulpiquante avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage. #TD# Escobar has Boulpiquante pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Escobar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Boulpiquante tumbling to the mat - Escobar dives into Boulpiquante's guard. Boulpiquante looking to control.
Escobar trying to control but Boulpiquante is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Boulpiquante looking to control.
Escobar is pushing down on Boulpiquante's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boulpiquante is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. Escobar is keen to just control but Boulpiquante is a slippery customer. Boulpiquante slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2# Boulpiquante looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulpiquante, not yet. Escobar looking to pass the guard. Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar cracks Boulpiquante with a solid left hand. Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard. Escobar is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Escobar is nestled in close to Boulpiquante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Boulpiquante looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Escobar seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Escobar there. Escobar is taking a breather. Boulpiquante 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.#T3# Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boulpiquante knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Boulpiquante on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Boulpiquante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.#SUB2# Boulpiquante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily. Boulpiquante tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control. Escobar winds up and cracks Boulpiquante with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Boulpiquante is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobar scores with a couple of nice shots. Boulpiquante is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#T4# Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Boulpiquante's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boulpiquante. Escobar looking to control but Boulpiquante is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Escobar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Escobar raining down shots from the mount! Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Boulpiquante can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC# Boulpiquante is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Escobar lands a big shot to the head and Boulpiquante winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pablo Escobar! Pablo Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD438: Double-Double
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Koski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Koski throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Koski dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut! Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koski, as that shot connected.
Koski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Koski. Koski moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Koski. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. Koski digs a good hook to Escobar's body.
Koski misses with a wild body shot. Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Koski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.#T1# Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Koski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Koski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. Juan Koski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. Koski avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
Koski is looking to land body kicks. Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar misses with a left hand and Koski counters with a straight right hand. Koski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target. Koski is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Koski looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Koski, right into the meat.
Koski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2# Koski lands with an overhand left. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Koski is just out of range. Escobar tries to clinch there but Koski circles away.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Juan Koski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Koski throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side. Koski throws a head kick that half lands.
Koski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Koski.
Koski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Juan Koski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar. Koski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2# Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Koski tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is pressed up against the cage. Koski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar down to the mat. Escobar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Koski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Escobar takes a swing at Koski's ribcage but misses. A little feinted left hand from Koski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Koski missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Escobar missing with a left hand there. Koski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Koski throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range. Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Koski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Escobar throws a body punch but Koski moves out of range. Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Koski pushes his down on his head and steps out. Escobar cracks Koski with an open hand slap. Koski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Escobar tries to counter with a clinch but Koski shakes him off and moves away. Koski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Koski tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it. A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot. Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4# Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski. Koski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Koski thows a left - swing and a miss! Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Koski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koski. Koski throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it. Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Koski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Escobar wants to clinch. Nice uppercut there from Koski. Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koski. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Koski 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. #R2# Koski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Koski. Koski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Koski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Koski throws a hook but Escobar blocks it. Koski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar. Juan Koski is winning the standup battle so far. Koski throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Koski lands a head shot. Koski misses the jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Koski misses with a looping left. Koski misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Escobar counters with a shoot takedown. Koski fights it but they end up in guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Escobar postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Koski is adopting a defensive guard. Escobar wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Escobar wants to control from the top but Koski keeps moving. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Escobar looking to pass the guard. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Koski thuds his shin into the meat of Escobar's side. Koski misses with the combination.
Koski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt and Koski counters with a stiff right hand. Koski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye. A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target. Escobar moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koski was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar. Escobar defending well as Koski loads up on a big left hand. Koski tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard. Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Koski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Koski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Escobar throws an elbow that misses. Koski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Escobar's guard. Nice move by Koski!#REVR# Escobar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Koski controls the pace.#SUB2# Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Koski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escobar.#T4# You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Escobar seems a little lost for a moment, as Koski dominates the positioning. I wouldn't like to be where Escobar is right now. Escobar taking a bit of punishment here - Koski scoring with strikes. Escobar tries to bench press Koski off him but Koski keeps the position. 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 Juan Koski will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Escobar misses with a straight right. A slow jab from Koski misses its intended target. Escobar misses with a combination
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Koski swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar. Koski misses with a looping right. Koski looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range. Koski scores with a head kick.
