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Event:
RISE 117 Kilpatrick v Mfer
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Kingkong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Kingkong back into the cage.#BC2#
Kingkong breaks the clinch.
Escobar shoots in but Kingkong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Riley Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Kingkong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kingkong throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
Kingkong misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingkong connects with a single shot there.
Escobar moves in looking to clinch but Kingkong pushes him off.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingkong counters with a series of strikes. Escobar will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Kingkong throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingkong.
Escobar misses the jab.
Kingkong misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Kingkong avoids nicely.
Escobar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobar tries to clinch but Kingkong is having none of it.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingkong.
Escobar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Escobar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Kingkong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kingkong has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Escobar has Kingkong pressed against the cage, preventing Kingkong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kingkong is defending well for now.
Kingkong being controlled against the cage.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.#T3#
Kingkong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingkong's elbow.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Kingkong is avoiding it.
Kingkong misses with the combination.
Kingkong staying out of range there.
Kingkong blocks a jab.
Kingkong swinging wildly here.
Kingkong throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kingkong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escobar is looking to clinch but Kingkong is avoiding it.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing. #CL#
Kingkong gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Kingkong working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Escobar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands a couple of elbows.
Kingkong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingkong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingkong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kingkong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Kingkong is keeping the position.
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 Riley Escobar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kingkong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Riley Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kingkong.
Escobar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingkong tries to bum rush Escobar with a series of wild strikes but Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingkong lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Escobar moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kingkong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Kingkong.
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!#TD#
Escobar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingkong is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up. #T1#
Kingkong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Escobar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Escobar throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar distracts Kingkong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kingkong pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Kingkong keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar stands up over Kingkong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingkong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Escobar pulls Kingkong in to control the position. #T2#
Kingkong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingkong throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Kingkong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingkong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingkong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingkong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
It seemed like Kingkong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingkong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar.
Stick Kingkong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kingkong.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingkong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Kingkong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingkong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kingkong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Kingkong breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Escobar closes the distance and pushes Kingkong back into the cage.#BC2#
Kingkong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Kingkong avoids nicely.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and Kingkong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingkong throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD#
Escobar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingkong sprawls well initially but Escobar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kingkong has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kingkong lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Escobar, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingkong, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stick Kingkong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar tries for a takedown but Kingkong circles away easily
and Kingkong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kingkong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Kingkong avoids it well.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kingkong counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Kingkong keeps it at a distance.
Kingkong works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Kingkong throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobar throws a right hand that Kingkong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingkong also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingkong is looking for the big counter here.
Kingkong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Escobar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingkong misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Kingkong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Escobar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingkong, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingkong wants to break free but Escobar has control.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingkong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar is looking for a takedown.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kingkong avoids it.
A body shot lands from Kingkong.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kingkong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingkong's efforts to push away.#T2#
Kingkong is trying to break free.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Kingkong moves out of range.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Kingkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stick Kingkong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingkong.
A punch lands to the side of Escobar '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!
Escobar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingkong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar misses with a double jab
and Kingkong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Kingkong misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kingkong.
Kingkong slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingkong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kingkong slips under a jab.#CL#
Escobar pushes Kingkong up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is trying to drag Kingkong to the mat but Kingkong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch.
#T4#
No joy there for Kingkong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Escobar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingkong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escobar's sensitive parts.
Kingkong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingkong.#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Kingkong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Escobar clinches up with Kingkong and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.#BC2#
Kingkong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingkong throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
As Kingkong looks to move away, Escobar throws a big counter combo but Kingkong just gets out of the way.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Kingkong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stick Kingkong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kingkong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stick Kingkong!
A determined Stick Kingkong didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
RISE 110 Feng v Bone
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Padilla moves into range and clinches up with Escobar.
Escobar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar wants a takedown.
Padilla lands with a short shot to the head.
Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Padilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Padilla gets tackled into the cage by Escobar. Escobar maintains the clinch.
Padilla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Padilla throws a head punch that misses.
Padilla fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is looking to break free of the clinch but Padilla has double underhooks.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Padilla pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks the elbow strike.
Padilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Padilla scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padilla scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Escobar drags the fight down to the ground.
Padilla controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Padilla wants to stand and escape but instead Escobar has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Padilla keeps moving.
Escobar lands a couple of digs.
Padilla working a defensive guard here.
Padilla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Escobar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Padilla felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Padilla wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Escobar prevents Padilla from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Padilla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar postures up.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Padilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar connects with a couple of short punches.
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Padilla keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar cracks Padilla with a solid left hand.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Padilla works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Padilla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Padilla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Escobar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Escobar has gone for a leg lock! Padilla slips out almost immediately though and dives into Escobar's guard.#REVB#
Escobar has his hands on Padilla's head, controlling the position.
