Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1059 Diggs vs Khan
Date: Mar 01, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Escobar scores with a takedown into Sycek's guard.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sycek is looking for a sweep.
Sycek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Sycek is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Sycek is defending well.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T1#
Sycek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Escobar 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.
Escobar controlling from the top position.
Sycek seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sycek is keeping the position for now.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sycek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sycek swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Sycek saw that one coming.
Sycek with a poor takedown
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sycek is defended easily by Escobar.#T3#
Sycek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar.
Sycek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sycek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Escobar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Sycek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sycek.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Sycek rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Escobar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Escobar stops a takedown attempt from Sycek.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Sycek shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Sycek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sycek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sycek changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Sycek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar gets full guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Sycek throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sycek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sycek misses with a body punch
and Escobar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sycek thinking.
Sycek avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Sycek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown but Sycek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Escobar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Sycek darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar goes for a takedown attempt but Sycek pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Samuel Sycek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.#TD#
Sycek drives through with a takedown into Escobar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB2#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sycek doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sycek manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Escobar is controlling Sycek's posture.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet. #T3#
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
Sycek with a nice head shot there.
Sycek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Sycek defends easily. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Sycek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sycek works his way back into a safe position though.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sycek defends it easily.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Sycek shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sycek was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sycek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Escobar takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sycek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Sycek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sycek throwing strikes but Escobar manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Escobar working away.
Escobar takes a little break here. Sycek wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sycek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Escobar wants to control but Sycek is keeping him busy.
Sycek wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Sycek defends it.
Sycek regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sycek trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Samuel Sycek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses.
Sycek lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Sycek throws a big right hand that misses.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Sycek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sycek has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1055 Cruz vs Farman
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ignatov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T2#
Escobar is keen to just control but Ignatov is a slippery customer.
Ignatov moves into full guard.
Ignatov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control. #SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ignatov is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar keeping full guard, as Ignatov tries to pass.
Ignatov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #T3#
Ignatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Ignatov from controlling successfully.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ignatov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobar's hands.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escobar. Escobar obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatov.
Ignatov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Ignatov wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ignatov has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ignatov misses with a kick to the body
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatov is looking to clinch.
Ignatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the body
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws an off balance right hand
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatov takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov misses with the body kick
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatov slips a jab from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Juanito Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##CL2#
Ignatov drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Ignatov on the inside.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Yevgeny Ignatov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ignatov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ignatov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatov cracks Escobar with a nice body shot.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ignatov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Escobar wants to take the fight to the mat but Ignatov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar is working for takedown but Ignatov is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ignatov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar takes a shot to the head.
Ignatov working aggressively here.
Escobar lands an uppercut.#T3#
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatov.
Ignatov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ignatov misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov takes a shot to the head.
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stalling.
Ignatov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar. #T4#
Ignatov tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Ignatov.
A short right from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Ignatov tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Ignatov digs a right hand underneath Escobar's ribcage. Escobar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yevgeny Ignatov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ignatov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Escobar.
Ignatov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Ignatov as the two fighters clinch.
Ignatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Ignatov lands a body punch.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ignatov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Escobar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ignatov can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ignatov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar. #T2#
Ignatov can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Ignatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
Ignatov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Ignatov has a couple of punches blocked by Escobar.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Ignatov.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ignatov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Escobar tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatov stops a takedown attempt from Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar blocking some punches.
Ignatov throws a head punch that misses.
Yevgeny Ignatov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Ignatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Escobar working aggressively here.
Ignatov throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Ignatov lands with a light punch inside.
Ignatov stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar blocks an uppercut.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatov after a bit of a struggle.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yevgeny Ignatov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ignatov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Sarethi throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sarethi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Sarethi swings widly with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarethi. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Sarethi drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sarethi throws a combination that misses
and Sarethi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. Sarethi saw that one coming.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sarethi.
Sarethi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi scores with a jab.
Sarethi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Sarethi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Escobar misses the target.
Sarethi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Sarethi counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Sarethi to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick by Sarethi misses
and Escobar counters with a good, hard body kick but Sarethi shrugs it off.
Sarethi throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sarethi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sarethi swinging wildly here.
Escobar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Escobar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sarethi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarethi throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sarethi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar moves out of range of the body kick.
Sarethi 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.
Sarethi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sarethi scores with a kick to the body.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut.
Sarethi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Sarethi there.
Sarethi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarethi unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarethi throws out the jab.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sarethi misses with a combination
letting Escobar counter with a right hand. #T3#
Sarethi misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Sarethi throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarethi.
Escobar slips a straight right by Sarethi.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sarethi misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sarethi.
Sarethi lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sarethi tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sarethi tries to land a body kick
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Sarethi lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Sarethi takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Escobar is rocked!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarethi misses with an uppercut
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Sarethi
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sarethi is rocked!