Koski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Koski throws a lazy head kick and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Koski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head. Koski throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1# Koski throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range. Koski misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming. Koski misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar slips under a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy. Koski thows a left - swing and a miss! Koski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning. Koski is looking to chop away at Escobar's legs. It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab. Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2# Koski gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch. Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koski's elbow. #TD2# Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar tries to move to mount but Koski blocks the move with his legs. #T2# Koski takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Koski is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Escobar trying to control the action but Koski is working from the bottom. Koski 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. #T3# Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Koski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Koski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobar's best efforts. Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Escobar seems to be working for a kimura but Koski defends the submission attempt. Escobar trying to control the action but Koski is working from the bottom. Koski is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Escobar is pushing down on Koski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Koski is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Koski actively working from the bottom here. Escobar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Escobar with good strikes from the mount here! Escobar looking to control but Koski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Escobar avoids the attempt from Koski to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Koski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Koski! A victorious Juan Koski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AD433: April Fools' Day 2017
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Alves takes a body punch but keeps moving. Escobar misses with a straight right. Alves misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely. #CL# Escobar pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch. Alves wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not. Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Alves trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage. We've been informed that Alves has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Alves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escobar up against the cage. Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar. Alves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Alves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well. Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo Alves . Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Alves controls his hands.
Escobar is working Alves over against the cage.#BC2# Alves breaks from the clinch.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alves ! But no joy. Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar wants to clinch. Alves throws a counter combo.#TD# Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alves is trying to defend but Escobar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2# Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount! Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't. 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 lands with some strikes. Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Escobar lands with some strikes. Alves regains half guard. Alves is looking to improve his position.
Escobar trying to control the action but Alves is working from the bottom. #T3# Escobar throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely. Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Escobar wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy. Ground and pound from Escobar. Escobar wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well. Escobar wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobar lands a nice short elbow. Alves wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it. Alves moves into full guard.
Alves wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment. Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Alves keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4# Alves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Escobar trying to control but Alves is working from the bottom. Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves , not yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alves is on top in guard.
#REVB# Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alves defends well.#SUB# Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alves is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alves 's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB# Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alves s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Escobar cracks Alves with a right hand to the side of the head. Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves 's hands. Escobar misses the jab. Alves feints the counter takedown. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Alves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar. Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Alves sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Alves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Alves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Renzo Alves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Alves swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar. Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook. Escobar misses with a takedown attempt and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far. Escobar tries to clinch but Alves is having none of it. As Escobar backs off Alves throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all. Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Alves seems unphased.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
#TD# Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alves wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Alves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around? Alves wants to get back to full guard. Escobar wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it. 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. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Alves 's temple. Alves is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Alves wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard. Alves is not content to let Escobar control the position.#T3# Escobar throwing shots but Alves is blocking nicely. Alves tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg. Alves trying to control from the bottom.
Alves has hold of Escobar's hands but Escobar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Alves moves into full guard.
Alves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Escobar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Escobar with a nice head shot there. Escobar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Escobar lands an elbow. #ROC# Alves is rocked! Alves stops Escobar from passing to mount. Alves is still in real trouble! Can Escobar finish him? Alves gets back to half guard. Alves seems to have recovered his senses.#T4# Escobar trying to pass the guard but Alves defending well. Escobar passes to full mount! Escobar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar working Alves over with strikes here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't. Escobar tries to control but Alves wriggling away. #SUB# Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Alves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar. Alves is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar 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! #R3# Escobar is looking to clinch but Alves is avoiding it.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Alves looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Escobar gets a clinch. Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. Alves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Alves manages to break the clinch.
Escobar dives in and grabs Alves 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alves pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out. Alves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar. Escobar looks to land a left hand but Alves moved out of range nicely. Alves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1# Alves tries to clinch up. The fighters circle momentarily. Alves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar swings for the body but Alves moves out of range.
Alves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Escobar defends it well. Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Alves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily. Escobar misses the shot to the body. A combination from Escobar does no damage. Alves throws a big counter head kick but Escobar avoids it with no problem. Escobar tries to clinch there but Alves circles away.
Alves misses with the combination.
#T2##CL# Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Alves looking for a takedown. Escobar tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Alves swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Escobar tries to work over Alves 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar keeps control of Alves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Alves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Alves prevents a body shot from Escobar. Alves blocks a body shot from Escobar. #TD# Escobar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Alves is trying to keep an underhook but Escobar manages to get the takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount! Alves is trying desperately to improve position.#T3# Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time. Escobar raining down hammerfists from mount. Escobar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB# Escobar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Alves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Alves is looking to improve his position but Escobar isn't that keen on the idea. Escobar looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4# Alves is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount. Alves gets back to half guard. Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Escobar prevents Alves from improving his position. Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Alves working to try and regain half guard.
