Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 48 - Tiramanti Vs Akharraz
Date: Dec 23, 2020

#R1#
Raggazza moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Raggazza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raggazza throws a right hand that Escobarre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobarre also avoids with ease.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Raggazza throws a combination. Escobarre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Raggazza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
Raggazza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a good cross that connects. #TD#
Escobarre gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggazza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Escobarre. #SUB#
Escobarre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Escobarre postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Escobarre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raggazza is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Escobarre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raggazza keeps working.
Raggazza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Escobarre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Raggazza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Raggazza tries to buck Escobarre off but Escobarre is having none of it.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom.
Escobarre working the ground and pound.
Raggazza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Raggazza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobarre pulls his head out easily.
Escobarre content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Raggazza is looking to improve his position.
Raggazza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Raggazza.
Raggazza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Raggazza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raggazza wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raggazza keeping full guard, as Escobarre tries to pass.
Raggazza throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T3#
Raggazza working a defensive guard but Escobarre manages to pass into side control anyway.
Escobarre lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre lands some shots froms side control.
Raggazza is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escobarre connects with a decent elbow.
Escobarre scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raggazza to see if he's OK.
Raggazza is looking for a sweep.
Raggazza manages to get back to half guard.
Escobarre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raggazza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raggazza wants to control but Escobarre is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobarre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#Raggazza is rocked!
Raggazza works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raggazza is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him?#SUB2#
Raggazza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobarre doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobarre manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobarre won't allow Raggazza to sweep him here.
Raggazza keeping full guard, as Escobarre tries to pass.
Raggazza seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Raggazza is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Raggazza manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Raggazza looking for a sweep. Not yet Raggazza, not yet.
Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre is working Raggazza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raggazza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobarre stays in close to Raggazza's body and controls the position.
Raggazza keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre stopping the sweep attempt from Raggazza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Raggazza works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Raggazza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raggazza lands with a nice body punch.
Raggazza throws a body punch but Escobarre moves out of range.
Raggazza connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Raggazza misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Raggazza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobarre throws an overhand right that lands on Raggazza's shoulder, as Raggazza tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza misses the shot to the body.
Raggazza misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Escobarre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Raggazza wants to control but Escobarre passes into side.
Pablo Escobarre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raggazza struggling a bit here.#T1#
Escobarre working the ground and pound.
Raggazza is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
Escobarre working the ground and pound.
Raggazza regains half guard.#SUB#
Escobarre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Raggazza trying to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre blocks the strikes from Raggazza.
Raggazza has hold of Escobarre's hands but Escobarre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Escobarre prevents Raggazza from improving his position.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Raggazza is working from the bottom. #T2#
Escobarre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Raggazza is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raggazza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raggazza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Raggazza cracks Escobarre with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Escobarre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Raggazza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raggazza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raggazza chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Raggazza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobarre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Raggazza has managed to get both his arms back between Escobarre's legs - danger averted.
Raggazza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Raggazza throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Raggazza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Raggazza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobarre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raggazza can do to turn this around?
Raggazza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raggazza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Raggazza preventing the sweep.
Raggazza lands a couple of digs.
Raggazza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raggazza content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobarre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Raggazza.
Escobarre is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Raggazza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Raggazza wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving.
Raggazza cracks Escobarre with a solid left hand.
Raggazza wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Raggazza slips nicely into half guard.
Raggazza working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Escobarre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Escobarre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Raggazza will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raggazza.
Escobarre appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobarre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Raggazza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Raggazza throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raggazza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raggazza looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Raggazza staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Raggazza finds it's target.
Raggazza looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Raggazza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raggazza loads up on a big right hand but Escobarre slips the punch.
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Raggazza feints the counter takedown.
Escobarre cracks Raggazza with a good jab.
Raggazza darts in looking for a takedown but Escobarre gets double underhooks and turns Raggazza into the cage.
Escobarre misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Raggazza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raggazza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Raggazza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobarre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raggazza.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raggazza.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Raggazza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Raggazza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Raggazza lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raggazza.
Raggazza throws a big shot that misses.
Danny Raggazza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raggazza shoots for a takedown but Escobarre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raggazza moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raggazza connects with a jab.
Raggazza throws a body punch but Escobarre moves out of range.
Raggazza takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Raggazza avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raggazza throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Escobarre takes one to the chin there.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Raggazza.
Raggazza is looking to land body kicks.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Raggazza ducks down to avoid it.
Raggazza swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Raggazza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobarre misses with a series of wild punches.
Raggazza throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Escobarre.
Escobarre punishes Raggazza's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Raggazza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobarre thuds a left hand into Raggazza's body.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raggazza.
Escobarre misses with the combination. #CL#
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raggazza is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobarre is defending well.
Pablo Escobarre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Raggazza.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a hook that snaps the head of Raggazza backwards.
Raggazza looking for a takedown.
Escobarre lands a big right hand that drops Raggazza! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobarre finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobarre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 42-Saenamuang Vs Irrawaddy
Date: Dec 02, 2020

#R1#
Tepes Iii misses with a looping right.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Escobarre does no damage.
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre scores with a sloppy right hand. Tepes Iii should have avoided that one.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre swings for the body but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii. #T1#
Tepes Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Tepes Iii.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobarre crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tepes Iii - the referee stops the clock and Escobarre gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tepes Iii. Escobarre manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Escobarre avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Escobarre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobarre cracks a nice hook into Tepes Iii's ribs.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii lands with a slapping head kick.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Tepes Iii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tepes Iii scores with a head kick. #ROC2#Escobarre is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Escobarre moves out of range.
Oh Escobarre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobarre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Escobarre seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Escobarre is looking to clinch but Tepes Iii is avoiding it.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Tepes Iii leaves Escobarre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tepes Iii! But no joy.
Escobarre lands a nice hook to Tepes Iii's body. Tepes Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crunch! Tepes Iii slams his shin into Escobarre's torso.
Vlad Tepes Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Tepes Iii. No joy for Escobarre on that attempt.
Tepes Iii cracks Escobarre with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Tepes Iii lands a big head kick that sends Escobarre tumbling to the mat! Tepes Iii takes a step backwards and waves Escobarre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Tepes Iii!

Event: OFK 36 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Nov 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Escobarre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cusumano!
Escobarre is working Cusumano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Escobarre throws a strike aimed at the side of Cusumano's head but Cusumano avoids it well.
Cusumano wants to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Cusumano is working away.
Escobarre looks up at the clock and then as Cusumano takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Escobarre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Escobarre throws an elbow but Cusumano slips to the side and avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Cusumano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobarre working the ground and pound but Cusumano is defending the strikes. #T1##SUB#
Escobarre swings around for an armbar but Cusumano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobarre's guard.
Cusumano is working Escobarre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobarre trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cusumano defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobarre is looking for a triangle but Cusumano pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cusumano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Cusumano stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Cusumano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cusumano throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Cusumano is out of range.
Escobarre misses with a wild combination.
Cusumano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cusumano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cusumano throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Cusumano throws a leg kick
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cusumanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cusumano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Escobarre cracks Cusumano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cusumano misses with a few strikes there.
Cusumano misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve Cusumano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Cusumano does no damage.
Cusumano jabs at Escobarre's body.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Cusumano ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Cusumano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusumano throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Cusumano throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cusumano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cusumano stuffs the takedown attempt from Escobarre. Escobarre gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusumano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Cusumano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Escobarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cusumano's shoulder, as Cusumano tries to avoid the shot.
Cusumano catches Escobarre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Cusumano manages to avoid it.
Escobarre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cusumano.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease.
Escobarre tries to counter with a takedown but Cusumano is quick to defend against it.
Cusumano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Escobarre misses with a jab to the body
and Cusumano counters with a two punch combo.
Escobarre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cusumano under the eye.
Cusumano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cusumano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cusumano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Escobarre instigates a clinch.
Cusumano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobarre has him pressed against the cage.
Escobarre lands with a right to the head.
Escobarre digs a right hand underneath Cusumano's ribcage. Cusumano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cusumano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cusumano tries to break free but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it. #T2##BC2#
Cusumano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cusumano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve Cusumano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Cusumano as he connects with a hook.
Cusumano looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Jab from Escobarre.
Cusumano misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Escobarre moves into the clinch.
Escobarre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cusumano or not.
Cusumano is breathing heavily.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobarre.#CUT#It looks like Steve Cusumano has been cut.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Cusumano can't break the clinch. #T3#
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobarre is leaning against Cusumano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cusumano blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Escobarre is trying to trip Cusumano. He has hold of a leg but Cusumano is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Escobarre persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Escobarre works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cusumano!
Cusumano is squirming around, avoiding Escobarre's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Escobarre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cusumano hang on?
Escobarre looking to control but Cusumano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cusumano holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Escobarre tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cusumano is trying to escape the mount.
Escobarre scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cusumano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cusumano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cusumano moves away.
Cusumano misses with a looping left.
Escobarre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cusumano.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Escobarre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusumano takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cusumano was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Cusumano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Escobarre.
Cusumano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.
The crowd cheers as Escobarre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cusumano doesn't seem phased though.
Cusumano thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Escobarre checks the leg kick.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cusumano.
Cusumano blocks a jab.
Escobarre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobarre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Cusumano moves away and avoids it.
Cusumano connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Cusumano connects with a leg kick.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Cusumano is just out of range.
Cusumano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve Cusumano seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Cusumano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cusumano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cusumano throws a combination. Escobarre tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cusumano! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Cusumano.
Cusumano misses with a body shot.
Cusumano misses the body punch
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Escobarre fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cusumano, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cusumano.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Cusumano blocks it.
Escobarre scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cusumano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobarre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cusumano's efforts to push away.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Cusumano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre is working Cusumano over against the cage.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cusumano backwards.
Cusumano is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Escobarre.
Come on Escobarre - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cusumano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cusumano's elbow.
Escobarre lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cusumano is trying to force a seperation but Escobarre has the dominant position.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre has Cusumano pressed against the cage, preventing Cusumano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Steve Cusumano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cusumano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre keeps control of Cusumano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobarre, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 31 - Irrawaddy Vs Galeos
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Destroyer cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobarre connects with a nice looking jab.
Pablo Escobarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
Escobarre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Destroyer. Destroyer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. Destroyer saw that one coming.
Destroyer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Destroyers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Destroyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre lands a nice hook to Destroyer's body. Destroyer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range. #T1#
A shot to the body from Destroyer misses
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Destroyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobarre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Destroyer.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobarre shoots in and drives through. Destroyer sprawls well.
Escobarre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobarre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Escobarre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Destroyer doesn't seem phased though.
Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
A countering left hand to the body from Destroyer misses.
Escobarre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destroyer wants it to stay on the feet.#T3##KD2#
Destroyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Escobarre sprawling to the canvas! Escobarre rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Destroyer finish him?! #ROC2#Escobarre is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Escobarre misses with a body punch
and Destroyer rattles Escobarre with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Escobarre tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Destroyer dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Escobarre stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chicken Destroyer!
During a confident post fight interview, Chicken Destroyer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 25 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like John C Reilly has been cut.
Escobarre takes one on the button.
Reilly moves in looking to clinch but Escobarre pushes him off.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly lands a jab to Escobarre's midsection.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Reilly finds it's way through Escobarre's defenses.
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing.
Escobarre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Escobarre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre cracks Reilly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escobarre with a nice cross.#T1#
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Reilly. #KD#
Reilly waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Escobarre to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#Escobarre is rocked!
Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Escobarre is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly postures up in Escobarre's guard and throws a big left but Escobarre blocks it.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reilly postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Escobarre has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Escobarre looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Escobarre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobarre trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Escobarre looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly lands a jab to Escobarre's midsection.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reilly with a body shot.
Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reilly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Escobarre is quick to defend against it.
Reilly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobarre. Escobarre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobarre throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reilly is defended easily by Escobarre.#T4#
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Reilly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Escobarre's waist but Escobarre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reilly off to one side.
Reilly works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Escobarre works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reilly misses with a takedown attempt - Escobarre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
Escobarre thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobarre cracks Reilly with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Escobarre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Escobarre with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobarre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Reilly avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobarre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Escobarre lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Escobarre.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobarre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobarre scrambles back to his feet.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre lands with a right hand.
Reilly tries to clinch but Escobarre is having none of it.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly tries to clinch
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobarre throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reilly, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Escobarre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.#TD#
Reilly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Escobarre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Escobarre blocks nicely.
Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobarre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here.
Escobarre controlling Reilly's posture.
Reilly working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobarre trying to control the position.
Escobarre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Escobarre working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Escobarre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Escobarre is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
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 John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A big left from Reilly misses.
Nice defenses there by Reilly.
Reilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobarre is fending him off so far but Reilly persists. Nope, Escobarre circles away and we're back to standing.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.
Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobarre can do to turn this around?
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly jabs at Escobarre's body.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Escobarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Reilly gets a clinch.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Escobarre lands a right hand.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Escobarre gets through Reilly's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly wants a takedown.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobarre lands an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a body punch.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Escobarre pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John C Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Reilly scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre takes one to the side of the head.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Reilly tries to clinch but Escobarre moves out of range.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Reilly blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Reilly throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.#T3#
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Escobarre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Reilly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
Reilly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reilly presses Escobarre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobarre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
Reilly is leaning against Escobarre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Reilly has clasped his hands together around Escobarre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Reilly working the head with strikes.
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but Reilly keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reilly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Escobarre will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reilly working away.
Reilly happy to just control the position for now.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reilly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Check out the look on Reilly's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Escobarre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Reilly works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Escobarre moved out of range nicely.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Reilly ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly scores with a leg kick.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobarre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobarre has time to react.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Reilly ducks right into an uppercut from Escobarre.
Escobarre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobarre! But no joy.#KD#
Reilly lands a big shot that drops Escobarre! Can he finish him? #T1#
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Escobarre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobarre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Escobarre trying to control the position here.
Reilly looking to pass the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Escobarre is trying to keep Reilly in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reilly tries to land a leg kick but Escobarre saw it coming and moves away.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Escobarre loads up on a big right hand but Reilly slips the punch.#T3#
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reilly works the jab nicely.
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with an open hand slap.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Escobarre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobarre there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reilly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre blocks a jab.
Reilly 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Escobarre or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly jabs Escobarre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Escobarre sprawls well.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Escobarre is out of range.
Reilly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Escobarre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly had his way with Pablo Escobarre in that round.
The cut man is working on John C Reilly's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Escobarre right on the button. Escobarre goes down! Reilly follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reilly gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
John C Reilly 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.