Sarethi throws a sloppy head kick
and Escobar counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juanito Escobar!
Our winner, Juanito Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1043 Diggs vs Exotic
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
A good leg kick by Escobar.
A right-left combo lands from Tavares. #CUT2#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Tavares uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares pushes Escobar away with a front kick.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar scores with a leg kick.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavares misses the target.
Tavares lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavares slips a straight right by Escobar.
Tavares dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar throws a solid leg kick but Tavares takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Escobar misses with a straight left. #T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tavares checks a leg kick.
Tavares batters Escobar with a massive right followed by a huge left! Escobar is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Tavares lands a final crushing right hand to drop Escobar to the mat with a gruesome thud! Tavares is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Tavares!
After winning the bout, Manny Tavares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1038 Choke vs Dinapoli
Date: Dec 01, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Sycek gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sycek gets control of Escobar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sycek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar content to stall in guard here.
Sycek keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Sycek working a defensive guard but Escobar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Sycek sneaks back into half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Sycek's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sycek is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar stalling.
Sycek tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.#T1#
Sycek trying to control here.
Escobar stalling. #SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Sycek is defending it quite comfortably.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar prevents Sycek from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
Escobar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sycek will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Escobar has control of an arm but Sycek manages to advance to Escobar's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek throwing sloppy strikes.
Escobar tries to break free.
Sycek lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Sycek is working the ground and pound. Can Escobar escape?
Escobar is really stuck here.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Sycek scores with punches and elbows.
Escobar tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Escobar as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sycek!
Escobar covers up after that shot from Sycek. #T3#
Escobar is trapped and Sycek is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Sycek punches Escobar on the ear.
Escobar is really stuck here.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar trying to control the action but Sycek just sinks the hooks in.
Escobar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sycek's guard. Nice work there by Escobar.
Sycek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sycek is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar looking to control.
Sycek is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there #TD2#
and Sycek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Escobar's guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Sycek throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Escobar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sycek trying to control from the bottom.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sycek wants to sweep but Escobar has passed to side control!
Sycek tries to buck Escobar off but Escobar is having none of it.
Sycek is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Sycek is trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control the position but Sycek is working away.
Escobar advances to mount.
Escobar tries to control but Sycek wriggling away.
Sycek is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Sycek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sycek 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.
Sycek can't escape the position.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sycek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar controlling the pace for now.
Sycek regains half guard.#T3#
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sycek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sycek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working. #SUB#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sycek is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!#T4#
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek punches the canvas rather than the man.
Escobar tries to roll but Sycek sticks to his back.
Sycek scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Sycek connects with a big shot to the side of Escobar's head.
A lull in the action here.
Escobar trying to control but not successfully.
Sycek lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Sycek is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Sycek. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Sycek's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Sycek is controlling Escobar's posture.
Sycek manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sycek under the eye.
Sycek shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Escobar. No joy for Sycek on that attempt.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Sycek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Sycek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is looking to improve his position.
Sycek trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Sycek there.
Sycek is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Sycek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escobar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sycek looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Sycek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sycek working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar moves into full guard.
Sycek stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
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.
Sycek trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sycek keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Sycek stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sycek.
Sycek chips away with some ground and pound.
Samuel Sycek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
Sycek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sycek sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sycek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sycek winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!

Event: SYN 1026 Drax vs Obama
Date: Oct 20, 2023

#R1#
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Escobar.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Exotic lands a front kick.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.
Escobar slips a jab from Exotic.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That kick from Exotic tenderised Escobar's leg. Escobar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Escobar blocks the low kick.
Jab by Exotic.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Joe Exotic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Exotic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar 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 Exotic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Exotic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Exotic, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Escobar does no damage. #T1#
Escobar is looking to chop away at Exotic's legs.
Escobar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Exotic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Escobar to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Exotic.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Exotic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Exotic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Exotic works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Exotic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Exotic slips a jab from Escobar.
Jab from Exotic.
Exotic misses the jab.
Exotic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Exotic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Escobar on the side of the head.#T2#
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Good leg kick by Exotic.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Exotic lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
A low kick lands for Exotic.
Escobar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Exotic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exotic throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Escobar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic misses with a leg kick.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic scores with a body shot.
Escobar throws a head kick but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic scores with a nice head shot.
Exotic throws an off balance right hand
letting Escobar counter with a right hand.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Exotic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Good shot there by Escobar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Exotic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Exotic.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Exotic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar misses with a straight right.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1-2. Exotic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic thuds his right hand into Escobar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Exotic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Exotic misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice kick to the body.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
As Escobar backs away, Exotic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar wants to slow Exotic down by chopping away at his legs.
Exotic keeps Escobar at a distance using the push kick.