Renzo Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Alves manages to regain half guard. Good work. Alves works his way to full guard. Good work. Alves striking off his back but it's not causing Escobar any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! Pablo Escobar showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar! A very excited looking Pablo Escobar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD426: First Down
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Silver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Escobar scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Escobar avoids the body shot from Silver.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Silver slips a jab from Escobar. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2# Escobar has Silver up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. Silver is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position. Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
#BC# Silver breaks from the clinch.
Silver misses with a hook. Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. Silver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silver. Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one. Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silver paws at him with a jab and circles away. Escobar misses with a body shot
and Silver counters with a good, hard body kick but Escobar shrugs it off. Silver throws a body kick that misses. A decent looking cross lands there for Silver. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Escobar misses with a looping left. Silver looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. #CL2# Escobar moves into the clinch.#T2# Silver slowing the pace effectively. Escobar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Silver controls the action.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Silver lands a right hand. A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch. Escobar tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Silver misses with the head strike.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silver lands a right hand. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silver.#T3# Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver misses with the head strike.
Silver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head. Silver misses with the head strike.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow. Silver prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Escobar tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Silver. Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Silver.
Silver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A right hand to the body from Silver.
#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar. Silver lands a body punch. #BC# Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
#TD2# Silver gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. 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!#SUB# Silver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silver wants to sweep but no luck. Escobar scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Silver is retaining full guard. Silver being controlled here, momentarily. Escobar is pushing down on Silver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silver is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch. Escobar fails with a takedown attempt. Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar. Escobar throws a big shot that misses. Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silver's head backwards. Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the cage and back into range. Escobar misses with a looping right. Silver is looking to counter punch. Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup. A swing and a miss from Silver. Escobar connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver misses with a hook. Silver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Silver looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range. Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1# Silver doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar wants to counter the offense by Silver and move into the clinch position. A slapping body kick lands there for Silver. Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A head kick misses from Silver. Jab from Silver. Silver tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Silver.#CL2# Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
#BC# Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick. Silver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet. And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Silver pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it. Silver throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Silver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.#TD2# Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silver to the ground. Escobar is now in Silver's guard. Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Escobar wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving. Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silver works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2# Escobar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silver dives on top into guard.#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silver wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #T3# Silver lands a couple of elbows. Escobar controls Silver momentarily but Silver frees himself. #SUB2# Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silver stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Escobar on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4# Silver working the ground and pound from side control. Silver is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pablo Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Silver thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Escobar is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Escobar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Silver misses with the ground and pound. 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 Nathan Silver will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nice uppercut lands for Silver. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Silver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Escobar. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Silver is trying to improve his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silver is working hard here to advance position. Silver manages to get back to half guard.#T1# Escobar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Escobar trying to control from half guard but Silver is working away. The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Escobar content to stall in guard here. Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Silver sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2# Escobar is looking to pass Silver's guard but actually Silver recovers to full guard. Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Silver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Escobar keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully. Silver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now. #T3# Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2# Escobar has his foot on Silver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silver works his way back into a safe position though. Escobar keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully. Escobar is trying to control the position but Silver postures up. Silver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Silver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Silver sitting in guard here, content to control. Silver wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Escobar is trying to control the position but Silver postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Silver pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard. Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Escobar keeping control of the position. #SUB# Silver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Silver. I think Silver has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Silver! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Nathan Silver made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AD420: Bla or BlaBla
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Escobar misses the jab. Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably and Newman counters with a stiff right hand. Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Newman swats him away and circles back towards the center. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy. Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Newman circles away.
Newman throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem. Escobar throws out a powerful jab. The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Newman clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newman with a nice cross. Newman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD# and Escobar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Newman's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Newman is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
#T1# Escobar scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Escobar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Newman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Escobar slips a nice elbow through Newman's hands, connecting with Newman's forehead.#SUB# Escobar 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.
Escobar working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SUB# Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Escobar there. Newman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Newman is defending well. Escobar is keen to just control but Newman is a slippery customer. Newman is trying to control but can't.