Event: OFK 20 - Escobarre Vs Tudekiks
Date: Sep 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudekiks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobarre. Escobarre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tudekiks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escobarre swinging wildly here.
Tudekiks lands a head shot.
Tudekiks throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Escobarre clinches up with Tudekiks and pushes him back against the cage.
Tudekiks lands with a left to the head.
Tudekiks lands a nice uppercut.
Tudekiks misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Escobarre.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Escobarre.
Escobarre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tudekiks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Escobarre is defending well for now.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Escobarre. #BC2#
Tudekiks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tudekiks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
Tudekiks throws a poor cross that misses
and Tudekiks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tudekiks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.#TD#
Escobarre shoots in and bounces Tudekiks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ROC#Tudekiks is rocked!
Tudekiks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tudekiks is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobarre connects with a couple of short punches.
Escobarre loads up on a big left hand. Tudekiks felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Escobarre looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tudekiks can't hide his disappointment, as Escobarre celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: OFK 17 - Escobarre Vs Ired
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Escobarre gets tackled into the cage by Ired. Ired maintains the clinch.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Ired controls the action. #BC2#
Ired pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Ired.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Ired shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ired was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escobarre sneaks back into half guard.
Ired throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Escobarre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ired got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobarre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ired has managed to get both his arms back between Escobarre's legs - danger averted.
Escobarre pulls Ired in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Ired controlling him for the moment.
Ired throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ired cracks Escobarre with a solid left hand.
Ired won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here. #SUB#
Escobarre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ired rolls with it to try and escape but Escobarre cranks on the arm and Ired is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK 13 - Reilly Vs Escobarre
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Reilly throwing a counter right hand but Escobarre manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Escobarre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Escobarre working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Reilly.
Escobarre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reilly after a bit of a struggle.
Escobarre takes a shot to the head.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Escobarre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reilly just stands there and leans against the cage.
Escobarre tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards. #T1#
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly pushes Escobarre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly lands a right hand. #ROC#Escobarre is rocked!
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobarre is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly lands a body shot.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly digs a right hand into Escobarre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobarre's gas tank. #T2#
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobarre wants to take the fight to the mat but Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
John C Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Escobarre.
Reilly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Escobarre is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Escobarre's head.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
Reilly cracks Escobarre with a nice body shot.
Escobarre looks winded!
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly is leaning against Escobarre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Escobarre's head.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobarres head.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Escobarre with a big uppercut! Escobarre tries to clinch up but Reilly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Escobarre to the mat! Escobarre covers up and Reilly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, John C Reilly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: OFK 10 - Cusumanu Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Aug 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wanker throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Escobarre counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Escobarre.
Escobarre postures up. #SUB2#
Wanker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobarre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Wanker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Wanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobarre defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobarre is working Wanker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Wanker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobarre defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Wanker looking for a guillotine here but Escobarre defends easily.
Escobarre distracts Wanker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Escobarre passes into half guard.
Escobarre is trying to control. Wanker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobarre is thwarting Wanker's attempts to control the position.
Escobarre controlling the action here.
Wanker wants to improve his position but Escobarre is controlling well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wanker is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
Escobarre lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobarre prevents Wanker from improving his position.
Wanker regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobarre passes into side control. #SUB#
Escobarre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wanker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Escobarre!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: OFK #8 - Zinsou Vs Raymaker
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Krnacova has closed the distance and engaged Escobarre in a clinch.
Escobarre working aggressively here.
Krnacova tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Krnacova decides to pull guard.
Escobarre advances position into side control!
Krnacova tries to bench press Escobarre off him but Escobarre keeps the position.
Escobarre landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krnacova is looking for a sweep.
Krnacova manages to work his way to half guard, despite Escobarre's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova is trying to get back to full guard.
Krnacova works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobarre is one step ahead there.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Krnacova keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is keeping the position.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krnacova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Escobarre working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Escobarre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krnacova defends well.#T2#
Krnacova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krnacova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Escobarre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard. #REVR#
Escobarre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Krnacova's head.
Krnacova is pulling down on Escobarre's head. It's preventing any offense from Escobarre, at least for the moment.
Escobarre content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobarre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Krnacova keeping full guard, as Escobarre tries to pass.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krnacova is on top in guard. #REVB#
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Escobarre looking to control. #SUB#
Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krnacova lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Escobarre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova landing some decent shots from guard.
Krnacova is in close to Escobarre's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova postures up in Escobarre's guard and throws a big left but Escobarre blocks it.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Escobarre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krnacova showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krnacova's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Krnacova from controlling successfully.
Krnacova landing with the ground and pound.
Krnacova missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Escobarre working for a triangle but Krnacova defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Krnacova dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Krnacova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobarre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krnacova somewhat.
Krnacova fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Krnacova fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobarre sprawls well initially but Krnacova persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Krnacova is keen to just control but Escobarre is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back.
Krnacova wants to control but Escobarre is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre wants to improve his position but Krnacova is controlling well.
Escobarre trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Krnacova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova trying to control the pace.
Escobarre trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
Escobarre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Krnacova scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Krnacova throws a strike but Escobarre manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Krnacova tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Escobarre!
Our winner, Pablo Escobarre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: OFK #3-Destroyer Vs Donkashane
Date: Jul 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Escobarre rushes Reilly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Reilly.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reilly creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly gets through Escobarre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Escobarre scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobarre.
A left hand lands to the body for Reilly.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Escobarre's ribcage. Escobarre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobarre looks winded!
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Escobarre's head.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobarres head. #ROC#Escobarre is rocked!
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Reilly.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Escobarre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Escobarre is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
A short right from Reilly.
Escobarre tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Reilly lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Escobarre to his knees! Reilly keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John C Reilly!
In his post fight interview, John C Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: OFK #2 - Tudekiks Vs Roffen
Date: Jun 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Escobarre manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ired on his heels. He'll look to pass Ired's guard now, I'm sure.
Escobarre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ired wants to sweep here but Escobarre controlling him for the moment.
Escobarre throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ired keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Escobarre cracks Ired with a solid left hand.#T1#
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ired trying to keep a closed guard but Escobarre is proving a slippery customer.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobarre lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Ired looking to control.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving.
Escobarre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ired has control of Escobarre's left arm, preventing Escobarre from doing any damage. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobarre throwing strikes from guard but Ired blocks nicely.
Escobarre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ired looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ired not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Ired keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Ired ducked under it nicely.
Ired fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobarre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Escobarre misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3##CL#
Ired clinches with his opponent.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Ired uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ired takes a shot to the head.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Ired.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Ired.
Ired prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ired prevents a body shot from Escobarre. #TD#
Ired is trying to trip Escobarre. He has hold of a leg but Escobarre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ired persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ired preventing the sweep.
Ired throwing strikes but missing.
Ired stands up over Escobarre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Escobarre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ired has his hands clasped together but Escobarre extends and breaks Ired's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escobarre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020

185 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs

185 cm
43 yrs
187 lbs

MacGowan

Escobarre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Pablo Escobarre!

