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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Escobar wants to clinch.
Everett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar darts in looking for a takedown but Everett gets double underhooks and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Everett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar tries to clinch but Everett is having none of it.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Everett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Everett instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Everett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Everett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Everett tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Everett back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Everett is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Everett has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Everett managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but Everett improves position. #T1#
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Everett.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Everett defends it nicely.
Everett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Everett gets a clinch. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Everett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Everett working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Everett clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Everett avoiding damage as Escobar throws knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Everett to keep the fight standing.
Ben Everett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#TD#
Everett pulls guard. #SUB#
Everett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Escobar's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Ben Everett's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Everett has wrist control.#SUB#
Everett pushes a forearm under Escobar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Escobar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Everett! |
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Event:
HFA 22
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to break free.
Escobar working Smith over with knees to the body.
Escobar tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Smith cracks Escobar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Escobar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks winded!
Escobar jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Smith is trying to break free.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Escobar.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar landing knees to the body.
Escobar cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith letting Escobar take a breather here.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
#TD#
Escobar gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Escobar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Escobar wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Escobar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escobar tries to get out of the position.
Escobar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar wants to control but Smith passes easily into half guard.
Escobar wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobar is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith has control of an arm but Escobar manages to advance to Smith's back!
Escobar lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Good control from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to control but Smith is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
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.
Escobar tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Smith sends Escobar down but not out. Smith dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
Escobar tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Oh Escobar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.
Escobar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar is trying to stand back up.
Smith has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Escobar. #T2#
Escobar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith struggling to land strikes to the head as Escobar covers up.
Smith controls the position.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes. #T3#
Escobar trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Escobar hold on?!
Smith controlling well, preventing Escobar from escaping the position.
Escobar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smith trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Escobar doesn't escape.
Escobar covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#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 stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smith punches the canvas rather than the man.
Smith misses with a punch to the head.
Smith controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Escobar pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks. #BC2#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruben Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1##KD#
Escobar lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Escobar takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ruben Smith has been cut.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith scores with a one two! Escobar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Escobar misses
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.#T2#
Escobar closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith looks to land a combination. Escobar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Escobar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Escobar back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
Escobar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar has time to react.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Escobar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Escobar gets a clinch.
Ruben Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Smith blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
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.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Smith!
Ruben Smith gave a mention to Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Broker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Broker moves out of range. #CL2#
Broker gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Broker blocks it.
Escobar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Broker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Escobar smiles and moves away.
Broker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Broker counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar throws a head kick but Broker moves out of range.
No luck for Broker with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Broker against the cage.
#TD#
Broker successfully pulls guard.
Broker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Broker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broker throws a big elbow that misses.
Broker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Broker content to stall in guard here.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Broker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Broker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Broker stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into 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.
Escobar pushes Broker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Broker controls the position from side control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Broker clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Escobar tries to pull guard but Broker holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Broker working hard to break the clinch.
Escobar is trying to maintain a safe position but Broker gets an underhook and turns Escobar into the cage.
Escobar has Broker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Broker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
John Broker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Broker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Broker is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Escobar jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broker postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Broker wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Broker will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Escobar is looking to stand up but Broker isn't so interested in that idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Broker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Broker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Escobar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by Broker. Broker maintains the clinch.
Broker is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Broker holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Escobar lands a damaging elbow.
We've been informed that Escobar has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Broker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Broker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar jumps guard but Broker stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Broker takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Broker wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Broker is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobar gets an underhook and turns Broker into the cage.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Broker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#CL2#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Broker.
Broker is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Broker has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Broker counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Broker to acknowledge the strikes.
Broker avoids the head kick by Escobar.
#T2#
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Broker keeps it at a distance.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Broker or perhaps it was just good defense by Escobar, which made it look bad.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Escobar stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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 a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Broker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedro Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Broker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Broker gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Escobar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broker's waist but Broker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side. #CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Pedro Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar has Broker pressed against the cage, preventing Broker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Broker stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
#TD#
Broker jumps guard and drags Escobar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Broker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Broker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Broker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Broker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Broker.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Broker throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Broker throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Broker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Broker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
Broker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Broker working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broker taking a breather.