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar slows the pace down in half guard. Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Newman! #T3# Newman doing his best to control the position. Can he escape? Newman wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away. Escobar looking to finish Newman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Newman! Newman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Newman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. A nice elbow there by Escobar. Newman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newman wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away. Newman wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB# Newman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Escobar. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newman is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4# Newman is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action. Escobar working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar with shots to the head and body - Newman looks very uncomfortable down there. Escobar is in the full mount, landing strikes. Escobar lands a big elbow. #ROC# Newman is rocked! Newman is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action. Newman is still in real trouble! Can Escobar finish him? Newman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Newman is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Newman. Escobar is looking to counter punch. Newman seems to have recovered his senses. Newman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Escobar darts in trying to clinch and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Escobar fails with a takedown attempt. Escobar is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Newman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Newman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands. Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss! Newman misses with a body shot.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Newman.#T1# Newman avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Newman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar. Escobar stalks Newman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newman's face. Newman staggers backwards, shaken. Escobar cracks Newman with a right hand to the side of the head. Escobar misses with a looping right. Paul Newman seems to be getting the better of the standup. A lazy left from Newman finds it's target. Escobar jabs Newman to the body, keeping him at a distance. Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably and Newman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking. Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Newman should have avoided that one. 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!#CL# Escobar moves into the clinch. Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newman backwards. Newman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Newman presses Escobar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# Newman stalling the fight.
#BC# Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar misses with a hook. Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
#CL# Escobar drives through and clinches with Newman against the cage.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newman can do to turn this around? Newman prevents a body shot from Escobar. Escobar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Newman's head. Newman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body and Newman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Newman.
Newman looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely. Escobar misses the body punch and Newman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2# Escobar is rocked! Escobar tries for a takedown but Newman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Newman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Escobar! He's out on his feet! Newman rushes in and drops Escobar with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Newman! In his post fight interview, Paul Newman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
AD414: Sarcasm LOL
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Escobar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Escobar is looking for a sweep. Escobar is trying to control Uxxarest's posture but Uxxarest avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Escobar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Escobar is looking to control Uxxarest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted? The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Uxxarest is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uxxarest trying to mount his opponent but Escobar defends it. Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Uxxarest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Uxxarest works his way into full mount! Escobar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Uxxarest lands a big elbow. Uxxarest trying to control but Escobar is having none of it. #SUB# Uxxarest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Escobar is on top in guard.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Escobar trying to control but Uxxarest is working from the bottom. #T2# Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard. Uxxarest is trying to keep Escobar in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard. Uxxarest looking for a sweep. Not yet Uxxarest, not yet. Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Uxxarest is retaining full guard. Uxxarest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar stands up over Uxxarest, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment. Uxxarest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# Uxxarest lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Uxxarest is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position. Uxxarest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Escobar tries to hold on but Uxxarest postures up. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Uxxarest cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Uxxarest breaks from Escobar's wrist control and lands an elbow. Escobar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uxxarest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4# Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uxxarest works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uxxarest is keeping the position for now. Uxxarest looking to control.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Uxxarest's guard. Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Uxxarest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Escobar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Escobar is pressing down on Uxxarest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uxxarest is holding on for now. Still in half guard, Escobar seems content to control. Uxxarest is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that round. That's time! Uxxarest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uxxarest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# Uxxarest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2# Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uxxarest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Uxxarest throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. Escobar keeping full guard, as Uxxarest tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Uxxarest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Escobar keeping full guard, as Uxxarest tries to pass. Uxxarest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?#SUB2# Escobar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Uxxarest uses it to pass to side control.
Escobar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Uxxarest's best efforts. Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Uxxarest is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Escobar reverses the position - he's now on top in Uxxarest's guard. Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Uxxarest wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Escobar forces his way into half guard. Uxxarest wants to get back to full guard. Escobar is looking to pass Uxxarest's guard but actually Uxxarest recovers to full guard. Escobar is in close to Uxxarest's body, working some short punches and elbows. Escobar throws a big right hand that misses. Uxxarest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobar's guard. #REVR# Uxxarest advances position into side control! Uxxarest cracks Escobar with an elbow. That is naaassty. Uxxarest working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3##SUB# Uxxarest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB# Uxxarest working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Uxxarest trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. Uxxarest working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB# Uxxarest tries for a kimura but Escobar is defending well. #SUB# Uxxarest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Escobar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Uxxarest but great work by Escobar.#T4# Uxxarest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!#SUB# Uxxarest is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Escobar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Escobar is trapped and Uxxarest is scoring with shots to the head and body. Escobar trying to control the action but Uxxarest just sinks the hooks in. Escobar is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Uxxarest looking for the choke but no joy. Escobar tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umbra Uxxarest dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Uxxarest takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD# Escobar gets caught napping as Uxxarest dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard. Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. Umbra Uxxarest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Uxxarest missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Uxxarest throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely. #SUB2# Escobar has his foot on Uxxarest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Uxxarest works his way back into a safe position though. Uxxarest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uxxarest throws a big elbow that misses. Uxxarest wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. Uxxarest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escobar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Uxxarest looking to pass the guard. Uxxarest lands a couple of digs. Uxxarest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Uxxarest wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy. Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't. Uxxarest trying to control the position but Escobar is working away. #T2##SUB# Uxxarest goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Escobar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Uxxarest's guard! Nice work there by Escobar! Uxxarest is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard. Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Uxxarest is looking to control Escobar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Uxxarest avoid being mounted? The fighters are battling for position here. Uxxarest manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Uxxarest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3# Uxxarest content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Uxxarest pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2# Escobar has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Uxxarest. Oh but Escobar has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Uxxarest goes limp - he's gone! Escobar jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Escobar! After winning the bout, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Death Squad 351:Sionis v Pablo
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1# Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Douglas. It looked like Douglas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Douglas cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg. Douglas throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT# It looks like Pablo Escobar has been cut.#TD2# Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Douglas 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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Douglas is holding on for dear life with his legs. Escobar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Escobar dominating with strikes here. Douglas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Escobar lands a nice shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Douglas tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1##SUB2# Escobar swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Douglas is now in Escobar's guard. A big mistake from Escobar there, giving up the dominant position! Douglas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2# Escobar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Douglas has passed into half guard!