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
MacGowan tries to pull guard but Escobarre forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Escobarre gets underhooks to prevent MacGowan's takedown attempt.
Escobarre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacGowan after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Escobarre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but MacGowan regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Escobarre trying to control from MacGowan's half guard. MacGowan has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
MacGowan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but MacGowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but MacGowan is proving a slippery customer. #T2##SUB2#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a triangle here but MacGowan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (2) Escobarre
You can see the frustration on Escobarre's face as MacGowan controls the position. #T3##SUB#
MacGowan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Escobarre tries to bench press MacGowan off him but MacGowan keeps the position.
Escobarre wants to control but MacGowan postures up.
Escobarre is trying to work for a sweep but MacGowan has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (7) vs (2) Escobarre
MacGowan fails to move to back control.
MacGowan controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding MacGowan's attempts to control the action.
Escobarre is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
Escobarre is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobarre is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away. #T6#
Escobarre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (10) vs (2) Escobarre
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
MacGowan is hanging on to Escobarre's back as he tries to escape.
MacGowan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Escobarre tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
MacGowan gets his hands free as Escobarre looks to control.
Escobarre can't escape the position. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a choke. Escobarre gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Escobarre manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacGowan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacGowan has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (12) vs (4) Escobarre
MacGowan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
MacGowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Escobarre has his foot on MacGowan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacGowan works his way back into a safe position though.#T10##SUB2#
Escobarre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobarre isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Escobarre on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan!
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but MacGowan keeps moving and retains side control.
MacGowan controlling the position. #T11#
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Escobarre is looking to reverse the position.
Escobarre looks to move to half guard but instead MacGowan has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (17) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard.
Escobarre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Escobarre keeps trying to improve his position.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobarre wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.#T13#
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Escobarre to control.
Escobarre working to try and regain half guard. #T14#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacGowan tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
Escobarre is looking to get to half guard.
MacGowan takes Escobarre's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Escobarre is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (20) vs (4) Escobarre
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.

Event: CACC 84
Date: May 03, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 408 p4p, 66 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15719 p4p, 717 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Escobarre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Xzibit- Alcoholic . Pablo Escobarre has the eye of the tiger tonight.

180 cm
39 yrs
169 lbs

185 cm
43 yrs
187 lbs

Gracie

Escobarre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobarre wants a takedown but no success here.

Escobarre pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.

Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Escobarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Escobarre defending well.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Escobarre
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.
Escobarre tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Escobarre is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to control but Escobarre wriggling away.
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobarre tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Escobarre regains half guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Escobarre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobarre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (6) vs (0) Escobarre
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gracie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (8) vs (0) Escobarre
Gracie trying to control but Escobarre is having none of it.

Gracie looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Escobarre wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie controlling from mount.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie mounts Escobarre! Really nice guard pass there!
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.

Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobarre frees his head quite easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control but Escobarre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobarre is looking to escape.

Gracie has control of Escobarre's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Escobarre regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to take Escobarre's back but he can't do it this time.
Escobarre tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Escobarre is having none of it.
Escobarre regains half guard.

Escobarre looking for submissions off his back.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Escobarre actively working from the bottom here.
Escobarre trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Escobarre is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Escobarre controlling the position well.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control. Escobarre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Escobarre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobarre is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Escobarre is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (0) Escobarre

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Gracie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Escobarre is looking for a sweep.
Escobarre is not content to let Gracie control the position.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Escobarre has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working away.
Gracie controls the position.
Escobarre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gracie off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (4) Escobarre
Escobarre keeps control of the position as Gracie tries to break free.

Escobarre working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie wants to escape the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Escobarre to control.

Gracie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Escobarre's guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (13) vs (4) Escobarre
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.

Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Ramon Gracie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15656 p4p, 671 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 2036 p4p, 256 weight class). Escobarre's entrance music is Xzibit- Alcoholic . A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

185 cm
43 yrs
187 lbs

181 cm
30 yrs
183 lbs

Escobarre

Minasian

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Escobarre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Minasian is looking for a takedown.

Escobarre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (0) Minasian

Escobarre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Minasian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobarre.
Escobarre is keen to just control but Minasian is a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Minasian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Minasian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Minasian holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre postures up.
Minasian told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Escobarre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Minasian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minasian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobarre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is controlling Escobarre's posture.
Minasian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobarre slips nicely into half guard.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobarre stalling.

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

Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is trying to maintain the position but Escobarre is very close to passing his half guard.

Escobarre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Minasian has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Minasian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minasian is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Minasian won't allow it.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.
Escobarre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Minasian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobarre is working away from the top position though.

Escobarre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Minasian sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is not content to let Escobarre control the position.

Escobarre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobarre is thwarting Minasian's attempts to control the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to take a breather but Minasian is having none of it.
Escobarre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Minasian!
Score +3 for passing guard: Escobarre (5) vs (0) Minasian
Minasian tries to hold on but Escobarre pushes him away.
Minasian is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobarre has a good base and remains in mount.
Minasian tries to lock up and control but Escobarre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Minasian bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (5) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Minasian trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minasian passes Escobarre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Escobarre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Minasian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Minasian's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Escobarre (9) vs (2) Minasian
Minasian wants to control his opponent's hands but Escobarre gets his hands free.

Escobarre looking to break Minasian's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Minasian remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobarre will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Minasian is trying to break free.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Escobarre manages to sink in the hooks.

Escobarre is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Minasian taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Escobarre.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14251 p4p, 532 weight class) and George Arias (ranked 1939 p4p, 233 weight class). Escobarre comes to the ring accompanied by Xzibit- Alcoholic . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

185 cm
43 yrs
187 lbs

182 cm
31 yrs
172 lbs

Escobarre

Arias

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; George Arias!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Arias gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Arias gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Escobarre (0) vs (2) Arias
Arias has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Escobarre (0) vs (5) Arias
Escobarre is looking to improve his position but Arias isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action.
Arias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Escobarre is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Escobarre is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Escobarre (0) vs (8) Arias
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobarre can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Arias patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Escobarre trying to control the position but Arias manages to sink in the hooks.

Arias looking for the choke from the back.
Our spies down at at The Clinic inform us that Arias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A lull in the action here.
Escobarre tries to escape but Arias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Arias controlling from the back.

Escobarre fending off the submission attempt from Arias.
Arias doesn't have the hooks in and Escobarre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (8) Arias

Arias looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobarre passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.
Escobarre wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.

Escobarre is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Arias has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Escobarre is looking to defend but Arias has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Escobarre! Arias pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Escobarre taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). George Arias!
George Arias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Don Petersen (ranked 1815 p4p, 224 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14288 p4p, 545 weight class). Petersen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, James Brown- Living in America. Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Don Petersen has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Petersen seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

180 cm
36 yrs
175 lbs

185 cm
42 yrs
187 lbs

Petersen

Escobarre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Don Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Escobarre clinches with his opponent.

Escobarre pulls guard effortlessly.
Petersen won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is really struggling to control Escobarre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Escobarre controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Escobarre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Escobarre
Petersen wants to hit a switch here but Escobarre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (0) vs (5) Escobarre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobarre has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobarre with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Escobarre looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Escobarre is trying to take his opponent's back.
Escobarre trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries to improve his position but instead Escobarre has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (0) vs (8) Escobarre

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Escobarre has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Escobarre looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Petersen is controlling Escobarre 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Escobarre
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Escobarre controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.

Escobarre has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Petersen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Escobarre.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (8) Escobarre

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre prevents Petersen from improving position.
Escobarre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobarre trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen is trying to control. Escobarre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobarre moves into full guard.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (10) Escobarre
Escobarre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Escobarre passes into half guard.
Escobarre controlling the action here.
Petersen is in trouble now - Escobarre has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (13) Escobarre

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Escobarre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Escobarre trying to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Escobarre wants to take Petersen's back but he can't do it this time.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Escobarre isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen tries to hold on but Escobarre postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobarre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape.
Petersen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Escobarre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre controlling the pace.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Escobarre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobarre tries to pass to full mount but Petersen defends it.

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

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobarre is working away from the top position though.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobarre is one step ahead there.

Escobarre drops back looking for a leg! Petersen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Petersen manages to kick Escobarre off! Escobarre jumps back into Petersen's guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Escobarre in close.
Escobarre looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre advances to half guard.

Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Escobarre has control of the leg.

Escobarre seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but Petersen defending well.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Escobarre has control of the leg.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Petersen is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobarre.
Petersen is staying active underneath Escobarre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is looking to control Escobarre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is staying active underneath Escobarre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Escobarre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is trying to work for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Escobarre looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Escobarre prevents Petersen from improving his position.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves into full guard.

Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Petersen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Petersen has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) Escobarre

Escobarre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving.

Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Escobarre wins on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Pablo Escobarre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CACC 56
Date: Feb 16, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14477 p4p, 553 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 6077 p4p, 503 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobarre might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Xzibit- Alcoholic . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

185 cm
42 yrs
187 lbs

181 cm
32 yrs
180 lbs

Escobarre

Duff

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Escobarre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Duff looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Escobarre!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Escobarre (0) vs (4) Duff
Escobarre regains half guard.

Duff seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Duff is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Escobarre to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Escobarre controls Duff momentarily but Duff frees himself.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.
Duff is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Escobarre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Duff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Duff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobarre's guard.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Duff wants to pass to mount but Escobarre is defending the position.

Escobarre actively working from the bottom here.
Escobarre trying to control from the bottom.

Duff is working for a submission of some sort.

Escobarre is defending against the submission attempts here by Duff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to control but Duff is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Duff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre manages to get to full guard.
Escobarre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duff is pushing down on Escobarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Duff has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.

Duff is looking for a kimura but Escobarre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duff to get the leverage.

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

Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobarre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobarre.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobarre is keeping the position for now.

Duff has gone for a leg lock! Escobarre slips out almost immediately though and dives into Duff's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Escobarre (2) vs (4) Duff

Duff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobarre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobarre passes into half guard.

Duff is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Escobarre is tapping! Great win for Duff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Duff!
A relieved looking Tony Duff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CACC 51
Date: Feb 02, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Quinoa Smiff (ranked 17400 p4p, 551 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 14968 p4p, 557 weight class). Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

178 cm
35 yrs
177 lbs

185 cm
42 yrs
187 lbs

Smiff

Escobarre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Quinoa Smiff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smiff misses with a takedown attempt - Escobarre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Escobarre moves into the clinch.

Escobarre has clasped his hands together around Smiff's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smiff (0) vs (4) Escobarre

Escobarre tries for a kimura but Smiff is defending well.

Escobarre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre wants to control but Smiff is keeping him busy.

Escobarre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smiff is not content to let Escobarre control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is trying to get an arm triangle but Smiff is defending well.

Escobarre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smiff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Escobarre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Smiff is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre swings around for an armbar but Smiff sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobarre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smiff (2) vs (4) Escobarre
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Smiff controlling him for the moment.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Smiff's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Escobarre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smiff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smiff is pushing down on Escobarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Smiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smiff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Escobarre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smiff.
Smiff looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Smiff is thwarting Escobarre's attempts to control the position.
Smiff prevents Escobarre from improving his position.
Smiff wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is defending well.
Escobarre tries to roll over but Smiff keeps him under control.
Smiff is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smiff stopping the sweep attempt from Escobarre.
Smiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobarre is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Escobarre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Escobarre has his foot on Smiff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smiff works his way back into a safe position though.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.

