PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 75 p4p, 185 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 9 p4p, 28 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Czarny Z Garbowa
vs
Escobar

190 cm
26
200
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
27
185
12 - 3 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conquer

HELLBENT
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.

Czarny Z Garbowa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Escobar was covering up waiting for the punch and Czarny Z Garbowa finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Czarny Z Garbowa is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarny Z Garbowa is pushing down on Escobar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Escobar is fighting to maintain full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Escobar is defending well.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar tries to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.

Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling him well.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves into full mount!
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the action.
Escobar slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to advance position but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar tries to kick Czarny Z Garbowa off but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Escobar won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.

Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort.

Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar is trying to stand.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to mount his opponent but Escobar defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar is trying to stand back up but Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling him
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to pass the guard but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Escobar is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Czarny Z Garbowa checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Czarny Z Garbowa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Escobar - the referee stops the clock and Czarny Z Garbowa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Escobar. Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Czarny Z Garbowa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Escobar jabs Czarny Z Garbowa right on the nose. Czarny Z Garbowa blinks but takes it well.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Czarny Z Garbowa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Czarny Z Garbowa's shoulder, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to avoid the shot.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Escobar's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.

Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Czarny Z Garbowa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Czarny Z Garbowa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa stops Escobar from standing up.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Czarny Z Garbowa won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Czarny Z Garbowa ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Czarny Z Garbowa backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Czarny Z Garbowa.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Czarny Z Garbowa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa.
Escobar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Escobar tries a body shot but Czarny Z Garbowa blocks it.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to trip Escobar. He has hold of a leg but Escobar is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Czarny Z Garbowa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Escobar wriggles free and stands up.
Juanito Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Escobar.

Escobar tries to sprawl but Czarny Z Garbowa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way into full mount!
You get the feeling that Escobar really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Escobar is holding on tight.

Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobar frees his head quite easily.

Czarny Z Garbowa wants to finish this one by submission but Escobar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Czarny Z Garbowa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Czarny Z Garbowa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar throws the left hand but Czarny Z Garbowa avoids the punch easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Escobar sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Czarny Z Garbowa on that attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar misses the jab.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Escobar is quick to defend against it.
Escobar throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Czarny Z Garbowa 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Czarny Z Garbowa is rocked!

Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa's cut is getting worse.
Escobar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Czarny Z Garbowa moves out of range easily.
Czarny Z Garbowa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobar cracks Czarny Z Garbowa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Czarny Z Garbowa falls to his knees and Escobar doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Juanito Escobar 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.