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Douglas is very close to passing his half guard. Douglas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Douglas is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Escobar wants to improve his position but Douglas is controlling well.
#T2# Douglas is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Douglas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Douglas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working. Escobar tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control. Escobar is looking to control Douglas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted? Escobar taking some punishment here, with Douglas in his half guard. Escobar is refusing to be controlled, as Douglas sits in half guard. #T3# Douglas throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely. Escobar wants to get back to full guard. Escobar moves into full guard.
Douglas wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. Douglas with a flurry of punches that miss. Douglas with a nice head shot there. Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows. Escobar wants to improve his position but instead Douglas has moved into half guard.
#T4# Escobar is holding on to half guard well. Escobar is looking for a sweep. Douglas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Escobar is staying active underneath Douglas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Douglas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Douglas is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position. Escobar won't allow Douglas to pass to mount. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Douglas throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Douglas will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pablo Escobar's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Escobar takes a swing at Douglas's ribcage but misses. Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Douglas scores with a punch to the head. Douglas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Douglas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Douglas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover. Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Douglas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around? Douglas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC# Escobar is rocked! Douglas scores with a spinning back kick! Douglas throws a nice inside leg kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Douglas is just out of range. Douglas is looking to counter punch. Jack Douglas is winning the standup battle so far. A cross from Douglas lands. Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him? Douglas jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance. Escobar is breathing heavily. Douglas lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Escobar up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Douglas from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Escobar's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Douglas! As Jack Douglas got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the greatest tactician. I am the greatest submission master. I am the greatest knock out artist. Behold, The War Master and all of my greatness.'.
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Event:
Death Squad 346:Todd v Duffy
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Escobar gets a clinch. Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Lecter Vlll controls the action.
Lecter Vlll blocking some punches.
Lecter Vlll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar as Lecter Vlll tries to tie him up. Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lecter Vlll tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Lecter Vlll back against the ropes. Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lecter Vlll's elbow. Lecter Vlll gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Lecter Vlll uses good head movement to avoid it. Lecter Vlll lands an uppercut.#TD2# Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lecter Vlll postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Escobar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lecter Vlll frees his head nicely. Oh but Escobar has switched to an armbar! Lecter Vlll is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pablo Escobar! An out of breath Pablo Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 473
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1# Escobar fails with the takedown and Maiden counters with a lovely straight right hand! Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.#TD# Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maiden stops Escobar from passing to mount. Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. A lull in the action here. Escobar working the ground and pound but Maiden is defending the strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Maiden, who protects the arm well. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Maiden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1# Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away. Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
Escobar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away. Escobar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Maiden some visible discomfort.
Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away. Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position. #T2# Maiden defending against the ground and pound. Maiden prevents Escobar from moving into mount. Escobar moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Escobar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maiden is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Escobar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Maiden working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB# Escobar looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time. Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Maiden scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Escobar actively working from the bottom here. Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Maiden thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Maiden is working for a submission of some sort.