Escobarre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smiff is aware though and is defending well.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobarre controls Smiff momentarily but Smiff frees himself.

Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smiff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobarre's guard.
Smiff wants to advance to full mount but Escobarre doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Smiff tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobarre is retaining full guard.
Smiff works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smiff wants to pass to mount but Escobarre is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobarre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Escobarre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobarre.
Escobarre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smiff is one step ahead there.
Escobarre is trying to control the position but Smiff postures up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre keeping full guard, as Smiff tries to pass.
Smiff preventing the sweep.
Smiff looking to pass the guard.
Escobarre looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobarre, not yet.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobarre trying to control the position.

Smiff lying in Escobarre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Escobarre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smiff taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Escobarre!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Quinoa Smiff stepped up to the mic, saying 'He is on steroids!'.

Event: CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Huang (ranked 1363 p4p, 180 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 15066 p4p, 562 weight class). Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

177 cm
26 yrs
178 lbs

185 cm
42 yrs
187 lbs

Huang

Escobarre

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Huang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Huang has his takedown stuffed

and Escobarre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Escobarre.
Escobarre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Escobarre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Huang postures up.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Huang advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (3) vs (0) Escobarre
Huang has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Escobarre!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huang (5) vs (0) Escobarre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre is looking to get to half guard.
Huang trying to control but Escobarre is having none of it.

Huang has hold of Escobarre's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Escobarre manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Escobarre defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huang.
Huang fails to move to back control.
Escobarre wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huang (8) vs (0) Escobarre
Escobarre looking very determined here, making life difficult for Huang.

Huang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Huang's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is trying to break free.
Huang trying to control.

Huang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobarre wants to control his opponent's hands but Huang gets his hands free.
Huang doesn't have the hooks in and Escobarre manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (8) vs (2) Escobarre
Escobarre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huang is looking for a triangle here but Escobarre uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (8) vs (5) Escobarre
Escobarre is looking to take a break and control but Huang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang tries to improve position but can't.

Escobarre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Escobarre goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Huang rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Escobarre's guard! Nice work there by Huang!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (10) vs (5) Escobarre

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobarre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huang trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
Huang won't allow Escobarre to sweep him here.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Huang is proving a slippery customer.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobarre swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Huang's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (10) vs (7) Escobarre
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huang is keeping the position for now.
Huang wants to sweep but no luck.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobarre manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (12) vs (7) Escobarre

Escobarre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Huang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobarre wants to sweep here but Huang controlling him for the moment.
Huang looking to pass the guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Escobarre keeps moving.
Escobarre pulls Huang in close to his closed guard and prevents Huang from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Huang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escobarre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Huang is pushing down on Escobarre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobarre is fighting to maintain full guard but Huang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobarre wants to control but Huang passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huang (15) vs (7) Escobarre
Huang trying to control the position but Escobarre is working away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is looking to reverse the position.
Escobarre tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Huang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Huang (17) vs (7) Escobarre

Huang jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Escobarre is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Escobarre and Huang has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobarre keeps working.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
Huang trying to control the action but Escobarre is working from the bottom.
Huang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Escobarre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Huang off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Huang (17) vs (11) Escobarre
Huang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Escobarre seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Huang's chin but Huang turns very nicely into Escobarre's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Huang.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huang (19) vs (11) Escobarre

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Escobarre looking for a guillotine here but Huang defends easily.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobarre is keeping the position for now.
Escobarre keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Huang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Huang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Escobarre working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Huang has passed into half guard!
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre is pressing down on Huang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Huang trying to control but Escobarre is working from the bottom.

Escobarre looking for subs off his back but Huang has passed one foot through into half guard.

Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Escobarre defends the submission attempt.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobarre is looking for a sweep. Huang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escobarre is still trying to improve position.