Padilla makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Padilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Padilla wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antonio Padilla will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Padilla stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Padilla wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Padilla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Antonio Padilla seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Padilla.
Padilla lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar struggles to land a body shot inside as Padilla controls his hands.
Padilla lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Padilla gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Padilla throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla missing with knees to the body.
Padilla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Padilla works on Escobar's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A short left from Padilla.
Padilla dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Padilla lands a left hand.
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Padilla avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
A short body shot lands from Padilla as the two fighters clinch.
Padilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Padilla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Padilla lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Padilla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Padilla on the inside.
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!
Padilla effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Padilla.
Padilla gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
#T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Padilla.
Padilla lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Padilla lands a body punch.
Padilla lands a nice shot to the body.
Padilla lands a good knee to the midsection. Escobar won't want to take too many of those.
Padilla scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Padilla.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Padilla creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Padilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Padilla lands a body shot.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Padilla throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
Padilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Padilla lands a body shot in the clinch.
Padilla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Padilla lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
A right hand to the body from Padilla.
Padilla gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Padilla softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Padilla lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Padilla.
Nice elbow from Padilla.
Padilla scores with a shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A nice left hand lands by Padilla.
Padilla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Escobar or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Padilla has him pressed against the cage.
Padilla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Padilla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Padilla makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Padilla. #T4#
Padilla lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Padilla creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Escobar's defenses.
Padilla unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice left hand lands by Padilla.
A body shot lands from Padilla.
Escobar tries to circle away but Padilla has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Padilla lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Padilla lands a left hand.
Padilla lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Padilla.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Padilla lands an uppercut.
Padilla can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Padilla.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Padilla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Padilla.
Padilla scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Padilla.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Padilla keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Padilla lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Padilla rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
#BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Padilla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Padilla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Padilla lands with a kick to the ribs.
Padilla lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Padilla. Escobar shrugs it off though. #KD2#
Padilla lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Padilla takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Padilla connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Padilla has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Padilla lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Padilla lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Escobar to his knees! Padilla keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Padilla!
A very excited looking Antonio Padilla made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 99 Farina v Fortier
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Kehveli looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#TD#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kehveli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Escobar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Escobar's back!
Kehveli is looking to control Escobar but Escobar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kehveli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Escobar just trying to survive but Kehveli is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Kehveli is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Escobar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kehveli trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T1#
Escobar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kehveli.
Kehveli trying to control.#SUB2#
Kehveli patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kehveli lands a shot to the head. #SUB2#
Kehveli is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Escobar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kehveli controls the position.#T2#
Kehveli tries to get the hooks in deep but Escobar pushed the leg off.
Kehveli biding his time, controlling Escobar.
Well, with Kehveli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Escobar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kehveli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Kehveli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Kehveli looking for the choke but no joy.
Escobar is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Kehveli is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Escobar won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kehveli off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kimmo Kehveli!
A victorious Kimmo Kehveli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RISE 93 Oloishona v Granger
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Greene drives through with a takedown into guard.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Greene postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Escobar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greene throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Greene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Escobar!#REVR##SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Greene is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Greene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Greene has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Escobar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar passes into half guard.
Escobar is keen to just control but Greene is a slippery customer.#T2#
Escobar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escobar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Escobar passes into side control!#SUB#
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greene knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura from the bottom but Escobar passes into side control!
The strikes coming from Escobar are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Escobar is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene is trying to improve his position.
Greene takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Greene keeps trying to improve his position.
Escobar working the ground and pound from side control.
Escobar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Greene avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Escobar.
Greene is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Escobar working the head with strikes.
Escobar lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Greene is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Greene taking punishment in the form of punches.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Greene closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Escobar quickly recovers to half guard.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Greene is very close to passing his half guard.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar controlling the position well.
Greene thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene 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.
Greene lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escobar is doing well to control the position and prevent Greene from advancing to side control.
Greene scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Greene with the ground and pound but Escobar uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Escobar managing to control the position. #T1#
Greene postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Greene scoring with some ground and pound.
Greene loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Greene working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Greene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Danny Greene has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Escobar tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Escobar prevents Greene from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene gets full guard.#SUB2#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Escobar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Greene looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Escobar is defending well. Greene quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Escobar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Greene celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Greene!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Greene thanked Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RFLFN- 31 Valdez Vs.Curry
Date: Jun 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Escobar tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Escobar is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Smith works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of Escobar's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Escobar tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smith cranks the arm and Escobar screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Escobar, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Scott Smith!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 52
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Hafid Lumihi has been cut.#CL#
Lumihi rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lumihi pulls guard successfully.