Nice strikes from Maiden there. Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4# Maiden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Maiden with a nice head shot there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Maiden pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard. Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Maiden is stalling here. Escobar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Maiden seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Escobar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Escobar landing a few strikes. Escobar scores with punches from side control. Escobar is trying to ground and pound but Maiden uses the momentary lack of control by Escobar to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maiden wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Maiden takes a shot right to the bread basket. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maiden manages to avoid it. Escobar throws a jab when Maiden was well out of range. Maiden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maiden.#CL# Escobar rushes Maiden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maiden can do to turn this around? Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Escobar prevents Maiden from breaking the clinch. Maiden is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks. Escobar looking to slow down the pace here. Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Maiden breaks the clinch.
Maiden misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Escobar with a jab.#TD# Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maiden! 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! An elbow from Escobar crashes against the mat.
#T1# You can see the frustration on Maiden's face as Escobar controls the position. Escobar trying to control the position but Maiden is working away. Maiden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Escobar.
Escobar taking a breather here. Maiden is not content to let Escobar control the position. Maiden wants to control but Escobar postures up. Maiden prevents Escobar from improving position. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Maiden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Maiden is very close to passing his half guard. Maiden throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Maiden passes to side control. #SUB2# Maiden tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maiden has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maiden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB# Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3# Maiden not landing any meaningful shots this time. Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maiden. Escobar trying to control but Maiden postures up.
Maiden is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar. Maiden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Maiden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB# Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4# Escobar can't keep his opponent in guard - Maiden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Escobar wants to control but Maiden is keeping busy and won't allow it. Maiden slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead. Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maiden. Escobar gets full guard.#SUB# Maiden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Escobar working for a triangle but Maiden defends it easily.
Pablo Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maiden cracks Escobar with a solid left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
A swing and a miss from Escobar. A slow jab from Maiden misses its intended target. Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar. Maiden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily. Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Maiden.
Maiden thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Escobar lands with a good body shot. Maiden ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Maiden throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Maiden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL# Maiden gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Escobar tries to work over Maiden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maiden backwards. Maiden has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment. Maiden lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1##BC2# Maiden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Escobar moves into the clinch.#TD# Escobar pulls guard effortlessly. Maiden trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB# Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maiden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maiden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Maiden stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar. Escobar is trying to control the position but Maiden postures up. Maiden scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Escobar has his foot on Maiden's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maiden works his way back into a safe position though. Maiden throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Maiden with a nice head shot there. Maiden lands a couple of decent looking shots. Maiden scoring with some ground and pound. Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Maiden tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard. Maiden looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Escobar wants to pass the guard but Maiden is keeping the position.#T3# Escobar content to stall in guard here. Escobar trying to control but Maiden is working from the bottom. Maiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Eddy Maiden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Maiden controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Maiden misses with the combination.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Maiden throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease. Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maiden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Maiden sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. It seemed like Maiden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Maiden throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range. Maiden swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar. Maiden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Maiden scores with a hook. Maiden moves away from the strike by Escobar. Escobar tries to clinch there but Maiden circles away.
Maiden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar. Maiden wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs. Maiden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Escobar sprawls well. Escobar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maiden gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pablo Escobar. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar! Pablo Escobar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 470
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1# Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vovchanchyn swivels and escapes. Vovchanchyn misses with a straight right. Vovchanchyn catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Vovchanchyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.#TD# Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Vovchanchyn 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. I wouldn't like to be where Vovchanchyn is right now. Vovchanchyn tries to get back to half guard but can't. Escobar scores with a couple of short elbows. Vovchanchyn holds on to Escobar's head and controls the position momentarily. Escobar trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn is working away. Vovchanchyn struggling a bit here.#T1# Vovchanchyn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Escobar has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB# Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Escobar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Escobar controls the position. Escobar in side control, throwing shots but Vovchanchyn defends. #ES2# Vovchanchyn sneaks out the side door and pushes Escobar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. Vovchanchyn throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar. #T2# Vovchanchyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right. Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Escobar fails to land the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar. Vovchanchyn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobar is landing a low percentage of strikes. Vovchanchyn looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range. #CL# Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Vovchanchyn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A left lands for Vovchanchyn. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Vovchanchyn gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Vovchanchyn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vovchanchyn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3# Escobar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vovchanchyn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Vovchanchyn wants to get back to his feet. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Escobar is putting a hurting on Vovchanchyn here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. You can see the frustration on Vovchanchyn's face as Escobar controls the position. #T4# Vovchanchyn tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position. Vovchanchyn wants to control but Escobar postures up. Vovchanchyn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Escobar asserts his dominance and retains side control. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Vovchanchyn struggling a bit here. Vovchanchyn is pushing Escobar's head away, looking to escape. Escobar manages to hold on to the position though. Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Vovchanchyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vovchanchyn tries to improve position but can't. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Borislav Vovchanchyn will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Vovchanchyn misses with a wild combination.