Huang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Huang wants to control but Escobarre is keeping him busy.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobarre keeps working.
Escobarre is looking for a sweep. Huang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Huang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobarre defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang is thwarting Escobarre's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huang takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Branco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branco pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Escobarre missing with a left hand there. Branco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Escobarre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobarre gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Branco lands with a left to the head.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobarre's elbow.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Branco controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Branco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
Escobarre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Branco.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Branco swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco has a couple of punches blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre lands an uppercut.
Escobarre lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Escobarre on the inside.
Escobarre presses Branco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Branco controls his hands.
Escobarre lands a right hand.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Branco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Branco.
Escobarre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
Branco lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Branco lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Branco.
Still in the clinch, Escobarre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobarre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brancos head.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Branco's elbow.
Escobarre is trying to pull guard but Branco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Escobarre blocks an uppercut.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Branco.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco works on Escobarre's body with a couple of short punches.
Escobarre misses with some punches. #T3#
Branco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branco scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Branco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobarre's elbow.
Branco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Branco can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Escobarre as the two fighters clinch.
Escobarre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobarre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Branco backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branco.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Escobarre avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Branco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Branco.
Branco struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands.
Branco 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!
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage. #T4#
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Branco tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre is trying to drag Branco to the mat but Branco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Branco lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Branco on the inside.
Branco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Branco misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Branco.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Branco.
Branco tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobarre tries to work over Branco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Branco avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Good body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre gets through Branco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Branco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Branco is just out of range.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Branco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Escobarre feints and as Branco raises his hands in defense, Escobarre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobarre throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Escobarre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Branco dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Branco trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Branco looking to sit in guard and control but Escobarre gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Branco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobarre is pushing down on Branco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Branco is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobarre has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Ground and pound from Escobarre.
Branco gets full guard.
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Escobarre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Branco looking to control.
Escobarre stays in close to Branco's body and controls the position.
Escobarre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Escobarre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Branco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre is in close to Branco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobarre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Branco's guard.
Branco wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobarre thows a huge punch but Branco dodges it nicely.
Branco trying to control but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Branco defending well though. #T3#
Escobarre throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Branco to regain full guard.
Escobarre has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escobarre works over Branco with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre with a nice head shot there.
Escobarre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Branco's head.
Escobarre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Branco working for a triangle but Escobarre defends it easily.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Branco keeps moving. #T4#
Escobarre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Branco can do to turn this around?
Branco wants to control the position but Escobarre says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Branco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escobarre scores with a couple of nice shots.#CUT#
It looks like Mack Branco has been cut.
Escobarre perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Branco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mack Branco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Branco is out of range.
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pablo Escobarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Branco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
letting Branco counter with a right hand. #TD#
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Branco napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Branco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Branco is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Branco keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Escobarre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Escobarre is chipping away with strikes.
Branco is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobarre lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Branco down.
Escobarre working the strikes but Branco uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Branco is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobarre.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Mack Branco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobarre working Branco over with strikes.
Branco is looking to improve his position.
Branco is refusing to be controlled, as Escobarre sits in half guard.
Escobarre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Escobarre is looking to take a break and control but Branco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Escobarre trying to mount his opponent but Branco defends it.
Escobarre is trying to control. Branco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Branco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobarre is looking for submissions but instead, Branco has regained full guard.
Branco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Branco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Branco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Branco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobarre.
Escobarre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Branco.#CL#
Escobarre closes the distance and pushes Branco back into the cage.
Branco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Branco tries to throw a body punch but Escobarre avoids it by throwing Branco back against the cage.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Branco.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branco tries to circle away but Escobarre has him pinned against the cage.
Branco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobarre, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 536 - Maleficium
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Boy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Boy misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy misses with a hook to the body
and Escobarre counters with a straight right hand.
Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobarre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Boy as he connects with a hook.
Escobarre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boy.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.
Escobarre feints a jab promting Boy to slip. Escobarre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre connects with a jab.#T1##CL#
Escobarre moves into range and clinches up with Boy.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy lands with a right to the head.
Boy scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Escobarre lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Boy.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boy misses with some punches.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Boy avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Escobarre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Nice body punch from Escobarre - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
Boy working aggressively here.
Escobarre scores with a hook to the body.
Escobarre tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy working aggressively here.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boy looks winded!
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Boy controls his hands. #TD#
Escobarre has hold of one of Boy's legs. Boy is fighting the takedown attempt but Escobarre gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Escobarre postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Escobarre stops Boy from standing up. #T3#
Escobarre trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Escobarre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobarre is working Boy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobarre is stalling in the full guard.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Escobarre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobarre wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy wants to stand up but Escobarre is controlling him.
Escobarre chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy keeping full guard, as Escobarre tries to pass.
Escobarre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobarre with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobarre postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Boy wants to get back to his feet but Escobarre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Escobarre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boy is keeping the position for now. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boy.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobarre.
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobarre.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Boy misses with an uppercut
letting Escobarre counter with a right hand.
Escobarre misses with a body shot
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobarre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobarre misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
Boy punishes Escobarre's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Escobarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobarre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobarre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Boy throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Escobarre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boy works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Boy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Escobarre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobarre with a body shot.
Boy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Boy.#T2#
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boy swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobarre cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy misses with a straight right.
Escobarre connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Escobarre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobarre somewhat.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
Boy throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Boy slams his shin into Escobarre's torso.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Boy. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobarre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobarre throws a good cross that connects.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boy connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Escobarre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Boy is trying to stand.
Escobarre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy pushes Escobarre off looking to stand but Escobarre dives back in and keeps control.
Boy is staying active underneath Escobarre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Escobarre stops Boy from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Escobarre seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Escobarre is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
Boy wants to stand back up but Escobarre manages to pass into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre cracks Boy with a big elbow.
Boy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Escobarre is controlling him well.
Escobarre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boy some visible discomfort.
Escobarre trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
Escobarre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escobarre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #ES2#
Boy throws Escobarre to one side and escapes!
Escobarre lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Boy tries to get into range but Escobarre steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Boy! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Escobarre scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 532 - Euphoria
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and Lockyer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobarre's knee momentarily.
Escobarre throws a nice looking combination but Lockyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lockyer throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Lockyer connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Lockyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer misses with a low kick.
Escobarre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Lockyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lockyer staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Lockyer.
Escobarre has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jab from Lockyer.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Lockyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Escobarre is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Escobarre shoots in.
Lockyer lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand. #TD2#
Escobarre shoots in and bounces Lockyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escobarre trying to control but Lockyer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Escobarre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lockyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lockyer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a triangle but Lockyer pushes his legs off easily.
Lockyer wants to stand but Escobarre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lockyer throws an elbow that misses. Escobarre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lockyer's guard. Nice move by Escobarre!#REVB##T3#
Escobarre prevents Lockyer from getting back to his feet.
Escobarre content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre trying to control the position from guard on top but Lockyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobarre postures up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobarre throws a strike but Lockyer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lockyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre has a closed guard, preventing Lockyer from standing up. #SUB2#
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lockyer defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lockyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobarre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lockyer has managed to get both his arms back between Escobarre's legs - danger averted.
Lockyer throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobarre is on top in guard. #REVB#
Escobarre throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lockyer.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Lockyer throwing a counter right hand but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Escobarre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lockyer throws a series of punches but Escobarre moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lockyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobarre doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Escobarre closes the distance and clinches.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lockyer throws an elbow but it misses.
Lockyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Lockyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Lockyer breaks the clinch.
Lockyer thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Lockyer scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Lockyer misses. #T1#
Escobarre misses with a double jab.
Lockyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobarre scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lockyer in his tracks.
Lockyer takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Lockyer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escobarre eats them both and turns towards Lockyer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Lockyer moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Lockyer lands a nice shot that snaps Escobarre's head back.
Darren Lockyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lockyer throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Lockyer misses with a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer 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.
Lockyer throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Escobarre throws an off balance right hand
and Lockyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lockyer slips a straight right by Escobarre.
Lockyer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Lockyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lockyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Lockyer with a jab.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lockyer.
Escobarre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lockyer's head.
Escobarre slips under a jab from Lockyer.
Escobarre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Escobarre moves into the clinch.#BC#
Lockyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockyer throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Escobarre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre throws a jab when Lockyer was well out of range.
A slow jab from Lockyer misses its intended target.
Escobarre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
Lockyer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lockyer duly obliges.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Lockyer moves away and avoids it.
Lockyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#
Escobarre is rocked!
Lockyer misses with a straight left.
Lockyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Lockyer misses
and Escobarre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lockyer thumps Escobarre with a low kick.
Lockyer slips a jab and a cross from Escobarre.
Lockyer slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobarre. That snapped Lockyer's head back.
Lockyer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobarre checks it well.
Lockyer punishes Escobarre's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.
Escobarre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre lands a nice shot to the body.
Darren Lockyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobarre works Lockyer's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobarre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lockyer.
A jab lands there for Escobarre.
Nice sprawl there from Lockyer as Escobarre shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Escobarre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lockyer throws a chopping leg kick but Escobarre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Escobarre catches Lockyer right on the button with a cross.
Escobarre misses with a series of wild punches.
Lockyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobarre connects with a looping right hand.
Lockyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lockyer. That's going to slow Escobarre down.
Lockyer throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Escobarre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Lockyer.
Some wild striking there from Escobarre.
A little feinted left hand from Lockyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Escobarre ducks right into an uppercut from Lockyer.
Escobarre checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Lockyer is just out of range.
Lockyer loads up on a big right hand but Escobarre slips the punch.
Lockyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Escobarre misses with a hook. Lockyer ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lockyer defends it well.
Escobarre misses with the combination. #T2#
Lockyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Lockyer.
Lockyer misses with a looping left.
Escobarre throws a shot to the body.
Escobarre slips a straight right by Lockyer.
Lockyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobarre scores with a body shot.
Lockyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lockyer looks to land a body kick but Escobarre moved away.
Lockyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobarre lands a two punch combo.
Lockyer misses with a jab to the body
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lockyer ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
Lockyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lockyer throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre is looking for the big counter here.
Lockyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lockyer throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Escobarre throws a hook but Lockyer avoids it easily.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Lockyer moves out of range.
Lockyer lands a really nice looking cross but Escobarre seems unphased.
Decent striking displayed by Escobarre there.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Lockyer ducks down to avoid it.
Lockyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobarre.
Lockyer works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Darren Lockyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo Escobarre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Escobarre.
Lockyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre 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.
Lockyer throws a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockyer. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockyer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good shot there by Escobarre.
Escobarre works the jab nicely.
Lockyer misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lockyer back to the cage. Escobarre follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab by Escobarre.
Escobarre connects with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobarre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobarre 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobarre!
A relieved looking Pablo Escobarre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 530 - Fusion
Date: Jun 16, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Kaunismieli misses.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre cracks Kaunismieli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Escobarre doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaunismieli circles away.
Escobarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaunismieli.
Escobarre 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.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab
letting Escobarre counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Escobarre misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
Kaunismieli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre connects with a right hand. Kaunismieli shakes it off.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaunismieli looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.#T1#
Kaunismieli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut
and Kaunismieli counters with a leg kick.
Escobarre misses with the combination.
Kaunismieli throws a combination that misses
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Kaunismieli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobarre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Escobarre. Escobarre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Escobarre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Kaunismieli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Escobarre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Escobarre feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaunismieli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobarre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Escobarre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobarre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobarre.
Sloppy strikes from Kaunismieli. Those never looked like landing.
Escobarre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Kaunismieli darts in and clinches Escobarre up against the cage.#BC2#
Kaunismieli breaks the clinch.
Escobarre throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaunismieli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobarre had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kaunismieli thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
letting Escobarre counter with a right hand.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobarre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaunismieli misses with a straight right.
Kaunismieli missing with a left hand there. Escobarre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Escobarre avoids the body shot from Kaunismieli.
Escobarre shoots and misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice body shot.
Kaunismieli motions for Escobarre to come forward. Kaunismieli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Escobarre connects with a looping right hand.
Escobarre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Escobarre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre walks into a stiff left hand from Kaunismieli.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Escobarre connects with a single shot there.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Kaunismieli moves away and avoids it.
Kaunismieli throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobarre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Escobarre blocks a head kick by Kaunismieli. #CL2#
Kaunismieli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobarre, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Kaunismieli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Kaunismieli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
Escobarre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaunismieli can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaunismieli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobarre's elbow.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kalervo Kaunismieli will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch but Escobarre is avoiding it.
Escobarre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalervo Kaunismieli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kaunismieli catches Escobarre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobarre slips a jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli cracks Escobarre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Escobarre is rocked!
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that drops Escobarre like a sack of potatoes! Kaunismieli dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
During a confident post fight interview, Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Boy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boy looks to land a left hand but Escobarre moved out of range nicely.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Boy.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Boy manages to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
Boy slips under a jab.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the body
and Boy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre moves out of range of the body kick from Boy.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy misses with a straight left. #T1#
Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Escobarre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobarre.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Boy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre is working Boy over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Escobarre.
Escobarre avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Escobarre lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobarre looking for a takedown.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Boy controls the action.
Escobarre is struggling to control the position.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boy.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobarre pushes Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobarre makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobarre blocks it with crossed arms.
Boy is working Escobarre over against the cage.
Escobarre tries to work over Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobarre lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Escobarre.
Escobarre scores with a hook to the body.
Boy looks winded!
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Boy.
Escobarre misses with a body punch.
Boy tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it. #TD#
Escobarre wants the takedown. Boy is fighting it off but Escobarre persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boy's guard against the cage.
Escobarre throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Boy has his feet on Escobarre's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Boy connects with a leg kick. Escobarre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boy.#T4#
Boy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boy misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Boy misses the target.
Escobarre scores with a nice strike.
Boy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Boy misses. #TD#
Escobarre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boy is trying to stand back up but Escobarre is controlling him
Boy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobarre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Boy is working from the bottom.
Escobarre stops Boy from getting back to his feet.
Escobarre working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Boy drops his hands momentarily and Escobarre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Escobarre moved out of range.
Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre shoots in for a double leg but Boy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boy scores with a one two! Escobarre had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Escobarre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boy on the side of the head.
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Escobarre missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy lands a head shot.
Boy connects with a looping right hand.
Escobarre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Escobarre. Beautiful body shot.
Boy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobarre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Boy 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.
Escobarre throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
Boy misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobarre scores with a hook to the body. Boy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Escobarre checks a leg kick.
It looked like Escobarre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Boy takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Boy throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Escobarre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobarre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beast Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobarre scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boy misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre catches Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Boy is rocked!
Escobarre lands an uppercut, right on the button! Boy tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 526 - Xtreme
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body.
Escobarre cracks a nice hook into Coath's ribs.
Coath scores with a spinning back kick!
Coath scores with a jab. Escobarre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Coath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobarre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Coath.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.#CL2#
Coath clinches up against the cage.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coath's elbow.
Escobarre presses Coath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coath misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coath lands a right hand.
Coath tries to work over Escobarre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Coath avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Coath lands a shoulder strike.
Coath works on Escobarre's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Coath can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Coath swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Coath gets through Escobarre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Escobarre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coaths head.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Coath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobarre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Coath fails to land.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands.
Coath misses with some punches.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Coath controls his hands.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Escobarre has Coath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Coath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coath.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Coath lands with a left to the head.
Coath misses with the head strike.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath blocking some punches.
Escobarre prevents a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre is working for takedown but Coath is calmly controlling the position for now.
Escobarre tries a body shot but Coath blocks it.
Coath blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Escobarre lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Coath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coath gets full guard.#T3#
Coath wants to sweep but no luck.
Coath seems keen to control Escobarre's posture.#SUB2#
Escobarre avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Coath 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#
Escobarre blocking the ground and pound attempt from Coath.
Coath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Nice strikes from Coath there.
Coath looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coath stalling away here and it's allowed Escobarre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Escobarre is trying to keep Coath in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Coath's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Coath postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobarre trying to keep a closed guard but Coath is proving a slippery customer.
Coath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobarre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Coath's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Coath will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Coath slips under a jab from Escobarre.
Coath throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Coath misses with a left hand
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobarre moves out of range as Coath throws a body kick.
Coath throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Escobarre.#CL2#
Escobarre gets tackled into the cage by Coath. Coath maintains the clinch.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobarre.
Escobarre blocking some punches.
Escobarre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Coath.
Escobarre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Coath is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coath blocks an uppercut.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chris Coath seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Coath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Escobarre misses with some punches.
Coath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coath lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobarre or not.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre lands a nice uppercut.
Coath lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards.
A short right from Coath.
Coath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coath's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobarre pushes Coath back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Coath.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
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!
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre can't find room to land a body shot as Coath controls the action.
Escobarre blocks a body shot from Coath.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coath.
Escobarre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards. #ROC2#
Escobarre is rocked!
Escobarre has a couple of punches blocked by Coath.
Oh Escobarre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Coath.
Coath unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Escobarre! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coath is unloading with more strikes now! Escobarre drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Escobarre saw that one coming.
Escobarre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaire throws a leg kick #TD#
so Escobarre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Zaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Escobarre is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaire looking to ground and pound but Escobarre is blocking nicely.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zaire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobarre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Escobarre is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobarre's head.
Zaire preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobarre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Escobarre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Escobarre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobarre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobarre blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobarre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobarre duly obliges.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
Escobarre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre connects with a jab.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobarre.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire lands with a hook. Escobarre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.#T1#
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.#TD2#
Zaire gets the takedown into side control.
Escobarre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to get back to half guard.
Zaire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre is trying is best to control the position here.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg. #T2#
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobarre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Escobarre connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.#T3#
Zaire cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Escobarre down.
Escobarre defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Escobarre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobarre moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Escobarre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire digs a good hook to Escobarre's body.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire 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.
#R3#
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Escobarre off balance momentarily.
Escobarre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Escobarre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Zaire looks to land a combination but Escobarre avoids it well.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire tests Escobarre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobarre will feel that in the morning.
Zaire misses with a low kick. #T2#
Escobarre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Escobarre finds it's target.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobarre has time to react.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobarre walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Escobarre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire tries a low kick but Escobarre avoids it.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Escobarre is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobarre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobarre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobarre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobarre is able to avoid easily.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire keeps Escobarre at a distance using the push kick.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Escobarre saw that one coming.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire scores with a jab.
Zaire lands with a kick to the temple. Escobarre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobarre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Escobarre scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobarre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobarre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobarre throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre connects with a body shot.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre misses with a straight right. #T3#
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Escobarre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobarre. That did some damage!
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Zaire lands.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobarre on the side of the head. #TD#
Escobarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaire did well to prevent Escobarre getting side control.
Zaire is trying to control but Escobarre manages to pass to mount!
Zaire is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobarre tries to control but Zaire wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobarre blocks it well.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.
Escobarre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobarre checks it well.
Escobarre is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobarre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pablo Escobarre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Escobarre stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobarre under the eye.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobarre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobarre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobarre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.#T4#
Zaire throws a body punch but Escobarre moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobarre's knee momentarily.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobarre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobarre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 49:Shevchenko Vs Ritter
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wowie throws out a loose jab but Escobarre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Wowie counters with a nice body shot.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Wowie.
Escobarre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobarre there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.#CL#
Escobarre moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Wowie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wowie misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobarre misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre fails to land the takedown.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wowie moves away.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Wowie. #T1#
Escobarre throws out a powerful jab.
Escobarre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wowie tries to avoid it but Escobarre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wowie to the ground. Wowie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wowie throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Wowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Escobarre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wowie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobarre to score with a decent uppercut.
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Wowie.
Escobarre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wowie to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobarre has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight.
Wowie misses with a hook.
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!
The fighters circling - Wowie throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Wowie swings widly with a right hand
and Escobarre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Escobarre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheers as Wowie lands an impressive looking overhand right. Escobarre doesn't seem phased though.
Wowie walks into a stiff left hand from Escobarre.#CUT#
It looks like Maui Wowie has been cut.
Wowie throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Escobarre seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wowie takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre blocks a leg kick.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Wowie is just out of range.
Wowie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wowie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Wowie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab, jab by Escobarre - just one landing.
Wowie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
Escobarre tests Wowie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wowie throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wowie throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wowie doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Wowie moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wowie.
Escobarre is pawing at Wowie, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Wowie's nose. Wowie is badly hurt! Escobarre pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Wowie tries desperately to hold on but Escobarre is relentless in his assault! As Wowie receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Escobarre away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Maui Wowie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pass the Bong'.

