PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herb Green (ranked 2180 p4p, 1599 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 313 p4p, 241 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Green
vs
Escobar

188 cm
23
203
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
185
6 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herb Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Green steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Green has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Green staying out of range there.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
A big right from Escobar misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Green with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Good exchange - Green coming out on top.
Escobar throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green connects with an inside leg kick.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Green moved out of range nicely.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escobar sprawls and moves away.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Green.
Green scores with a jab. Escobar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Escobar avoids it well and moves away.

Green looking to score a takedown here. Escobar is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Escobar's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Our spies down at at King's Cross MMA inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Escobar trying to control the position here.
Green is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
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.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green throws a big elbow that misses.

Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herb Green will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Green throws a solid leg kick but Escobar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Green.
A solid leg kick lands there for Green.
Herb Green is winning the standup battle so far.
Green defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Escobar! But no joy.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Escobar throws the left hand but Green avoids the punch easily.
Green avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Green avoids the body shot from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Green misses.
Green misses with the body kick
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Green looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands a jab.

Green shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Escobar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar trying to control but Green flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Green lands punches and elbows.
Green is punishing Escobar with some ground and pound.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Escobar looking very determined here, making life difficult for Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Escobar is looking for a way out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar is in bad spot here.
Green wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Green off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Green looking to break Escobar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Escobar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Green will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Herb Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Green looking for the choke but no joy.
Green lands a shot to the head.
Green is looking to control Escobar but Escobar is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green doesn't have the hooks in and Escobar manages to turn into his guard.
Escobar postures up.
Green keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.

Green looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is holding on to half guard well.
Escobar trying to control the action but Green is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is pressing down on Green's thigh, looking to free his foot. Green is holding on for now.
Green wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.

Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Escobar wants to clinch.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Green misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Green throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Jab by Green.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green blocks a jab.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.
Green fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Green misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Green wants to slow Escobar down by chopping away at his legs.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Green tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Green cracks Escobar with an open hand slap.
Escobar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Escobar avoids it well and moves away.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Green.
Green throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green misses with a body shot
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A big right from Escobar misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Green avoids it with no problem.
Juanito Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green fails with the takedown.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
Herb Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Green connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Green tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar works Green's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Green sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Escobar.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escobar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar drops his hands momentarily and Green takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Green showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Green 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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