Escobar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic is looking to counter punch.
Escobar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Exotic finds it's way round the side to connect with Escobar's head.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected. #T1#
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick from Escobar lands but Exotic takes it in his stride. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.
Exotic lands a glancing blow to the side of Escobar's head.
Exotic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Escobar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Escobar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Exotic. Exotic obviously looking to wear him down.
Exotic slips a straight right by Escobar.#T2#
Escobar slips under a jab from Exotic.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Exotic.
Exotic connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escobar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic lands a nice looking body shot.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Exotic looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws the left hand but Exotic avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Exotic.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Escobar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Exotic - the referee stops the clock and Escobar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Exotic. Escobar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Joe Exotic is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Exotic defending well as Escobar loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobar looks to land a combination but Exotic avoids it well.
Escobar looks to land a right hand but Exotic moved out of range.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Exotic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick from Exotic.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Exotic to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic cracks Escobar with a good jab.
Exotic tries to score with a low kick but Escobar moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic scores with the left hand. Escobar knows he should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a body shot. #T4#
Escobar takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Exotic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Exotic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Exotic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Exotic throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Exotic. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Exotic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic thumps Escobar with a low kick.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Exotic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar scores with a hook.
Exotic tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Exotic drops his hands momentarily and Escobar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Exotic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Exotic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a nice body shot.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Exotic throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Exotic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Exotic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A nice leg kick lands there from Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic lands a nice shot that snaps Escobar's head back.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Exotic slips under a jab.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Exotic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Exotic.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
It appears Exotic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic lands the left hand.
Exotic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic clobbers Escobar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobar moves forwards but Exotic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a hook but Exotic avoids it easily.
Exotic connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Exotic connects with the punch.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic staying out of range there.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Exotic.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
Exotic throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Exotic feints and then cracks Escobar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobar down.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Exotic lands a body shot.
A left lands for Exotic.
Exotic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Exotic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Exotic lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Exotic lands an overhand right.
Nice jab there from Exotic.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Exotic thumps Escobar with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Escobar has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Exotic.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Exotic slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Our winner, Joe Exotic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Sycek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sycek is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Sycek throws a strike but Escobar rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sycek postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sycek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Sycek is proving a slippery customer.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Escobar controls Sycek momentarily but Sycek frees himself. #T2##SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar is trying to keep Sycek in close.
Escobar seems keen to control Sycek's posture.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek landing some decent shots from guard.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
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. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sycek is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sycek keeps working. #T3#
Sycek works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sycek trying to control the position.
Sycek wants to sweep here but Escobar controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Sycek keeps moving.
Sycek wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sycek wants to hit a sweep here but Escobar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sycek there!
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is having none of it. #T4#
Sycek keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar tries to control but Sycek wriggling away.
Sycek tries to reverse the position but Escobar maintains control.
Escobar looking to control but Sycek is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sycek wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Escobar is persistently looking for the submission but Sycek is defending it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Sycek will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Sycek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Escobar sprawls well initially but Sycek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Escobar is pressing down on Sycek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sycek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sycek is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek lands a couple of elbows.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sycek being controlled here momentarily.
Sycek postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Samuel Sycek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Sycek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sycek is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sycek working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Escobar has his foot on Sycek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sycek works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Sycek slips an elbow through the middle.
Sycek makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sycek with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sycek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sycek's guard. #REVR#
Sycek trying to control the position.
Sycek keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sycek 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.
Sycek is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sycek managing to control the position.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sycek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sycek looking for a sweep. Not yet Sycek, not yet.
Escobar trying to control but Sycek is working from the bottom.
Sycek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Escobar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sycek missing with punches from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Sycek wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Sycek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sycek 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.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Sycek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sycek has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Sycek stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Sycek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sycek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sycek working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Sycek pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sycek defends well.
Sycek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek scoring with some ground and pound.
Sycek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sycek distracts Escobar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sycek works over Escobar with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sycek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Escobar looking for a triangle here. Sycek is fighting it but it looks tight! Escobar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sycek is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1018 Torhte vs Short
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar throws a push kick but Swahn slaps the foot to one side.
Swahn checks a low kick from Escobar.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar throws a low kick but Swahn avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Swahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Swahn slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn blocks the body kick.
Swahn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escobar.
Escobar lands a really nice looking cross but Swahn seems unphased. #T1#
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Swahn moved out of range nicely.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Swahn moved away.
As Escobar backs away, Swahn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Swahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Swahn blocks the leg kick.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar throws a push kick but Swahn slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Swahn misses its target.#T2#
Escobar catches Swahn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Swahn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Swahn blocks a leg kick.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar scores with a jab. Swahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Escobar looks to land a combination. Swahn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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 swings for the body but Swahn moves out of range.