Event: UGD 45:Gallagher Vs Hart
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Alborov misses.
Escobarre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alborov dodges the punch combination from Escobarre.
Alborov misses with a two punch combination.
Alborov misses with a shot to the body
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Alborov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alborov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alborov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alborov throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Alborov misses with an uppercut.
Alborov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alborov throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease.
Escobarre sizes up Alborov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Alborov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Escobarre throws a jab when Alborov was well out of range.#T1##TD2#
Alborov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alborov prevents Escobarre from improving his position.
Escobarre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alborov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alborov's back!
Alborov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Alborov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Escobarre off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Alborov staying busy and making it hard for Escobarre to control.
Escobarre lands a shot to the head.
Escobarre just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
Alborov can't escape the position. #SUB#
Escobarre has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Alborov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Alborov covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Escobarre has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Alborov is defending well but eventually Escobarre manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Alborov has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 40:Escobarre Vs Munson
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Munson tenderised Escobarre's leg. Escobarre is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Munson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Munson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munson keeps Escobarre at a distance using the push kick.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Munson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Munson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobarre's sensitive parts.
Escobarre blocks a head kick by Munson.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Munson.
Escobarre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Munson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobarre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Munson tries to land a front kick but Escobarre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Munson misses with a right hand #CL#
and Escobarre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Munson tries to throw a body punch but Escobarre avoids it by throwing Munson back against the cage.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Escobarre jumps guard.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobarre seems keen to control Munson's posture.#SUB#
Escobarre has an active guard here but Munson has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munson trying to mount his opponent but Escobarre defends it.
Escobarre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobarre.#T2#
Escobarre is trying to keep Munson in close.
Munson controlling from the top position.
Escobarre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munson is one step ahead there.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Escobarre has his foot on Munson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobarre has his foot on Munson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobarre throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Escobarre can't keep his opponent in guard - Munson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munson pulls his head out easily.
Munson trying to mount his opponent but Escobarre defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Escobarre looking for submissions off his back.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, if Munson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Munson lands a nice shot that snaps Escobarre's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Munson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobarre lands with an uppercut that bounces Munson off the cage and back into range.
Munson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobarre's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Escobarre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munson.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Munson throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target. #TD#
Escobarre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Munson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobarre is in Munson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson being controlled here, momentarily.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Escobarre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Munson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobarre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Escobarre's guard. #REVB#
Escobarre wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Escobarre has his foot on Munson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Munson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munson wants to pass the guard but Escobarre is keeping the position.#T2#
Munson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Escobarre has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Munson doesn't defend quickly enough and Escobarre has managed to lock this one up! Can Munson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Escobarre on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 37:Escobarre Vs Mason
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Mason fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mason slips under a jab.
Escobarre misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobarre throws a right hand that Mason ducks under and follows up with a left that Mason also avoids with ease.
Dean Mason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a jab when Mason was well out of range.
Escobarre throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason throws a sloppy body shot
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Escobarre there.
Mason feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobarre's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mason punishes Escobarre's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Escobarre is looking to clinch.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Mason.
Mason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobarre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mason. Mason obviously looking to wear him down.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mason misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Escobarre.
Escobarre slips a jab and a cross from Mason.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Mason manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Escobarre.
Escobarre checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobarre lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mason at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobarre's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mason connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobarre scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Escobarre lands with an uppercut that bounces Mason off the cage and back into range.
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mason can pounce on him.
Mason thuds his shin into the meat of Escobarre's side.
Escobarre misses with a body shot.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mason slips under a jab.
Mason throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Escobarre closes the distance and clinches.
Mason taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Escobarre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Mason can't find room to land a body shot as Escobarre controls the action.
Mason'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.
Escobarre scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Escobarre wants a takedown.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mason.
Escobarre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Escobarre manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Escobarre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mason stopping the sweep attempt from Escobarre.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dean Mason is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Mason connects with a body shot.
Escobarre wants to clinch but Mason slips to the side
and Mason counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Mason to counter with a crisp jab.
Mason with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mason turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mason throws a shot from downtown. Escobarre moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason misses the jab.
Escobarre fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mason throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mason misses with a double jab.
Mason with a hook.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Escobarre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mason throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobarre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mason.
Escobarre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mason fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobarre tests Mason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mason blocks a jab.
Mason connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mason comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mason.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre lands a jab to the head.
Escobarre swings for the body but Mason moves out of range.
Escobarre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Mason ducks down to avoid it.
Escobarre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mason tries to work over Escobarre's front leg with a kick but Escobarre checks it.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mason.
Mason pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Escobarre avoids it.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason staying out of range there.
Mason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobarre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mason scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Mason throws a low kick, looking for Escobarre's leg but Escobarre calmly moves out of range.
Mason is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Mason gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobarre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre landing some decent shots from guard.
Escobarre content to stall in guard here.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Escobarre postures up. #T3#
Escobarre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobarre tries to free his leg and advance position but Mason is retaining full guard.
Mason is trying to keep Escobarre in close.
Escobarre sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mason's guard.
Mason trying to hold on to Escobarre's head to control him but Escobarre postures up.
Escobarre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mason defending well though.
Escobarre prevents Mason from improving his position.#SUB#
Escobarre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
Mason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobarre.
Escobarre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mason does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mason preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mason throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Escobarre counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch on the inside from Escobarre fails to land.
Escobarre letting Mason take a breather here.
Good body shot from Mason.
Escobarre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mason prevents a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Mason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mason trying to control the position but instead, Escobarre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mason into the cage.
Mason misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre blocking some punches.
Escobarre scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mason throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobarre. #BC2#
Mason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Mason blocks a jab.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mason throws the kick towards the body but Escobarre avoids it.
Escobarre blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Mason counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobarre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Escobarre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mason.
Escobarre looks to land a right hand but Mason moved out of range.
Mason ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.
Mason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Mason has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A shot to the body from Mason misses
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Mason.
Escobarre misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by Mason.
A telegraphed right hand from Mason misses the target.
Dean Mason seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mason walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobarre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobarre checks a leg kick.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mason tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mason slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mason! But no joy.
Escobarre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mason lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Mason throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Mason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mason doesn't seem bothered though.
Mason lands a body shot.
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Mason keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mason fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobarre cracks Mason with a good jab.
Mason throws a leg kick
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobarre throws out the jab. #T4#
Mason looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mason moves away.
Escobarre throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mason appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mason misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Mason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Mason.
Mason scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mason tries to work over Escobarre's front leg with a kick but Escobarre checks it.
A lazy left from Mason finds it's target.
Mason blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dean Mason just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Mason paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mason.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobarre. That snapped Mason's head back.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Mason throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Some wild striking there from Mason.
Mason fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobarre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mason.#T1#
Mason lands with a nice body punch.
Escobarre clobbers Mason with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mason chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobarre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mason.
Escobarre moves out of range of the leg kick from Mason.
Escobarre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.
Mason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and Mason counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mason.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Escobarre moves his leg out of the way.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Mason moves away and avoids it.
Mason only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mason counters with a series of strikes. Escobarre will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Mason scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mason avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre cracks Mason with an open hand slap.
Mason lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobarre's sensitive parts.
Mason throws a lazy head kick
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Mason is rocked!
Mason tries to score with a low kick but Escobarre moves his leg out of the way.
Mason is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?
Mason walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Escobarre swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UGD 34:Shevchenko Vs Murphy
Date: Dec 03, 2016

