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Event:
WKBC: Super Series 6
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Sobrinho Campos looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sobrinho Campos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobrinho Campos lands an overhand right.
Escobar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sobrinho Campos with a nice cross.
Sobrinho Campos swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Sobrinho Campos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sobrinho Campos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Sobrinho Campos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Sobrinho Campos misses.
Escobar stuns Sobrinho Campos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sobrinho Campos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
A low kick from Sobrinho Campos misses
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Sobrinho Campos throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Sobrinho Campos is just out of range.
Escobar scores with a one two! Sobrinho Campos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sobrinho Campos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Sobrinho Campos avoids it with no problem.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Sobrinho Campos dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Sobrinho Campos throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Sobrinho Campos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sobrinho Campos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sobrinho Campos.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Sobrinho Campos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sobrinho Campos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Sobrinho Campos throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Sobrinho Campos misses with an uppercut
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Sobrinho Campos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar throws the left hand but Sobrinho Campos avoids the punch easily.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sobrinho Campos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar is looking for the big counter here.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sobrinho Campos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Sobrinho Campos moved out of range nicely.
Sobrinho Campos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Escobar both land. Nice combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Sobrinho Campos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Sobrinho Campos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juan Escobar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sobrinho Campos swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobrinho Campos. Sobrinho Campos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Sobrinho Campos throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Sobrinho Campos.
Sobrinho Campos misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar slips a straight right by Sobrinho Campos.
Sobrinho Campos scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Escobar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobrinho Campos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Escobar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Sobrinho Campos moved out of range nicely.
Escobar throws the left hand but Sobrinho Campos avoids the punch easily.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Sobrinho Campos slips the punch.
Sobrinho Campos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar moves forwards but Sobrinho Campos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Sobrinho Campos misses.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sobrinho Campos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sobrinho Campos throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Sobrinho Campos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Sobrinho Campos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sobrinho Campos throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Sobrinho Campos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobrinho Campos misses with a looping left.
Sobrinho Campos misses with a body kick. #T2#
Sobrinho Campos staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobrinho Campos misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobrinho Campos blocks a jab.
Escobar misses with a left hand
and Sobrinho Campos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sobrinho Campos throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Sobrinho Campos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar avoids the head kick by Sobrinho Campos.
Sobrinho Campos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobrinho Campos walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Sobrinho Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar defending well as Sobrinho Campos loads up on a big left hand.
Sobrinho Campos loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar slips under a jab from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar blocks the body kick.
Juan Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Escobar misses the jab.
Sobrinho Campos throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Sobrinho Campos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Sobrinho Campos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar cracks Sobrinho Campos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sobrinho Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Sobrinho Campos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobrinho Campos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Sobrinho Campos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobrinho Campos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sobrinho Campos throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valdeci Sobrinho Campos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Sobrinho Campos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sobrinho Campos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sobrinho Campos avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Sobrinho Campos moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobrinho Campos lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobar will feel that in the morning.
A swing and a miss from Sobrinho Campos.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sobrinho Campos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar lands a two punch combo.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Sobrinho Campos throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Sobrinho Campos takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobrinho Campos takes one to the chin there.
Sobrinho Campos lands with a right hand. #T2#
Sobrinho Campos throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Sobrinho Campos loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Sobrinho Campos looks to land a body kick but Escobar moved away.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Sobrinho Campos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Sobrinho Campos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Sobrinho Campos misses.
Escobar swings for the body but Sobrinho Campos moves out of range.
Sobrinho Campos throws a body kick that misses.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sobrinho Campos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sobrinho Campos misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sobrinho Campos.
Sobrinho Campos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Sobrinho Campos.
Juan Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Sobrinho Campos.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Escobar.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Escobar!
Juan Escobar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Valdeci Sobrinho Campos spoke after the fight, saying 'I jizzed on his neck a little bit'. |
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Event:
WKBC: Super Series 5
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of River's head but River sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with River's head.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Escobar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
River closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
River on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
River clinches up against the ropes.#T1#
River stalling against the ropes.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as River takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Escobar misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Escobar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
River pushes Escobar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
River lands a body shot.
Escobar pushes River back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River slowing the pace effectively.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from River.
River lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar cracks River with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from River.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
River tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from River.