Escobar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Escobar. #T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Swahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Swahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swahn throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Escobar.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Swahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Swahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Swahn moves out of range as Escobar throws a body kick.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Swahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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 misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but Swahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
Swahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Swahn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Escobar.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it.
Escobar looks to land a body kick but Swahn moved away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Escobar.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a sloppy body shot
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Swahn moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Swahn's head back.
Escobar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swahn checks a leg kick.
Swahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Swahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Swahn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Swahn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Swahn's head but Swahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar. #T2#
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Swahn blocks the body kick.
A big right from Swahn misses.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar scores with a one two! Swahn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swahn at a distance.
Swahn throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Swahn. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Swahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Swahn counters with a nice uppercut.
Swahn moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Swahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Escobar avoids it.
Escobar lands a high kick! #T4#
Swahn avoids a kick to the body.
Swahn blocks a jab.
Swahn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Swahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Swahn misses with a looping right.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Escobar 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 Swahn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Swahn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Swahn misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swahn avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Swahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar takes a swing at Swahn's ribcage but misses.
Swahn throws a quick counter kick to the body but Escobar avoids it.
Swahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Swahn throws a quick counter head kick but Escobar was just out of range.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swahn was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar delivers a nice body kick.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Swahn is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swahn misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Swahn is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSwahn.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Swahn's leg. Swahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses
and Swahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Swahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Swahn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Swahn checks a low kick from Escobar.
Swahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Swahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oke Swahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Escobar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swahn walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Swahn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Escobar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Swahn's knee but Swahn avoids it well.
Swahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swahn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swahn avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Swahn. That's going to slow Escobar down.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swahn momentarily.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar checks a leg kick nicely.
Escobar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Escobar misses with a body shot
enabling Swahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Swahn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swahn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swahn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Swahn moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Swahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Swahn takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Swahn is out of range.
It looked like Swahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Swahn's head backwards.
Swahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar keeps Swahn at a distance using the push kick.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1011 Danger vs Randleman
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic takes one on the button.
Escobar wants to land a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Exotic throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Exotic misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Escobar throws a jab when Exotic was well out of range.
Escobar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Exotic.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Exotic moves his leg out of the way.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Exotic counters with a nice leg kick.
Exotic throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Exotic.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Exotic misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Escobar lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Escobar thows a leg kick but Exotic checks it
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Escobar. Exotic shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar misses with a body kick.
A jab from Exotic misses.
Exotic backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Exotic staying out of range there.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice cross by Escobar.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Exotic throws out the jab.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic moves out of range of the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Exotic misses its target.#T3#
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar. #CUT2#It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Escobar pushes Exotic away with a front kick.
A lazy body kick from Escobar
and Exotic counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Exotic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Exotic works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Exotic sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Exotic moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Exotic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Exotic counters with a crisp one two that drops Escobar! Exotic thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escobar to his feet! Escobar is in big trouble!#ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
Escobar misses with a body kick.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Exotic will feel that in the morning.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Exotic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Exotic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Exotic punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar throws a body kick that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar thinking.
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 Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Exotic misses with a looping left.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Exotic checks a leg kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Escobar finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Exotic coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic scores with a jab to the body.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Escobar throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Exotic.
Exotic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Escobar if he has to take too many more of those.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Exotic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Escobar misses with a hook. Exotic ducked under it nicely.
Exotic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar misses with an uppercut
and Exotic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Exotic throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Exotic.
The fighters circling - Exotic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Exotic blocks it well.
Escobar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Exotic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic scores with a push kick.
Jab, jab by Escobar - just one landing.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Escobar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exotic connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Exotic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Exotic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Exotic's ribs.
Exotic misses with a right hand
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Exotic scores with a body shot. #T4#
Escobar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Exotic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Crunch! Escobar slams his shin into Exotic's torso.
Exotic catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Escobar keeps Exotic at a distance using the push kick.
Exotic moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
That's time! Exotic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Exotic misses the shot to the body.
Escobar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar misses with a jab to the body
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Exotic throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar throws a hook but Exotic blocks it.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar thuds his shin into the meat of Exotic's side.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Exotic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Exotic misses with a hook.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range. #T1#
Escobar throws a leg kick but Exotic moved away.
Exotic connects with a jab.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exotic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Escobar lands a body shot.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Exotic, as that shot connected.
Exotic lands with a cross.
Exotic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Exotic duly obliges.
Escobar swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Exotic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
It looked like Exotic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobar.
Exotic loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Exotic misses with the combination.
Exotic lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Escobar works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Exotic checks a low kick from Escobar.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exotic blocks the body kick.
Exotic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Exotic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Exotic misses the target.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar throws a body punch but Exotic moves out of range.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Exotic catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Exotic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Exotic looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar takes one to the chin there.