Lumihi looking for a sweep. Not yet Lumihi, not yet.
Lumihi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Escobar working some strikes from top position.
Escobar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lumihi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar lands a couple of digs.
Lumihi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Escobar controls the pace.
Lumihi is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up. #SUB#
Lumihi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lumihi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lumihi tries to get out of the position.
Escobar with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Escobar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lumihi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Lumihi.
Escobar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Lumihi.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Escobar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Escobar landing a few strikes. #T2#
Lumihi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Escobar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Lumihi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Escobar has an Americana. Lumihi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Escobar is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Escobar hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Riley Escobar!
In his post fight interview, Riley Escobar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 48
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Poddawacz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Escobar tries to bum rush Poddawacz with a series of wild strikes but Poddawacz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Escobar both land. Nice combination. #TD#
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Poddawacz tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poddawacz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Poddawacz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Poddawacz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poddawacz keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Poddawacz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Escobar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Poddawacz is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Escobar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poddawacz can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poddawacz tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Poddawacz dodges it nicely.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poddawacz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Poddawacz wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poddawacz is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Poddawacz is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Poddawacz has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Escobar doesn't defend quickly enough and Poddawacz has managed to lock this one up! Can Escobar escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Poddawacz on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dzik Poddawacz!
Dzik Poddawacz 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.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 31
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Way to keep the fight standing.
Escobar jumps guard but Way stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Way tries to circle away but Escobar has him pinned against the ropes.#TD#
Escobar pulls guard successfully.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Way from controlling successfully.
Way is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Way is fighting to break Escobar's control of his arms but Escobar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Way would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Way 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.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Way connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.#KD2#
Way lands a big uppercut and Escobar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Escobar looks OK. Way waves Escobar back to his feet!#ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!
Way throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Escobar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Way is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Way defending well though.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Way is looking to escape.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Way is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage.
Escobar thows a huge punch but Way dodges it nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar.
Way blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Escobar winds up and cracks Way with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Way is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escobar.
Way is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Way fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar throws a series of punches but Way avoids them all with ease.
No Way is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Escobar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Way's coach down at JAVI Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Way's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Way jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Way instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2#
Way sends Escobar crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Way is motioning to the referee to let Escobar up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Way sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Escobar has Way up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Way drops Escobar with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Escobar! Way dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). No Way!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar wants to clinch up but Slayer keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Slayer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Slayer lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Slayer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Escobar is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Escobar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Slayer is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Slayer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Escobar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Escobar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slayer keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Slayer 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.#T1#
Escobar throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Slayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Escobar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slayer wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Slayer is keeping the position.
Escobar working some strikes from top position.
Escobar throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Slayer has his foot on Escobar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Escobar works his way back into a safe position though.
Slayer keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Escobar.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Slayer blocks nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Slayer working for submissions but it's allowed Escobar to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slayer is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold.
Slayer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Slayer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Slayer is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Escobar winds up and cracks Slayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Escobar thows a huge punch but Slayer dodges it nicely.
Slayer is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escobar connects with a nice short shot to Slayer's temple.
Escobar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slayer defending well though.
Slayer is looking to improve his position.
Escobar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Escobar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Slayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Slayer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Slayer pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Slayer is defending well.
Nice strikes from Escobar there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slayer is trying to control but Escobar passes into side control!
#SUB#
Escobar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Escobar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slayer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Slayer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Escobar on his heels. He'll look to pass Escobar's guard now, I'm sure.
Escobar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slayer looking to pass the guard.
Slayer trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Slayer tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Slayer has gone for a leg lock! Escobar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Slayer's guard.#REVR#
Slayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Slayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar passes Slayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Escobar passes into side control, despite Slayer's attempt to control the position.
#T1#
Slayer gets back to half guard.
Slayer taking some punishment here, with Escobar in his half guard. #SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Slayer's head.
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Escobar winds up and cracks Slayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slayer is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Riley Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slayer defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Slayer actively working from the bottom here.
Slayer pushes Escobar off looking to stand but Escobar dives back in and keeps control.
Slayer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Slayer wants to get back to full guard.
Escobar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Escobar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Escobar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slayer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobar wants to control but Slayer is keeping him busy.
Escobar moves into full mount! Slayer won't be happy about that!
Slayer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Escobar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Escobar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Escobar scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Slayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slayer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Slayer keeps moving.
Escobar landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar throwing strikes from guard but Slayer blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slayer controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Escobar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Slayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Slayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Slayer is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escobar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobar tries to bench press Slayer off him but Slayer keeps the position.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Slayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slayer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Slayer manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Escobar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Slayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Escobar has Slayer in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Escobar trying to strike off his back.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Slayer from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Slayer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Escobar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Escobar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slayer can do to turn this around?