River has Escobar pressed against the ropes, preventing Escobar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River stalling in the clinch.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
River avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
A big left from River misses.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar moves away from the strike by River.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from River misses.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar throws a combination. River tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
River moves away from the strike by Escobar.
River throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
River throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
#CL2#
River gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River is pushing Escobar up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Escobar up against the ropes.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar pushes River back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River prevents Escobar from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
A body shot lands from River.
River blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River lands a nice shot to the body.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
River lands a body shot in the clinch.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for River.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River presses Escobar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to break free but River pushes him back against the ropes.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar working aggressively here.
A short right from River.
A short uppercut from River.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River lands with a left to the head.
River blocking some punches.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from River.
River dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
River digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
A slow jab from River misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
River avoids the body shot from Escobar.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
River ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Juan Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
River avoids the body shot from Escobar.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
Escobar slips a jab from River.
A combination from River does no damage.
River lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Escobar backs up against the ropes.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by River there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River.#T1#
River misses with the combination.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps River's head back.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar is looking for a counter combo.
River walks into a left hand.
River thows a left - swing and a miss!
River on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
River ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar connects with a jab.
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!
River connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Escobar throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar lands with a right hand.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends River's belly button to the back.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar avoids the body shot from River.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar is looking for a counter combo.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar lands a two punch combo.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Escobar misses.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Juan Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from River on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie River.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Charlie River was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WKBC: Super Series 4
Date: Jun 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Fonseca unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fonseca looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Escobar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Escobar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Fonseca.
Fonseca throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Juan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a series of strikes that have Fonseca backpedaling.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fonseca misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
A slow jab from Fonseca misses its intended target.
Fonseca takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fonseca walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Fonseca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fonseca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar.#ROC#Fonseca is rocked!
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fonseca is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fonseca seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Fonseca misses.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Fonseca moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Fonseca is out of range.
Fonseca unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar stuns Fonseca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fonseca pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Fonseca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fonseca uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Escobar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fonseca jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Fonseca on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobar lands with a hook. Fonseca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar cracks Fonseca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fonseca tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fonseca misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Fonseca throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Fonseca fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar blocks a jab.
Fonseca dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar tests Fonseca's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fonseca misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Fonseca throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Fonseca with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Fonseca bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fonseca has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fonseca stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fonseca throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fonseca counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Fonseca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Fonseca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fonseca misses with a hook
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Escobar lands a jab.
Escobar swings for the body but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fonsecas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fonseca looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
A jab lands there for Escobar.
Fonseca throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Fonseca misses with a looping left.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonseca can do to turn this around?
Fonseca throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Fonseca seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Fonseca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Fonseca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Fonseca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar throws a jab when Fonseca was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
Fonseca throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Fonseca takes one on the button.
Fonseca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonseca throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fonseca bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Escobar's head backwards.
Fonseca defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fonseca counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Escobar misses with a hook. Fonseca ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fonseca! But no joy.
Escobar misses with a combination
and Fonseca counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar lands with a straight right. Fonseca didn't see that one coming.
Jacobo Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fonseca throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fonseca.
Fonseca tries to work over Escobar's front leg with a kick but Escobar checks it.
Juan Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar misses with a body punch
letting Fonseca counter with a right hand.
Fonseca ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fonseca avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fonseca.
It looked like Escobar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fonseca.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fonseca throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fonseca has time to react.#T1#
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fonseca.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fonseca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
A combination from Fonseca does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Fonseca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Fonseca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fonseca's hands.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fonseca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fonseca misses with a low kick.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Fonseca loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Fonseca's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fonseca circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Fonseca looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fonseca misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Fonseca misses
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Fonseca is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Escobar.
Escobar cracks Fonseca with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Fonseca is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Fonseca is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Fonseca could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Juan Escobar!
Juan Escobar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WKBC: Super Series 3
Date: May 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Estevez.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Estevez is just out of range.
Estevez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Estevez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Estevez closes the distance and pushes Escobar back into the ropes.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch but Estevez keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Estevez controls the action.
Estevez trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Estevez tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Estevez back against the ropes.
Estevez can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Estevez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Estevez presses Escobar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Estevez looking to stall.
Estevez lands a right hand.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Estevez's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Estevez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Estevez missing with knees to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Estevez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Estevez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Estevez blocking some punches.