Exotic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Exotic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
Escobar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromExotic.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Escobar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Exotic has got the better of the exchanges.
Exotic lands a nice looking body kick.
Exotic scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Exotic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Exotic 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
Joe Exotic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1007 Puno vs Washington II
Date: Jul 31, 2023

#R1##TD#
Escobar dives in and scores a takedown into Moore's guard.

Moore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Escobar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Moore is working for takedown but Escobar is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Moore has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar. #CL2#
Moore has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
Moore tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Juanito Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Moore.#T1#
Moore blocking some punches.
Moore tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Escobar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Moore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Moore has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escobar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A slapping body kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar thumps Moore with a low kick.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Moore checks it. #CL2#
Moore clinches with his opponent.
Escobar lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar prevents the takedown attempt.
Moore drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Escobar is working Moore over against the cage.#T3#
Escobar fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Escobar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Moore has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Escobar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Escobar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobar is pressed up against the cage. Moore has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Escobar down to the mat. Escobar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Angelo Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Escobar cracks Moore with a nice body shot.
Moore blocking some punches. #TD#
Escobar has Moore pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Escobar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Moore tumbling to the mat - Escobar dives into Moore's guard.
Moore is wriggling around but Escobar manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#REVB##SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
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 Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Escobar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Moore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Escobar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Escobar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Escobar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Moore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Moore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moore.
You get the feeling that Moore really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Escobar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Moore has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Moore!
Escobar is pulling down on Moore's head. It's preventing any offense from Moore, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Escobar working for submissions but it's allowed Moore to get to half guard.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moore pulls his head out easily.
Escobar is holding on to half guard well.
Moore tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Escobar.
Escobar is looking to control Moore's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Escobar looking for subs from the bottom but Moore mounts him!#SU2#
Moore stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Moore moves into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Escobar.
Moore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Escobar after a bit of a struggle.
Juanito Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Moore.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Moore backwards. #TD#
Escobar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moore regains guard immediately.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar stops Moore from standing up.
Angelo Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Moore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moore looking for a takedown.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands with a short shot to the head.
Moore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Escobar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore wants to clinch.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Escobar cracks Moore with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Angelo Moore has been cut.#T1#
Escobar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Angelo Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar delivers a nice body kick.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Moore tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Moore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moore.
Juanito Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angelo Moore.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Angelo Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Escobar is defending well.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Moore.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moore has Escobar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Escobar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moore is working for takedown but Escobar is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Escobar turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Moore stops Escobar from passing to mount. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moore has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Moore is defending well.
Escobar scoring with punches and elbows. #T4#
Moore stops Escobar from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moore, who protects the arm well.
Escobar is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Moore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Kuznetsov misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A shot to the body from Kuznetsov misses #TD2#
and Escobar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuznetsov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kuznetsov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Escobar has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Kuznetsov defends easily.
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Kuznetsov postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuznetsov. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuznetsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Kuznetsov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kuznetsov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Escobar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kuznetsov working aggressively here. #T3##BC2#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Escobar tenderised Kuznetsov's leg. Kuznetsov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuznetsov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Escobar's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Kuznetsov motions for Escobar to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Kuznetsov's shoulder, as Kuznetsov tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov checks a low kick from Escobar.#T4#
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar ducks right into an uppercut from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Alexander Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar tries to move into range but Kuznetsov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Escobar.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
Kuznetsov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Escobar counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuznetsov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.#T1#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Alexander Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
Escobar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov staying out of range there.
Kuznetsov takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Escobar as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Kuznetsov throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
so Escobar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Kuznetsov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a triangle but Kuznetsov defends it easily. #T3#
Kuznetsov wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Kuznetsov pushes his legs off easily.
Kuznetsov postures up. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuznetsov stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Kuznetsov from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kuznetsov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Kuznetsov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Escobar moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov is out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Escobar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuznetsov.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Escobar avoids nicely.
Kuznetsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws a combination that misses
and Escobar counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuznetsov takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuznetsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kuznetsov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Alexander Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls well.
Kuznetsov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escobar just manages to avoid it.
Escobar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kuznetsov defends it well.
A right-left combo lands from Kuznetsov. #T4#
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Kuznetsov moved away.
Kuznetsov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuznetsov moves forwards but Escobar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Escobar's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Escobar.
Kuznetsov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuznetsov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Escobar scrambles back to his feet.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Kuznetsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuznetsov blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Kuznetsov!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Kuznetsov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 989 Choke vs Randleman
Date: Jun 01, 2023

#R1#
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a good low kick that Escobar was not able to check.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar throws a leg kick which misses Exotic's front leg but catches the back leg as Exotic tries to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Exotic sprawls well. Exotic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Escobar gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar connects with a crisp jab.