#R1#
Escobarre misses the jab.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pavano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobarre circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from Pavano.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavano.
Pavano with a nice cross.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
Pavano swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Pavano.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Pavano misses with a takedown attempt
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Micky Pavano has been cut.
Escobarre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Escobarre digs a good hook to Pavano's body.
Pavano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
Nice defenses there by Escobarre.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pavano has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Pavano.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from Pavano.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
Pavano misses with a double jab
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Pavano. Those never looked like landing.
Pavano tries for a takedown but Escobarre circles away easily
and Escobarre counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pavano looks winded!#KD#
Pavano ducks straight into an uppercut from Escobarre and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pavano manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#
Pavano is rocked!
Escobarre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavano is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre passes Pavano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pavano seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre working the head and body with strikes.
Pavano keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Escobarre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavano wants to get back to full guard but Escobarre has passed into side control.#T2#
Escobarre moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pavano is looking to reverse the position.
Escobarre staying calm.
Pavano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Escobarre is working Pavano over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#
That has opened up Micky Pavano's cut even more.
Escobarre is looking to take a break and control but Pavano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobarre cracks Pavano with a big elbow.
Escobarre working the ground and pound from side control.
Pavano is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
Pavano being controlled for a moment.
Escobarre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pavano is looking to regain half guard here but Escobarre keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micky Pavano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pavano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavano.
A big left from Pavano misses.
Pavano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobarre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobarre.
Pavano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
The cut above Micky Pavano's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pavano lands an overhand right.
Pavano scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
Pavano moves away from the strike by Escobarre. #TD2#
Pavano shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobarre's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre managing to control the position. #SUB#
Escobarre looking for a triangle here. Pavano is fighting it but it looks tight! Escobarre pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Pavano is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Pablo Escobarre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 30:Escobarre Vs Richmond
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Richmond pushes Escobarre up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Richmond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richmond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richmond blocks a jab.
Richmond tries to clinch up
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.
Richmond misses with a two punch combination.
Escobarre lands with a nice body punch.
Escobarre lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Richmond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richmond manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobarre, pushing him back against the cage.
Richmond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richmond.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Escobarre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobarre lands a hook that snaps the head of Richmond backwards.
Escobarre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Escobarre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Richmond is rocked!
Richmond is looking to control Escobarre's arms but Escobarre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Richmond has his back to the cage.
Richmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Richmond with a big uppercut! Richmond tries to clinch up but Escobarre pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Richmond to the mat! Richmond covers up and Escobarre unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Escobarre!
A victorious Pablo Escobarre thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 26:Escobarre Vs Stenbeck
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Escobarre tests Stenbeck's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenbeck swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stenbeck throws a body shot but no joy.
Stenbeck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenbeck moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Escobarre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobarre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stenbeck's head backwards.
Escobarre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stenbeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenbeck manages to avoid it.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but Escobarre moved away.
Escobarre takes one on the button.
Nice body kick from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck connects with a leg kick. Escobarre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobarre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Stenbeck.
Escobarre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Stenbeck takes a swing at Escobarre's ribcage but misses.
Stenbeck throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Stenbeck throws a head kick that misses.
Stenbeck lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenbeck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Nice shot by Stenbeck.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Stenbeck to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenbeck counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Escobarre is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stenbeck.
Escobarre moves away from the strike by Stenbeck. #T3#
Stenbeck bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stenbeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Escobarre's calf.
Stenbeck lands with a right hand. #CL#
Escobarre clinches.
Good body shot from Stenbeck.
Escobarre misses with a body punch.
Stenbeck throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Stenbeck working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stenbeck creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenbeck controls his hands.
Escobarre prevents Stenbeck from breaking the clinch.
Stenbeck lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Stenbeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Stenbeck.
A frustrated look appears on Stenbeck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stenbeck blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stenbeck misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stenbeck fails to land.
Stenbeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stenbeck.
Escobarre gets through Stenbeck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stenbeck tries to circle away but Escobarre has him pinned against the cage.
Escobarre lands a shot to the body.
Stenbeck blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Stenbeck working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gustaf Stenbeck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Stenbeck misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Escobarre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenbeck counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobarre moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobarre cracks Stenbeck with an open hand slap.
Stenbeck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stenbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut. Stenbeck saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Stenbeck is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stenbeck gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobarre counters with a left to the body.
Pablo Escobarre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre digs a good body shot into Stenbeck's ribs.#T1#
Stenbeck thuds his shin into the meat of Escobarre's side.
Stenbeck lands with a nice body punch.
Stenbeck tried to score with a low kick but Escobarre checks it.
Stenbeck misses with an uppercut
and Stenbeck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Stenbeck both land. Nice combination.
Stenbeck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenbeck moves out of range of the strikes.
Stenbeck throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Stenbeck tenderised Escobarre's leg. Escobarre is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stenbeck throws a body kick that misses.
Escobarre misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Escobarre moves out of range as Stenbeck throws a body kick.
It looked like Escobarre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stenbeck misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Stenbeck throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobarre with a hook.
Stenbeck throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stenbeck manages to avoid it.
Escobarre lands with a right hand.
Stenbeck avoids the body shot from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Stenbeck counters with a body kick.#T3#
Escobarre lands the left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stenbeck.
Escobarre misses with a body punch
letting Stenbeck counter with a right hand.
Escobarre lands with a right hand.
Stenbeck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenbeck thuds a left hand into Escobarre's body.
Stenbeck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Escobarre lands an overhand right.
Escobarre lands a nice shot that snaps Stenbeck's head back.
Escobarre lands the left hand.#ROC#
Stenbeck is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stenbeck can pounce on him.
Stenbeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?#T4#
Escobarre steps in with a hook that catches Stenbeck right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Escobarre follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Stenbeck looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
Pablo Escobarre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 23:Escobarre Vs Ragnar
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Escobarre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ragnar finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobarre's head.
Escobarre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Escobarre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ragnar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ragnar throws a jab when Escobarre was well out of range.
Ragnar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ragnar.
Escobarre throws a hook but Ragnar blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ragnar, right into the meat.
Escobarre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ragnar's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar staying out of range there.
Ragnar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Escobarre takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobarre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ragnar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobarre momentarily.
Ragnar thumps Escobarre with a low kick.#T1#
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnar is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Escobarre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnar.
Escobarre missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Escobarre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnar moves out of range of the strikes.
Ragnar scores with a nice head shot.
Ragnar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobarre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobarre lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnar misses with a looping left.
Escobarre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Escobarre misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Escobarre does it's job there.
Escobarre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ragnar.
Escobarre just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ragnar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ragnar lands a jab to the nose.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Ragnar.
Ragnar looks to throw a body kick
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnar misses with a body punch
and Escobarre counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorn Ragnar has been cut.
Ragnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC2#
Escobarre is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Ragnar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Escobarre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ragnar looks to throw the jab but Escobarre is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Ragnar.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Ragnar misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ragnar lands a nice hook to Escobarre's body. Escobarre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ragnar misses with a hook
and Escobarre counters with a nice body shot.
Escobarre lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ragnar moves away.
Escobarre defending well as Ragnar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC#
Ragnar is rocked!#T4#
Escobarre throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ragnar clean off his feet! He's out cold! Escobarre stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 20:Escobarre Vs Sturm
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Sturm moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Sturm connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Sturm there.#CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Felix Sturm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sturm.
Nice defenses there by Sturm.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
and Sturm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturm throws a hook but Escobarre blocks it.
Escobarre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sturm makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sturm 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sturm misses with a wild body shot.
Escobarre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sturm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sturm throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Sturm listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
A swing and a miss from Sturm.
The crowd cheers as Escobarre lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sturm doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Escobarre defending well as Sturm loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre misses with a body shot.
Sturm misses with a low kick.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sturm manages to avoid it.
Sturm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Escobarre blocks the low kick.
Sturm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sturm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sturm throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sturm misses with a kick to the body
and Escobarre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sturm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sturm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre cracks Sturm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Sturm is rocked!
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sturms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sturm is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobarre finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre swings for the body but Sturm moves out of range.
Sturm throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Escobarre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sturm throws the kick towards the body but Escobarre avoids it.
Escobarre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sturm seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sturm was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Escobarre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobarre swings for the body but Sturm moves out of range.
Sturm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Escobarre drops his shoulder and cracks Sturm with a huge uppercut! Sturm goes down! Can Escobarre finish him?
Escobarre throws a big right hand that misses.
Sturm is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sturm wants to stand up but Escobarre is controlling him.
Sturm tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Escobarre lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Sturm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobarre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobarre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobarre trying to control but Sturm is working from the bottom.
Escobarre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturm swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobarre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sturm works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Escobarre misses with a wild body shot.
Sturm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sturm slips under a jab.
Sturm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Escobarre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sturm.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobarre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sturm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Sturm only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sturm throws a right hand that misses
letting Escobarre counter with a right hand.
Escobarre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobarre tests Sturm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sturm.
Sturm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Sturm.
Escobarre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sturm can do to turn this around?
Sturm swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range. #KD#
Escobarre drops Sturm with a big left hand and mounts him. Sturm is in big trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sturm is looking to get to half guard.
Escobarre unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Sturm wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Escobarre celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Pablo Escobarre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 18:Lewis Vs Hooper
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1#
Richmond tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Richmond can't break the clinch.
Richmond is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Escobarre tries to throw a body punch but Richmond avoids it by throwing Escobarre back against the cage.
Richmond is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobarre keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richmond's efforts to push away.
Richmond lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobarre backwards. #TD#
Escobarre pulls guard. #SU2#
Escobarre is working an open guard so Richmond takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobarre's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobarre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Richmond looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richmond throws a series of punches but Escobarre avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Richmond has Escobarre up against the cage in a clinch.
Richmond struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobarre controls his hands. #T1#
Richmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobarre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richmond backwards.
Richmond tries a body shot but Escobarre blocks it. #BC2#
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Escobarre does it's job there.
Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobarre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobarre swings for the body but Richmond moves out of range.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.
Richmond tries to bum rush Escobarre with a series of wild strikes but Escobarre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richmond slips under a jab from Escobarre.
Richmond pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richmond is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Escobarre. Beautiful body shot.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Escobarre moves out of range easily. #KD#
Escobarre drops Richmond with a right and a left! Escobarre comes rushing in but Richmond regains his composure and manages to keep Escobarre in guard. #ROC#
Richmond is rocked!
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!
Richmond looking to control.
Richmond is still in real trouble! Can Escobarre finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre works over Richmond with some ground and pound from guard.
Escobarre controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Escobarre is in close to Richmond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobarre is in close to Richmond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobarre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Escobarre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Escobarre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Escobarre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Richmond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richmond seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobarre throws a strike but Richmond rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Escobarre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Escobarre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richmond doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richmond manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Escobarre pulls Richmond in close to prevent any damage.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Escobarre.
Escobarre looking to control but Richmond passes into half guard. #T4#
Richmond prevents Escobarre from improving his position.
Richmond is thwarting Escobarre's attempts to control the position.
Richmond controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Escobarre circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre checks a leg kick nicely.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Charles Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Escobarre circles away.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richmond sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richmond lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richmond tries to clinch but Escobarre moves away
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre scores with the left hand. Richmond knows he should have avoided that one.
Richmond throws a right hand that Escobarre ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobarre also avoids with ease.
Pablo Escobarre is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobarre cracks Richmond with an open hand slap.
Escobarre digs a good body shot into Richmond's ribs.
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!
Richmond looks for the body kick but Escobarre saw that one coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Escobarre! Richmond is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobarre!
After winning the bout, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 14:Poole Vs Dykstra
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Escobarre rushes Cosby and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobarre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cosby softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobarre misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cosby throws an elbow but misses.
Escobarre lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobarre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cosby or not.
Cosby stalling in the clinch but Escobarre improves position.
Still in the clinch, Escobarre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cosby tries to land a knee to the head but Escobarre blocks with his arms.
Cosby misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobarre.
A body shot lands from Escobarre.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cosby as Escobarre tries to tie him up.
Escobarre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosby tries to land a knee to the head but Escobarre blocks with his arms.
Cosby goes for a takedown attempt but Escobarre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Cosby moves out of range.
Cosby tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobarre avoided it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre cracks Cosby with an open hand slap.#T1#
Cosby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bill Cosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobarre as he jumps to the side.
Escobarre swats away the attempt to clinch by Cosby.
Escobarre lands a glancing blow to the side of Cosby's head.
Escobarre walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Escobarre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cosby wants to clinch up but Escobarre keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Cosby tries to keep at a distance but Escobarre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cosby blocks a body shot from Escobarre.
Cosby working Escobarre over with knees to the body.
Cosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobarre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosby is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cosby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Cosby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobarre lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Escobarre.
Escobarre works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobarre lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobarre gets through Cosby's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobarre struggles to land a body shot inside as Cosby controls his hands.
Cosby looking to throw knees to the head but Escobarre is blocking nicely.
Escobarre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cosby tries to land a knee to the head but Escobarre blocks with his arms. #TD#
Cosby gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Escobarre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosby defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Escobarre holds on and takes a little breather. #T3##SUB2#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cosby is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU#
Cosby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cosby throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
Escobarre throws an overhand right that lands on Cosby's shoulder, as Cosby tries to avoid the shot.
Escobarre digs a good body shot into Cosby's ribs.#TD2#
Cosby gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobarre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Escobarre stays in close to Cosby's body and controls the position.
Escobarre passes Cosby's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a kimura but Cosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobarre to get the leverage.
Escobarre lands with a punch from half guard.
Cosby trying to hold on to Escobarre's head to control him but Escobarre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Escobarre's cut.
That's time! Cosby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A cross from Escobarre lands.#TD2#
Escobarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cosby did well to prevent Escobarre getting side control.
Escobarre trying to control from half guard but Cosby is working away. #SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a kimura here.
Cosby is not content to let Escobarre control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Cosby has hold of Escobarre's hands but Escobarre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cosby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobarre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cosby with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cosby trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Escobarre lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Escobarre is looking for a kimura here.
Escobarre trying to control the action but Cosby is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cosby moves into full guard.
Cosby has control of Escobarre's left arm, preventing Escobarre from doing any damage.
Cosby wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cosby holds on and takes a little breather.
Cosby keeping moving, preventing Escobarre from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Cosby fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Escobarre counters by clinching up.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Pablo Escobarre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cosby tries to work over Escobarre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobarre misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cosby throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Our sources have told us that Cosby has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cosby using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cosby.
Escobarre avoids a wild elbow strike from Cosby.
Cosby is working for takedown but Escobarre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cosby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Escobarre blocks it with crossed arms.
Escobarre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cosby throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Cosby breaks from the clinch.
Cosby misses with a head kick.
Escobarre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Escobarre checks the leg kick.
Bill Cosby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cosby shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Cosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre scores with a jab to the body.
Cosby has his takedown stuffed
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobarre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cosby has time to react.
Escobarre connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Cosby is rocked!
Escobarre lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Cosby head around and knocks him out cold! Escobarre hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
Pablo Escobarre is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobarre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Bill Cosby had this to say: '"I'd like to thank my sponsors, "Jello Pudding Pops" and "Quaalude."'.