Escobar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Estevez lands with a short shot to the head.
Estevez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Estevez throws an elbow that misses.
Estevez lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Estevez.
Estevez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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 good tight uppercut to the head.
Estevez leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A short right from Estevez on the inside. #T2#
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Estevez is controlling him.
Escobar lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Estevez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Estevez has Escobar up against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Estevez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Estevez lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Estevez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Estevez presses Escobar against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar letting Estevez take a breather here.
Estevez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Estevez misses with some punches.
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 Juan Escobar will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar jabs at Estevez's body.
Escobar slips a straight right by Estevez.
Escobar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Estevez circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar digs a good hook to Estevez's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Estevez.
Estevez needs to keep his hands up - Escobar had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Estevez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Estevez missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Estevez misses with a head kick.
Estevez throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar cracks Estevez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Estevez's shoulder, as Estevez tries to avoid the shot.
Estevez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Estevez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Estevez moves out of range.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Estevez.
Escobar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Estevez tries to land a front kick but Escobar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Estevez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Estevez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Estevez shakes it off.
Escobar throws a hook but Estevez avoids it easily.
Escobar misses with a double jab.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Estevez can do to turn this around?
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Estevez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Estevez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Estevez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Estevez is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Estevez fails to land.
Escobar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Estevez misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Escobar.
Estevez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Estevez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Escobar as Estevez tries to tie him up.
Estevez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Estevez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Estevez misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar is working Estevez over against the ropes.
Estevez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but Estevez won't allow it.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Estevez has the dominant position.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Estevez.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Estevez has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Estevez taking a breather.
Estevez missing with knees to the body.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Estevez has Escobar up against the ropes in a clinch.
Estevez pushes Escobar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Estevez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Estevez.
Escobar is trying to force a seperation but Estevez has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Estevez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Estevez scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Estevez lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Estevez.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Estevez is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estevez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Estevez tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the ropes.
Estevez misses with the head strike.
Juan Escobar has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobar.
Estevez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Estevez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobar blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Estevez.
Estevez struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Estevez lands with a light punch inside.
Estevez scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Estevez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Estevez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Estevez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Estevez misses with a knee strike.
Estevez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Estevez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Estevez looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Estevez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Estevez's elbow.
Escobar tries to break free but Estevez pushes him back against the ropes.
Estevez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar lands a nice uppercut.
Estevez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Estevez breaks the clinch.
Estevez tries a head kick but it misses.
Estevez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Good shot there by Escobar.#ROC#
Estevez is rocked!
Juan Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Estevez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Estevez is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
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.
#CL2#
Estevez moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Estevez stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position.
Escobar wants to get back to striking at distance but Estevez won't allow it.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eduardo Estevez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Estevez tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position.
Estevez lands a shoulder strike.
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 Juan Escobar.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Escobar!
A very excited looking Juan Escobar rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
WKBC Super Series: 2
Date: May 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Jaraya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Jaraya throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaraya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Jaraya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jaraya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobar misses with a hook.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Jaraya swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaraya wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Jaraya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Jaraya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A low kick from Jaraya is predictable there
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaraya misses with a hook.
Escobar is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jaraya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Jaraya misses. #T1#
Jaraya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Jaraya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Escobar.
Escobar slips a jab from Jaraya.
Jaraya misses with a hook.
Jaraya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar misses with a hook. Jaraya ducked under it nicely.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Jaraya avoids it well.
Escobar with a hook.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaraya.
Jaraya stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Jaraya moves out of range.
Jaraya slips under a jab.
Jaraya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Jaraya wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Jaraya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Jaraya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaraya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaraya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jaraya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobar.#T2#
Escobar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jaraya moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaraya throws out the jab.
Jaraya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jaraya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaraya ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Jaraya throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaraya.
Escobar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Escobar misses.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jaraya.
Jaraya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jaraya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Jaraya misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Jaraya thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Jaraya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
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 Juan Escobar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jaraya swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Jaraya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobar tests Jaraya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jaraya misses with a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaraya thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Jaraya connects with the punch.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaraya.
Jaraya wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaraya scores with a jab to the head.
Jaraya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaraya misses with a low kick.
Jaraya tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escobar with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Jaraya. Those never looked like landing.