Exotic throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into Exotic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Exotic 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.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exotic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Exotic's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Exotic 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.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Exotic is keeping the position.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Exotic is pulling down on Escobar's head. It's preventing any offense from Escobar, at least for the moment.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Exotic is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice body kick from Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Exotic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar takes a swing at Exotic's ribcage but misses.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Exotic connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Exotic moves away.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Escobar looks to score with a jab to the body but Exotic is just out of range.
Exotic moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar.
Exotic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exotic manages to avoid it.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Exotic checks it well.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Exotic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Exotic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Exotic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Exotic's sensitive parts.
Escobar throws a shot to the body. #T4#
Escobar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Exotic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Exotic is looking for a counter combo.
Exotic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Exotic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Exotic avoids it easily.#TD2#
Escobar drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Exotic 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. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
A jab from Escobar finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Exotic misses with a straight right.
Exotic throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar lunges at Exotic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Exotic's hand.
Escobar throws a low kick, looking for Exotic's leg but Exotic calmly moves out of range.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Exotic counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Exotic misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joe Exotic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Escobar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from Exotic.
Exotic keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Exotic 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.
Exotic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Exotic keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar stays in close to Exotic's body and controls the position. #T2#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Exotic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Exotic keeps moving.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Exotic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Exotic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Escobar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Exotic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Exotic is keeping the position.#SUB#
Exotic 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. #T4#
Exotic is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exotic is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Escobar lands a nice hook to Exotic's body. Exotic takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Exotic misses with a straight left.
Exotic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Exotic quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Exotic gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Exotic 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. #T1##SUB#
Exotic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.#SUB#
Exotic 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.
Escobar trying to control but Exotic is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Exotic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Exotic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Exotic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Escobar stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Escobar!
Exotic wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Exotic tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Escobar is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3#
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar moves to the back position.
Exotic breaks Escobar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Exotic advances position into side control!
Exotic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working. #T4#
Escobar stops Exotic from passing to mount.
Escobar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Exotic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Exotic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Exotic seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Escobar is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023

#R1#
Escobar throws a jab when Todd was well out of range.
Todd misses with a head kick.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Todd defends it well.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Todd scores with a body shot.
Todd moves away from the strike by Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Todd!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Todd denies him. #T1#
Todd tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Todd tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Todd being controlled for a moment.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Todd keeps working.
Escobar tries to move to mount but Todd blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Todd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Todd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Escobar but great work by Todd.
Todd remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.
Todd prevents Escobar from improving his position.#T4#
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Todd defends well.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Todd is aware though and is defending well.
Todd stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
A lazy body kick from Escobar
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Escobar avoided it.
Todd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Escobar tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Escobar 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses the jab.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar misses with a body kick.#T1#
Nice shot by Escobar.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely.
Escobar cracks Todd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Todd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winston Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Todd takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Todd tries to sprawl but Escobar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Todd is controlling Escobar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Todd trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Todd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Todd is on top in guard.
Todd trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Todd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Todd is one step ahead there.
Escobar is trying to keep Todd in close. #SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Todd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Todd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Escobar has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Todd doesn't defend quickly enough and Escobar has managed to lock this one up! Can Todd escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Escobar on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 974 Maluga vs. Fuentes
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Garcia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Escobar trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Garcia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia 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.
Garcia working Escobar over with strikes.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Garcia is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've been hearing that Garcia has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia is nestled in close to Escobar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia with a nice head shot there.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar taking some punishment here, with Garcia in his half guard.
Garcia prevents Escobar from improving his position.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working. #T3#
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Escobar is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar regains half guard.
Escobar is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia passes to side control. #T4#
Escobar is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia working the ground and pound.
Escobar tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Escobar is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Escobar tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.
Garcia pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Garcia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garcia tries to move into range but Escobar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice body punch. #KD#
Garcia drops Escobar with a big left hand and mounts him. Escobar is in big trouble! #ROC#Escobar is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big strike lands for Garcia! That's really hurt Escobar and he's turned his back - Garcia keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Garcia jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 970 Kilgore vs. Minaur 3
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Escobar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bird.#TD2#
Escobar looking to score a takedown here. Bird is defending well but Escobar drives through and ends up in Bird's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Escobar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bird 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. #SUB#
Bird throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Escobar trying to control but Bird is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bird throws his legs up looking for a submission but Escobar uses it to pass to side control.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Bird is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Bird sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.#SUB#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVB#
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird 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.#SUB#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bird has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between Bird's legs - danger averted.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bird looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Escobar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4#
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.
Escobar passes Bird's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Bird looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Bird moves into the clinch successfully.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bird can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Bird tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bird.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bird backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Bird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bird blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bird.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Bird wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bird or not.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bird fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar tries a body shot but Bird blocks it.
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Escobar lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Escobar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bird seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Escobar can turn it around.