Escobar lands a good knee to the midsection. Broker won't want to take too many of those.
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Broker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Broker tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Broker against the cage.
Broker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Escobar decides to pull guard.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Broker being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Broker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Broker gets to his feet - Escobar follows without any prompting.
Escobar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Escobar wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Broker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Broker back into the cage.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Escobar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escobar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Broker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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 Broker walks away with a smile on his face. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar throws a head kick but Broker moves out of range.
As Escobar looks to move away, Broker throws a big counter combo but Escobar just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Escobar rushes Broker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Broker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Broker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Escobar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar stalls.
Broker tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
John Broker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Escobar clinches up with Broker and pushes him back against the cage.
Broker tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Broker won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar! |
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Event:
HFA 17
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Armstrong drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Armstrong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Armstrong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Armstrong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Escobar is stalling here.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Armstrong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
Escobar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side. #CL2#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Armstrong, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Armstrong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Escobar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Clinton Armstrong has been cut.#T2##CL2#
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar lands an elbow just above Armstrong 's eye.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Escobar.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Escobar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Armstrong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.#TD2#
Escobar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Escobar manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Escobar landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escobar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Escobar keeps control of Armstrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Armstrong is looking to control Escobar's arms but Escobar gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries a body shot but Armstrong blocks it.
#BC2#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong leaves Escobar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Escobar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar working Armstrong over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Armstrong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#CL2#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Armstrong smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.#T2##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Escobar moves into range and clinches up with Armstrong.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch.
Escobar stalling.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar crunches a lovely knee into Armstrong's ribcage.#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Armstrong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pedro Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Armstrong's waist but Armstrong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side. #CL2#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.#TD2#
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position. #T4#
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Escobar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Armstrong is working an open guard so Escobar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Escobar rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Escobar.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Escobar clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clinton Armstrong's cut.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Escobar moves into the clinch.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Escobar jumps guard.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Escobar pulls Armstrong in close to his closed guard and prevents Armstrong from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Escobar is working an open guard so Armstrong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedro Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Armstrong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Armstrong manages to get underhooks.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Escobar is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Armstrong is trying to break free.
Armstrong blocks a body shot from Escobar.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Escobar avoiding damage.
Escobar effectively controlling the action here.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Armstrong prevents the takedown attempt.
Clinton Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
Escobar jumps guard but Armstrong stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3#
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Armstrong is trying to push Escobar away but Escobar has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Escobar.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Escobar successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Armstrong clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Armstrong is keeping busy.
Escobar utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T4##TD2#
Escobar decides to pull guard.
Armstrong tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom.
Pedro Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU#
Armstrong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Armstrong tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar! |
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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strike.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Strike shows good takedown defense.
Strike lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Escobar clinches with his opponent.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Escobar stalling in the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Escobar has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Strike manages to pull guard.
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strike is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strike preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strike looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Strike lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Escobar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Escobar tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Strike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strike's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Strike sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strike showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strike misses with a body kick.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Strike circles away.
#CL2#
Strike moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Escobar pulls Strike into guard.
Strike not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strike pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2#
Strike stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Escobar to get to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Strike circles away.
Strike throws the kick towards the body but Escobar avoids it.#TD2#
Strike 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.
Strike engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike passes into half guard.
#T4#
Strike performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SU2#
Strike decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strike changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to avoid it but Strike manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Escobar to the ground. Escobar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Escobar is looking to clinch.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar jabs at Strike's body.
Strike looks winded!
Strike keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Speedy Strike dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Strike gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Escobar working Strike over with knees to the body.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike holds him up against the cage and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Strike backwards. #CUT#It looks like Speedy Strike has been cut.
Strike can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strike displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Strike is breathing heavily.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Strike won't allow it.
#TD#
Escobar pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Strike is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobar is trying to hold Strike in close to prevent damage but Strike has managed to pass into half guard.
Strike sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strike sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escobar defending well though. #SUB2#
Strike is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Strike moves nicely into side control.
Strike misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Strike is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobar has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3#
Strike misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Strike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar strikes from the bottom.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Strike darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar gets double underhooks and turns Strike into the cage.