Jaraya moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaraya unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Jaraya.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Jaraya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jaraya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Jaraya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Jaraya scores with a jab to the head.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jaraya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaraya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jaraya slips under a jab.
Jaraya dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaraya on the side of the head.
Jaraya motions for Escobar to come forward. Jaraya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar jabs Jaraya right on the nose. Jaraya blinks but takes it well.
Escobar moves out of range as Jaraya strikes.
Jaraya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaraya.
A jab from Jaraya does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar throws the left hand but Jaraya avoids the punch easily.
Jaraya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaraya scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaraya sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Escobar throws a combination. Jaraya tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaraya.
Jaraya misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Jaraya.
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaraya misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Jaraya.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Jaraya had a free shot at his head there.
Jaraya takes one to the chin there.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
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 Escobar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar moves forwards but Jaraya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big left from Jaraya misses.
Jaraya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Jaraya ducks down to avoid it.
Jaraya moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Jaraya throws out a powerful jab.
Jaraya throws a leg kick but Escobar moved away.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaraya manages to avoid it.
Jaraya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jaraya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar tries to move into range but Jaraya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jaraya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Jaraya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jaraya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobar throws a right hand that Jaraya ducks under and follows up with a left that Jaraya also avoids with ease.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Jaraya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaraya just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Jaraya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Jaraya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jaraya misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Jaraya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Escobar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jaraya misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar throwing a counter right hand but Jaraya manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Jaraya missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Muhammad Jaraya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar lands with a shot to the body.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaraya.
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Jaraya misses with a double jab.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaraya.
Escobar slips under a jab from Jaraya.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Jaraya avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaraya slips a jab and a cross from Escobar.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jaraya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaraya avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jaraya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Jaraya.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Jaraya's defenses.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jaraya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaraya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobar checks a leg kick.
Muhammad Jaraya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Escobar cracks Jaraya with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muhammad Jaraya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Juan Escobar!
Juan Escobar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
WKBC Super Series: 1
Date: Apr 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Escobar scores with a one two! Mirkovic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escobar scores with a three punch combo!
Escobar lands a nice hook to Mirkovic's body. Mirkovic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Mirkovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirkovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mirkovic back to the ropes. Escobar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Mirkovic didn't see that one coming.
Mirkovic takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Mirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirkovic off the ropes and back into range.
Mirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mirkovic's hands.#T1#
Escobar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mirkovic counters with a straight right hand.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
Juan Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Mirkovic moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirkovic manages to avoid it.
Mirkovic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar works Mirkovic's body with a nice hook.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirkovic off the ropes and back into range.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirkovic on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
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.
Mirkovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar throws out a powerful jab.
Escobar tries to bum rush Mirkovic with a series of wild strikes but Mirkovic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mirkovic slips a straight right by Escobar.
A counter left hand to the body from Mirkovic misses its target.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Mirkovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Mirkovic misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mirkovic. Mirkovic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mirkovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar scores with a jab. Mirkovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mirkovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobar. Escobar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobar scores with the left hand. Mirkovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Mirkovic's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mirkovic doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar swings for the body but Mirkovic moves out of range.
Mirkovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirkovic moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Mirkovic didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands with an uppercut that bounces Mirkovic off the ropes and back into range.
Escobar jabs at Mirkovic's body.
Mirkovic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Escobar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mirkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juan Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobar.#ROC2#
Mirkovic is rocked!
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirkovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirkovic swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Mirkovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
Escobar cracks Mirkovic with a good jab.
Escobar lands a jab.
Mirkovic throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Mirkovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Mirkovic dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirkovic takes one to the chin there.
Mirkovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Mirkovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mirkovic takes one to the chin there.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Mirkovic didn't see that one coming.
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirkovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar stalks Mirkovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mirkovic's face. Mirkovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Mirkovic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Mirkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirkovic slips under a jab from Escobar.#T1#
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirkovic.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Mirkovic moves out of range.
Mirkovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirkovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Mirkovic's head back.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
No joy there for Escobar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mirkovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Escobar.
Mirkovic lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirkovic.
Escobar catches Mirkovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Mirkovic loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar lands with a hook. Mirkovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirkovic has time to react.
Mirkovic misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mirkovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
A little feinted left hand from Mirkovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirkovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirkovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Filip Mirkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Juan Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
It looked like Mirkovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Juan Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mirkovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Escobar!
In his post fight interview, Juan Escobar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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