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 misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar.
Escobar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
A short left from Escobar. #T2#
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Escobar scores with a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Bird manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Escobar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobar controls the position. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bird is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bird, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Escobar tries to control but Bird wriggling away.
Bird is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bird is looking to escape.
Bird really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar looking to control but Bird is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Bird regains half guard.
Bird is holding on to half guard well.
Bird is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bird looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Bird won't allow it.
Bird wants to get back to full guard.
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.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Escobar.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Bird sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bird looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Bird.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bird.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Bird uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bird breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Escobar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar controlling the action here.
Bird is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
Bird is looking to improve his position.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bird has managed to free his arm - good work.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bird manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bird is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Bird 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.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Bird has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Bird working for a submission but Escobar is keeping him at bay.
Escobar manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Escobar working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Bird wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar trying to control but Bird postures up. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobar gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar managing to control the position.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bird defends well.
Bird pushing down on Escobar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
Our winner, Juanito Escobar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli
Date: Feb 22, 2023

#R1#
Escobar misses with the body kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Escobar slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.#T1#
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar wants to clinch but Tavares slips to the side
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tavares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4##SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Tavares gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
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 Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tavares is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position. #T1#
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tavares keeps Escobar under control for a moment.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Escobar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tavares looks calm but he's in trouble here. Escobar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tavares is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Escobar lets go of the hold and Tavares can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juanito Escobar!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 953 Maluga vs. Leifsson 6
Date: Jan 25, 2023

#R1#
Escobar misses with a left hand
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Moore has knocked Escobar down with a huge combo! Moore steps away and waves a wobbly Escobar back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Escobar's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Moore before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Moore!
Angelo Moore decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC Christmas
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Escobar. Beautiful body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shipilov's guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Shipilov keeps moving. #SUB#
Shipilov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Shipilov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shipilov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Escobar passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Shipilov is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Shipilov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shipilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but Shipilov defends it.
Escobar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shipilov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Shipilov looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but Shipilov defends it. #SUB#
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Shipilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Shipilov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Escobar has picked Shipilov up and slammed him! Shipilov can't keep hold of the triangle and Escobar manages to pass to side control!
Shipilov wants to control but Escobar postures up.#T3##SUB2#
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shipilov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Shipilov has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Shipilov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Escobar gets his way! #SUB2#
Escobar is working for a rear naked choke. Shipilov is not defending it well and Escobar has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Shipilov refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Shipilov's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanito Escobar!
An out of breath Juanito Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SYN 941 CDB vs. Hoost
Date: Dec 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Escobar prevents Todd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Todd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Todd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Todd wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd is doing well to control the position and prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T1##SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Escobar is pressing down on Todd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Todd is holding on for now.
Todd controlling the position for now.
Todd is not content to let Escobar control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Todd defends it.
Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Todd is looking to counter punch.
Todd digs a good body shot into Escobar's ribs.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.#T3#
A thudding body kick lands there by Escobar!
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Todd was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Escobar lands.
Escobar throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar shoots in looking for a takedown. Todd tries to sprawl out of it but Escobar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Todd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Todd avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Todd gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Escobar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T4#
Todd pulls Escobar in close to prevent any damage.
Todd continues to stall.
Todd is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Todd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Todd is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Escobar lands with a hook. Todd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Todd takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Todd.
Escobar misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Todd gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Todd is retaining full guard.
Escobar trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom. #T1#
Escobar looking to sit in guard and control but Todd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Todd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Todd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Escobar working for submissions but it's allowed Todd to get to half guard.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Todd controlling the pace. #T2#
Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar is concentrating on defense, preventing Todd from advancing position.
Well, if Todd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Todd passes into side control, despite Escobar's attempt to control the position. #T3#
Escobar tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Todd's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Todd pulls his head out easily.
Todd performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Todd is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Escobar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Todd is controlling well.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Escobar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Todd stacks Escobar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Todd!
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Todd just content to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Todd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Todd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Todd scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Todd slips under a jab from Escobar.
A counter left hand to the body from Todd misses its target.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd works over Escobar's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.#T1##KD#
Todd cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Escobar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Todd finish him? #ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Todd to the mat! Todd manages to get full guard.

Todd has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Escobar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Todd finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Todd prevents a body shot from Escobar.
A short left from Todd.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Todd.
Todd scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Todd.
Escobar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Escobar.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Todd fakes the body blow, causing Escobar to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Escobar goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Winston Todd!
Winston Todd 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.

Event: C139: De Minaur vs. Perkele
Date: Nov 05, 2022

#R1#
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Bird lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Bird on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar tries to move into range but Bird moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bird is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Escobar off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird controlling well, preventing Escobar from escaping the position.
Bird seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Bird tightening his grip on Escobar, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Escobar right now. #T1##SUB#
Escobar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Bird is not going to allow Escobar to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Bird looking for the choke from the back.