Slayer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slayer trying to control the position.
Escobar postures up in Slayer's guard and throws a big left but Slayer blocks it. #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.#SUB2#
Slayer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Escobar 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 Slayer.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
Escobar working away.
Escobar cracks Slayer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Slayer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Escobar connects with a decent elbow.
Slayer is looking for a sweep.
Slayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar working the body and head with strikes.
Slayer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Slayer is defending well.
Slayer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Escobar staying calm.
Escobar working away.
Escobar is putting a hurting on Slayer here, landing some big shots from side control.
Escobar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Slayer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Slayer is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control.
Slayer gets back to half guard.
Slayer has a hand on Escobar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Escobar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Escobar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Escobar prevents Slayer from getting the reversal.
Slayer is in a horrible position here. Escobar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Slayer is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Slayer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
Chief Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slayer is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Riley Escobar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Slayer is working to get back to half guard.
Slayer flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riley Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Riley Escobar!
Riley Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
Riley Escobar spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 18
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juntta's waist but Juntta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Escobar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Juntta counters with a good, hard body kick but Escobar shrugs it off.
Escobar throws a one two combo.
Juntta misses with a looping left.
Escobar tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Juntta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Juntta back to the ropes. Escobar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Escobar lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to bum rush Juntta with a series of wild strikes but Juntta uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Juntta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar misses with a series of wild punches.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Juntta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Juntta.#T1#
Juntta scores with a leg kick.
Juntta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar throws a right hand that Juntta ducks under and follows up with a left that Juntta also avoids with ease.
Juntta loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Juntta there.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Juntta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juntta swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar swinging wildly here.
Juntta scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Juntta.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Juntta backs away looking to recover.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Juntta finds it's target.
Escobar lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Juntta dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Juntta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Escobar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Juntta lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Juntta.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Juntta saw it coming and moves away.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juntta.
Juntta lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Escobar at a distance.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Juntta saw that one coming.
Juntta throws a shot to the body.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Juntta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juntta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Escobar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Escobar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juntta.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juntta throws out the jab.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Juntta.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Escobar tries to pull guard but Juntta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Escobar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juntta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Juntta.
Escobar misses with a knee to the head.
Juntta lands a nice elbow.
Juntta lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye. #T4#
Juntta lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Escobar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Juntta lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Escobar wants to break free but Juntta has control.
#BC2#
Juntta breaks from the clinch.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Juntta circles away.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar slips a straight right by Juntta.
Jesse Juntta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juntta connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Juntta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar throws a head kick but Juntta moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Juntta has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Juntta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escobar misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Juntta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jesse Juntta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Juntta uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Juntta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Juntta flicks out a counter leg kick but Escobar steps away.
Juntta tries a head kick but it misses.
Juntta stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Escobar.
Juntta scores with a nice head shot.
Juntta connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Juntta doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Juntta avoids nicely.
Juntta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Juntta! But no joy.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Juntta.
Juntta scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Juntta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta connects with a solid leg kick.
Juntta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Juntta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar shoots for a double leg takedown but Juntta sprawls well. He's pushed Escobar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juntta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Riley Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Escobar takes the fight into the clinch.
Juntta lands with a right to the head.
Juntta lands an elbow inside.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Juntta is keeping busy.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow.
Juntta is working Escobar over against the ropes.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Juntta turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riley Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar takes an elbow to the forehead.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
#T2#
Escobar misses with an elbow over the top.
Escobar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juntta.
Juntta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juntta misses with an elbow over the top.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Escobar tries to circle away but Juntta has him pinned against the ropes.
Juntta blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juntta.
Juntta lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juntta avoids a wild elbow strike from Escobar.
Juntta comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juntta lands an elbow that stopped Escobar in his tracks for a moment.
Juntta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Juntta throws an elbow but misses.
Juntta lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Escobar is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Riley Escobar has been cut.#BC2#
Juntta breaks from the clinch.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juntta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juntta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Escobar lands with a straight right. Juntta didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Juntta coming out on top.
Escobar throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Juntta does no damage.
Juntta swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.#CL2#
Juntta moves into the clinch.
Juntta misses with an elbow strike.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Nice elbow from Juntta.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar tries to pull guard but Juntta holds him up against the ropes and eventually Escobar drops back down to his feet.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands an uppercut.#T4#
Juntta lands a shot to the body.
Juntta dodges an elbow strike from Escobar.
Juntta pushes Escobar back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Juntta gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Juntta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Juntta lands an elbow inside that Escobar shrugs off. #BC2#
Juntta breaks the clinch.
A cross from Juntta lands.
Escobar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Escobar gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Juntta gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Escobar is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Juntta!
A victorious Jesse Juntta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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