Strike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Strike fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#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.#CL2#
Escobar gets tackled into the cage by Strike. Strike maintains the clinch. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar is looking to clinch. #CL#
Escobar rushes Strike and presses him up against the cage.
Escobar leaning against his opponent.
Escobar scores a nice knee to the body.
Strike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strike can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strike smiles and moves away.
Strike takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Speedy Strike's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Strike managing to block the knees to the body from Escobar.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Escobar.
A bit of stalling here from Strike.
Escobar working Strike over with knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Strike has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar landing knees to the body.
Escobar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Strike takes a knee to the side of the body.
Escobar comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Strike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
No luck for Strike with that takedown attempt.
Strike shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Escobar as he avoids it easily.
Escobar lands a high kick!
#CUT#That has opened up Speedy Strike's cut even more.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Strike swivels and escapes.
Strike fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Strike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strike throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Strike sprawls well.#CL2#
Strike closes the distance and clinches.
Strike just leaning against Escobar, taking a breather.
Strike is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Strike to keep the fight standing.
Escobar lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strike tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Knees to the body from Escobar.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Strike has him pressed against the cage.
Strike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escobar after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Escobar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strike dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Strike looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Strike tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strike fails to pull guard.
Escobar content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strike misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T4#
Strike fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar goes for a double leg but Strike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strike continues to drive forward.
Escobar lands a knee to the head.
#TD2#
Strike jumps guard and drags Escobar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar trying to control but Strike is working from the bottom.
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES2#
Strike has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escobar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Strike closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Escobar! |
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Event:
HFA 10
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Escobar tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range. #CL2#
Escobar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
#CL2#
Escobar pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Stevenson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevenson as he jumps to the side.
Stevenson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Escobar has Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Escobar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevenson up against the cage.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Escobar lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage.
Stevenson tries to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Stevenson won't allow it.
Malone Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar tries to clinch up but Stevenson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Stevenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobar prevents Stevenson from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Escobar lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Malone Stevenson has been cut.#BC2#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Escobar pushes Stevenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#TD2#
Escobar decides to pull guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Escobar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Escobar lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar working Stevenson over with strikes. #T3#
Stevenson is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
Escobar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position. #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.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar stops Stevenson from standing up.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar tries to clinch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Stevenson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar tries to clinch but Stevenson is having none of it.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Escobar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malone Stevenson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Stevenson scores with a kick to the body.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Stevenson tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Escobar jumps guard but Stevenson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Pedro Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stevenson's face.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevenson smiles and moves away.
Malone Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedro Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson is trying to break free.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
#BC2#
Escobar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobar duly obliges.
Escobar shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevenson counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
#TD#
Stevenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Escobar quickly recovers to half guard.
Escobar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Stevenson manages to mount him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T2#
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson dominating with strikes here.
Escobar tries to reverse the position but Stevenson maintains control.
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson scoring with strikes but Escobar is staying in there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson lands with some strikes.
Stevenson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stevenson with the ground and pound from mount.
Malone Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Escobar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevenson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escobar looks a forlorn figure.
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stevenson is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4#
Stevenson prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Stevenson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stevenson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stevenson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Escobar's face.
Escobar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stevenson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Stevenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stevenson lands a big shot there that rocks Escobar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevenson controlling his opponent.
Stevenson cracks Escobar with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malone Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malone Stevenson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Malone Stevenson is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Escobar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Escobar lands a nice knee to the body.
Escobar is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Escobar drives through with a takedown into Stevenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
Stevenson wants to stand and escape but Escobar is having none of it. #T1#
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson working a defensive guard here.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Stevenson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard!
Escobar is pressing down on Stevenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevenson is holding on for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Stevenson wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Stevenson missing with punches from the bottom.
Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Escobar with the ground and pound but Stevenson uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T3##ES#
Stevenson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Escobar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
It looked like Stevenson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.#TD#
Stevenson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet here but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Escobar's back.
Stevenson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Escobar to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson lands punches and elbows.
Stevenson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Escobar's body.
Escobar is trying to stand back up.
Stevenson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Escobar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Escobar won't enjoy being in this position. Stevenson looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Escobar is tapping - it's over boys! Stevenson picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Malone Stevenson! |
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