As Vovchanchyn tries to get set, Escobar tries to push him back and clinch up but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid the attempt. Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. As Vovchanchyn tries to get set, Escobar tries to push him back and clinch up but Vovchanchyn manages to avoid the attempt. Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vovchanchyn is looking for the big counter here. Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch. Decent striking displayed by Vovchanchyn there. Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Escobar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn tries to avoid it but Escobar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vovchanchyn to the ground. Vovchanchyn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vovchanchyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Escobar tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Vovchanchyn to counter with a crisp jab. Vovchanchyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vovchanchyn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vovchanchyn as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vovchanchyn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Borislav Vovchanchyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Vovchanchyn scores with a hook. A head kick misses from Escobar. Vovchanchyn looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well. Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vovchanchyn loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch. Escobar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Escobar tries to clinch up. Vovchanchyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vovchanchyn throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Good shot there by Vovchanchyn. Vovchanchyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
A slow jab from Vovchanchyn misses its intended target. Escobar is looking to clinch. Borislav Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vovchanchyn scores with a one two! Escobar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Escobar tries to clinch there but Vovchanchyn circles away.
#T2# Vovchanchyn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Escobar tries to move into range but Vovchanchyn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vovchanchyn lands a really nice looking cross but Escobar seems unphased.
#ROC2# Escobar is rocked! BOOM! Vovchanchyn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Escobar. Escobar tries to recover but Vovchanchyn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Escobar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borislav Vovchanchyn!
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Event:
GAMMA#579 Quinn v Gennero
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Dillashaw Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar. Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillashaw Junior. Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.#TD2# Dillashaw Junior gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dillashaw Junior has his hands on Escobar's head, controlling the position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Escobar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Dillashaw Junior. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Dillashaw Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Dillashaw Junior blocks nicely. Dillashaw Junior seems keen to control Escobar's posture. Escobar sitting in guard here, content to control. Escobar wants to control from the top but Dillashaw Junior keeps moving. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw Junior is just out of range. Dillashaw Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've been told by Dillashaw Junior's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Dillashaw Junior slips under a jab. A left lands for Escobar. A thudding body kick lands there by Dillashaw Junior!
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dillashaw Junior.#T2# Dillashaw Junior stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillashaw Junior wants it to stay on the feet. Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar. Dillashaw Junior is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar. Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar misses with a straight right. Dillashaw Junior avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dillashaw Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobar under the eye. Dillashaw Junior displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Dillashaw Junior misses the target. Escobar misses with a straight left. Escobar misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming. Escobar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice sprawl there from Dillashaw Junior as Escobar shoots in. Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot. Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dillashaw Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar manages to circle out of the way. Escobar misses with a shot to the body and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick. Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes. Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar lands with a right hand. Escobar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T3# Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away. A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick. Dillashaw Junior connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range. Escobar throws a right hand that Dillashaw Junior ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw Junior also avoids with ease. Escobar throws a jab when Dillashaw Junior was well out of range. Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dillashaw Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A big left from Escobar misses. Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dillashaw Junior lands a jab to the head.
Dillashaw Junior takes one on the button. Escobar misses the jab. Dillashaw Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dillashaw Junior throws a body kick that misses. #T4# Dillashaw Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Escobar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dillashaw Junior's hands. Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar. Dillashaw Junior misses with a looping right. Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dillashaw Junior misses with a wild body shot. Dillashaw Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dillashaw Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing. Good shot there by Dillashaw Junior. Escobar misses with a looping left. Dillashaw Junior blocks a jab. Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dillashaw Junior. Dillashaw Junior slips a straight right by Escobar. Escobar takes a swing at Dillashaw Junior's ribcage but misses. Dillashaw Junior tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Escobar manages to circle out of the way. Dillashaw Junior connects with a solid leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dillashaw Junior - the referee stops the clock and Escobar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dillashaw Junior. Escobar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dillashaw Junior connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet. Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick, looking for Escobar's leg but Escobar calmly moves out of range. Dillashaw Junior thows a left - swing and a miss! Dillashaw Junior lands a right hook to the body.
