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Event:
CMMA 55 Virus vs Ghambe
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Skelton clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Escobar pulls guard. #SUB#
Skelton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skelton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Skelton to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Escobar!
A less than humble Dante Escobar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CMMA 48 Marius vs Dinapoli
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Rizzo.#CUT2#It looks like Dante Escobar has been cut.
Rizzo misses with a wild combination.
Escobar drops his hands for a split second and Rizzo immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Escobar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Rizzo follows up with a right hand that knocks Escobar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Rizzo!
A victorious Jake Rizzo 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:
CMMA 37 Escobar vs McGraugh
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
McGraugh has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
McGraugh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar jumps guard but McGraugh stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from McGraugh.
Escobar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGraugh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGraugh lands a two punch combo.
McGraugh connects with a jab.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
McGraugh thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from McGraugh does it's job there.
Nice sprawl there from McGraugh as Escobar shoots in.#T1##CL2#
McGraugh closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGraugh.
Escobar tries to pull guard but McGraugh won't allow it.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
McGraugh makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Escobar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGraugh uses from the top position.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Escobar working for a triangle but McGraugh defends it easily.
#SUB#
Escobar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McGraugh is defending well. Escobar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McGraugh has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Escobar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Escobar!
A less than humble Dante Escobar misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
DFN 6
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Whittaker instigates a clinch.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Whittaker trying to land knees to the body.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Whittaker has him pressed against the ropes.
Escobar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whittaker just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Escobar jumps guard but Whittaker stands there with Escobar around his waist. Escobar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Escobar ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Escobar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Whittaker 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.#SUB#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whittaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Escobar is tightening it up a little... Whittaker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Whittaker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Whittaker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Escobar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dante Escobar!
Dante Escobar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
DFN 4: Gouveia vs. Combs
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Rasco gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Rasco pulls guard.
Rasco keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Rasco wants to hit a sweep here but Escobar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rasco there! #SUB#
Escobar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Rasco defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Escobar.
Rasco is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasco wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.#SU#
Escobar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Escobar has a takedown stuffed.
As Escobar backs off Rasco throws a huge counter combo but Escobar manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL#
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but Rasco turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Escobar keeps control of Rasco as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Escobar pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Rasco has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Escobar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Rasco is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Escobar pulls down on the head and he's put Rasco to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Escobar!
Dante Escobar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Twelve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar doesn't manage to clinch there - Twelve circles away.
Twelve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Twelve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Twelve.
Twelve misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve stuffs the takedown.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Twelve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Twelve looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Twelve tries to keep at a distance but Escobar has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Twelve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Twelve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar tries to counter with a takedown but Twelve is quick to defend against it.
Twelve misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Twelve sprawls well. Twelve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Twelve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Twelve sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Escobar moves out of range as Twelve strikes.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Twelve.
Test Twelve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar tries to clinch there but Twelve circles away.
A nice side step and Twelve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Escobar has Twelve up against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Escobar jumps guard and drags Twelve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Twelve trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Escobar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Twelve wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Twelve defends well.
Twelve trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Twelve should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Escobar has tightened it up now! Twelve should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dante Escobar!
In his post fight interview, Dante Escobar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheBuilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
TheBuilder clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
TheBuilder 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 Dante Escobar has been cut.#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TheBuilder smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar fails to pull guard.
TheBuilder looking to stall.
Escobar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables TheBuilder to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheBuilder is trying to break free.#BC2#
TheBuilder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from TheBuilder misses its intended target.
TheBuilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
TheBuilder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Escobar has closed the distance and engaged TheBuilder in a clinch.
#T1##TD#
Escobar jumps guard and drags TheBuilder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing TheBuilder from standing up. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TheBuilder defends well.#SUB#
Escobar has his feet on TheBuilder's thighs here. He's pushed TheBuilder off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! TheBuilder screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Escobar! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Downs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Escobar drives through and clinches with Downs against the cage.
#TD#
Escobar manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Escobar is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Downs has his hands clasped together but Escobar extends and breaks Downs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escobar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dante Escobar! |
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