Event: UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a right and a left that De Ronceveux avoids nicely.
De Ronceveux thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Ronceveux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
De Ronceveux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a body shot.
Escobarre slips a jab and a cross from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Ronceveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Roland De Ronceveux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Ronceveux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Ronceveux throws a head kick that half lands. #T1#
Nice body punch from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Ronceveux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Ronceveux swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Ronceveux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Ronceveux throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
It looked like De Ronceveux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobarre checks a low kick from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobarre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
De Ronceveux scores with a jab. Escobarre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Ronceveux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Ronceveux feints and then cracks Escobarre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobarre down.
De Ronceveux scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Ronceveux misses with an uppercut.
Escobarre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from De Ronceveux misses
and Escobarre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roland De Ronceveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Ronceveux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Ronceveux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a leg kick
and De Ronceveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre scores with a jab.#CUT2#
Roland De Ronceveux 's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Ronceveux misses the shot to the body.
Escobarre misses with a jab to the body
and De Ronceveux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobarre connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Ronceveux . De Ronceveux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Ronceveux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux tried to score with a low kick but Escobarre checks it.
De Ronceveux throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Jab, jab by De Ronceveux - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre blocks a head kick by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobarre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Ronceveux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobarre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Ronceveux lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre defending well as De Ronceveux loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Escobarre is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ronceveux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre is still on wobbly legs! Can De Ronceveux finish him?
De Ronceveux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobarre.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
De Ronceveux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
De Ronceveux throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
De Ronceveux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Escobarre drives through and clinches with De Ronceveux against the cage. #TD2#
Escobarre gets control of De Ronceveux 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Escobarre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobarre looking to control but De Ronceveux passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Escobarre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Ronceveux pulls his head out easily.
De Ronceveux controlling the action here.#T1#
Escobarre trying to control but De Ronceveux postures up. #SUB2#
Escobarre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but De Ronceveux has control of the leg.
De Ronceveux trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Ronceveux moves nicely into side control.
De Ronceveux wants to control but Escobarre is keeping him busy.
Escobarre tries to bench press De Ronceveux off him but De Ronceveux keeps the position.
Escobarre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
De Ronceveux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and De Ronceveux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Escobarre misses with a body shot
and De Ronceveux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like De Ronceveux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux misses with a hook.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre swings for the body but De Ronceveux moves out of range.
De Ronceveux misses the jab.#T4#
De Ronceveux throws a sloppy head kick and Escobarre moves out of range easily.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobarre misses the jab.
De Ronceveux misses with a lunging right hand
and De Ronceveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roland De Ronceveux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Ronceveux just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from De Ronceveux .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Ronceveux throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
De Ronceveux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Ronceveux missing with a left hand there. Escobarre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Ronceveux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Ronceveux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobarre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland De Ronceveux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
De Ronceveux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Escobarre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobarre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Ronceveux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobarre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Escobarre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ronceveux , who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre grinds an elbow into De Ronceveux 's temple.
De Ronceveux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobarre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobarre throwing shots but De Ronceveux is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Escobarre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Ronceveux is just riding it out for now. Escobarre eventually gives up the hold.
Escobarre prevents De Ronceveux from improving his position.
De Ronceveux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Ronceveux is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobarre looking to sit in guard and control but De Ronceveux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Escobarre looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Ronceveux is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Ronceveux passes into half guard.
Escobarre is trying to control but De Ronceveux passes into side control! #T3#
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roland De Ronceveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobarre is still trying to improve position.
Escobarre can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobarre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but De Ronceveux is staying active.
Escobarre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Ronceveux pulls his head out easily.
De Ronceveux is taking a breather. Escobarre says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Escobarre is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pablo Escobarre just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Escobarre takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Ronceveux looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
De Ronceveux misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a head kick by De Ronceveux .
Roland De Ronceveux is winning the standup battle so far.
De Ronceveux lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobarre off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Escobarre does it's job there.
De Ronceveux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Ronceveux throws a low kick but Escobarre avoids it.
De Ronceveux with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for De Ronceveux . That snapped Escobarre's head back. #T1#
De Ronceveux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobarre finds it's way round the side to connect with De Ronceveux 's head.
A lazy left from Escobarre finds it's target.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux is looking to land body kicks.
De Ronceveux throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Ronceveux swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Escobarre loads up on a big right hand but De Ronceveux slips the punch.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
De Ronceveux slips a jab from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Ronceveux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobarre finds it's way round the side to connect with De Ronceveux 's head.
De Ronceveux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
De Ronceveux misses with a few strikes there.
De Ronceveux lands a really nice looking cross but Escobarre seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ronceveux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Ronceveux walks into a jab.
De Ronceveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Ronceveux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Ronceveux lands with a straight right. Escobarre didn't see that one coming.
Escobarre moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Escobarre.
Nice body punch from De Ronceveux . #T3#
De Ronceveux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for De Ronceveux . That snapped Escobarre's head back.
It looks like De Ronceveux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Ronceveux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
De Ronceveux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from De Ronceveux misses.
De Ronceveux blocks a jab.
Escobarre works the jab nicely.
De Ronceveux misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! De Ronceveux has knocked Escobarre down with a huge combo! De Ronceveux steps away and waves a wobbly Escobarre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
Escobarre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of De Ronceveux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but De Ronceveux is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Ronceveux . Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux clobbers Escobarre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ronceveux throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Ronceveux counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roland De Ronceveux will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
It looked like De Ronceveux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Escobarre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Ronceveux was covering up waiting for the punch and Escobarre finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
De Ronceveux has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Escobarre is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
De Ronceveux lands with a left to the head.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Ronceveux misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, De Ronceveux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
De Ronceveux breaks from the clinch. #T1#
De Ronceveux slips a straight right by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from De Ronceveux misses.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and De Ronceveux counters with a huge left! Escobarre is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Ronceveux isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Escobarre from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Ronceveux !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland De Ronceveux !
Roland De Ronceveux retains his middleweight title!
Roland De Ronceveux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UGD 9:Wyatt Vs Poole
Date: Jun 11, 2016

#R1#
Eronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Eronen is just out of range.
Eronen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Eronen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Eronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobarre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD#
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Escobarre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobarre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eronen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eronen managing to control the position. #T1#
Escobarre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Eronen wants to sweep here but Escobarre controlling him for the moment.
Escobarre working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Eronen's head.
Escobarre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobarre showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobarre stopping the sweep attempt from Eronen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eronen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Escobarre is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Escobarre clinches up with Eronen and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobarre scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobarre has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Escobarre being controlled against the cage.
Eronen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobarre throws a punch but it's blocked by Eronen.
Eronen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Eronen is trying to stall.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Escobarre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eronen.
Pablo Escobarre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Eronen.
Escobarre pushes Eronen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eronen tries to circle away but Escobarre has him pinned against the cage.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobarre gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eronen.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eronen throws an elbow but misses.
Eronen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Eronen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eronen looking to slow down the pace here.
Escobarre misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobarre. #T4#
Eronen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Eronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Escobarre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eronen backwards.
Escobarre lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobarre prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Escobarre.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eronen.
Escobarre lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobarre.
Escobarre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eronen is trying to maintain a safe position but Escobarre gets an underhook and turns Eronen into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Escobarre.
Escobarre swings wildly with an uppercut but Eronen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Eronen breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Escobarre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Eronen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobarre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eronen can do to turn this around?
Eronen looks to throw the jab but Escobarre is out of range.
Escobarre digs a good body shot into Eronen's ribs.
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Eronen is out of range.
A nice combination there by Escobarre.
Eronen misses with a head kick.
Eronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eronen! But no joy.
Eronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eronen misses with a looping left.
Eronen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pablo Escobarre is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Eronen.
Escobarre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eronen manages to circle out of the way.
Escobarre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eronen throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
Escobarre lands with a straight right. Eronen didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Eronen is rocked!#T1#
Eronen bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Escobarre comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Eronen falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Eronen was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pablo Escobarre!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobarre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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