Escobar checks a leg kick. Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dillashaw Junior takes one on the button. Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Dillashaw Junior counters with an inside leg kick. Dillashaw Junior misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Dillashaw Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Escobar sizes up Dillashaw Junior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Dillashaw Junior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dillashaw Junior cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dillashaw Junior is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1# Dillashaw Junior throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. #CL# Dillashaw Junior clinches. Dillashaw Junior lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards. Dillashaw Junior lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dillashaw Junior. Escobar throws a head punch that misses. Escobar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short body shot lands from Dillashaw Junior as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar. Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillashaw Junior. Still in the clinch, Dillashaw Junior scores with a nice short uppercut. Dillashaw Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Dillashaw Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dillashaw Junior trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2# Escobar gets control of Dillashaw Junior's arms and successfully pulls guard. Escobar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Escobar working for submissions but it's allowed Dillashaw Junior to get to half guard.
#T2# Escobar tries to roll over but Dillashaw Junior keeps him under control. Dillashaw Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Dillashaw Junior tries to stand but can't do so whilst Escobar controls his leg. Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dillashaw Junior is working away from the top position though.#T3# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Escobar is looking to improve his position.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely. Dillashaw Junior lands with a good body shot. Escobar tests Dillashaw Junior's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick. Dillashaw Junior scores with a kick to the midsection. Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range. Dillashaw Junior fails in his attempt to clinch. Dillashaw Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Dillashaw Junior misses with a hook
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Decent striking displayed by Escobar there. Nice defenses there by Dillashaw Junior. Escobar throws the left hand but Dillashaw Junior avoids the punch easily. Dillashaw Junior throws a low kick but it's checked well by Escobar. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dillashaw Junior.
Escobar scores with a jab. Dillashaw Junior acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Dillashaw Junior connects with a solid leg kick. Dillashaw Junior throws out a leg kick but Escobar moves out of range and Dillashaw Junior only half commits. Escobar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dillashaw Junior ducks under a wild hook from Escobar. Dillashaw Junior takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Escobar moves out of range of the body kick from Dillashaw Junior.
#CL# Dillashaw Junior rushes Escobar and presses him up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillashaw Junior. Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillashaw Junior just stands there and leans against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Escobar misses with an uppercut. Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming. Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dillashaw Junior throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily. Dillashaw Junior misses with a low kick. Escobar shoots for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A little feinted left hand from Dillashaw Junior on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Dillashaw Junior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar. Dillashaw Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dillashaw Junior misses with a head kick.
Dillashaw Junior moves out of range of the strikes. Dillashaw Junior defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. Dillashaw Junior tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillashaw Junior manages to avoid it.#TD2# Dillashaw Junior gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Dillashaw Junior keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. Escobar throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Escobar trying to control but Dillashaw Junior is working from the bottom. Dillashaw Junior wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Escobar stands and throws Dillashaw Junior's legs to the side, diving into side control. Escobar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2# Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dillashaw Junior has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Dillashaw Junior.#T2##SU# Dillashaw Junior decides to stand back up. Dillashaw Junior steps back and let's Escobar get back to his feet. Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Dillashaw Junior was looking to counter with a kick there. Escobar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dillashaw Junior can pounce on him.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body. Dillashaw Junior misses with a head kick.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw Junior is out of range. Dillashaw Junior waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar. Dillashaw Junior throws a quick inside leg kick. Escobar looks for a takedown but Dillashaw Junior sprawls well. Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobar. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillashaw Junior. Escobar throws out a counter right but Dillashaw Junior avoids it with no problem. Dillashaw Junior scores with a sloppy right hand. Escobar should have avoided that one. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dillashaw Junior throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range. Escobar misses with a double jab.
Dillashaw Junior throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.#T3# Dillashaw Junior connects with a leg kick. Escobar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Dillashaw Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar. Escobar checks a low kick from Dillashaw Junior. A solid leg kick lands there for Dillashaw Junior.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar works Dillashaw Junior's body with a nice hook.#CL# Dillashaw Junior moves into range and clinches up with Escobar. Escobar jumps guard but Dillashaw Junior stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it. Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dillashaw Juniors head. Escobar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dillashaw Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillashaw Junior lands a knee to the body.
Underestimated Dillashaw Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far. Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Escobar jumps guard but Dillashaw Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dillashaw Junior misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! This has been an exciting period of action! Dillashaw Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillashaw Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle. Escobar jumps guard but Dillashaw Junior turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Escobar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dillashaw Junior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dillashaw Junior landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dillashaw Junior misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
#TD2# Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Dillashaw Junior wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position. Dillashaw Junior sitting in guard here, content to control. 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.#SUB2# Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dillashaw Junior is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight! Underestimated Dillashaw Junior showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dillashaw Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Underestimated Dillashaw Junior! After winning the bout, Underestimated Dillashaw Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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