Escobar tries to break free. #SUB#
Bird is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Escobar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Escobar for a finish.
Bird is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Bird. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bird's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.#T2##SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Bird is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bird 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.
Bird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Escobar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Bird looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Bird working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Escobar has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bird keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Escobar is one step ahead there.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Bird trying to control the position. #SUB#
Bird is looking to cinch up a triangle. Escobar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bird's body to avoid the submission. Bird has instead reached around Escobar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bird arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Bird!
Jake Bird retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Bird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C138: Bong vs. Kilgore
Date: Oct 28, 2022

#R1#
Wojcik takes one to the chin there.
Wojcik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Wojcik is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Escobar.
Escobar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wojcik lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Wojcik as Escobar shoots in.
Escobar cracks Wojcik with an open hand slap.
Escobar is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Escobar gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Wojcik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Wojcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Wojcik denies him.
Wojcik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Escobar keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wojcik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wojcik is looking for a sweep.
Escobar in the domination position with Wojcik hanging on.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Wojcik is letting Escobar control him for a moment.
Wojcik 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. #T2#
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wojcik's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Wojcik denies him.
Escobar wants to control but Wojcik is keeping him busy.
Escobar controlling the position. #SUB2#
Escobar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wojcik is looking to reverse the position.
Escobar happy to just control the position for now.
Wojcik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Wojcik regains half guard.
Escobar is controlling the pace.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Wojcik is defending well.
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
Wojcik is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Escobar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wojcik is holding on to half guard well.
Escobar trying to mount his opponent but Wojcik defends it.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wojcik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Escobar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Escobar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wojcik is trying to defend but Escobar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Wojcik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wojcik is doing well to control the position and prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Wojcik won't allow it.
Escobar prevents Wojcik from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wojcik trying to control but Escobar postures up. #T1#
Wojcik wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Wojcik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wojcik.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wojcik is looking to escape.
Wojcik manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Escobar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wojcik!
Escobar wants to control the pace but Wojcik is squirming around nicely.
Wojcik sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Escobar is keen to just control but Wojcik is a slippery customer.
Wojcik trying to control here.
Wojcik is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Wojcik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wojcik is concentrating on defense, preventing Escobar from advancing position.
Wojcik trying to control from the bottom.
Escobar moves nicely into side control.
Escobar trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Wojcik is looking to regain half guard here but Escobar keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wojcik can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobar trying to control the position but Wojcik is working away.
Escobar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wojcik is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Escobar connects with a single shot there.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wojcik stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wojcik wants it to stay on the feet.
Escobar punishes Wojcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojcik misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Escobar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar postures up.#SUB2#
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! #SUB2#
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!
Wojcik 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.
Wojcik gets back to half guard.#T1#
Wojcik keeping hold of Escobar's head, controlling as best he can.
Wojcik is looking to improve his position.
Wojcik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Wojcik trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up. #SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wojcik gets full guard.
Wojcik wants to control the position but Escobar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Escobar seems content to control.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wojcik keeps working.
Escobar is looking to advance position but Wojcik won't allow it.
Escobar is thwarting Wojcik's attempts to control the position.
Wojcik tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
Wojcik is positioning himself well to prevent Escobar advancing to mount.
Escobar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wojcik is trying to control but can't. #T3#
Wojcik trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Escobar manages to pass to mount!
Wojcik regains half guard.
Wojcik is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Wojcik wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy.
Escobar trying to control the action but Wojcik is working from the bottom.
Escobar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wojcik knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wojcik doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Escobar. #T4#
Wojcik 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!
Ryszard Wojcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wojcik trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Escobar doesn't escape.
Wojcik is trying to stick to Escobar's back but Escobar is turning into Wojcik. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wojcik's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Escobar.
Escobar passes Wojcik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wojcik wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wojcik is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar drops back looking for a leg! Wojcik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wojcik manages to kick Escobar off! Escobar jumps back into Wojcik's guard.
Wojcik wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken
Date: Oct 08, 2022

#R1#
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shipilov throws out the jab.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar misses with a right hand
and Shipilov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Shipilov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Shipilov is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar. #SUB#
Shipilov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Well, if Escobar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Shipilov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Shipilov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Shipilov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Shipilov tries to kick Escobar off but Escobar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Shipilov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Escobar in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shipilov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juanito Escobar!
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.

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Brandstatter gets caught napping as Escobar dives in and scores a takedown. Brandstatter manages to retain guard.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Brandstatter is keeping the position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar won't allow Brandstatter to sweep him here.
Brandstatter keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandstatter is controlling Escobar's posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandstatter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brandstatter lands a leg kick that knocks Escobar off balance momentarily.
Brandstatter jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Brandstatter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandstatter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar slips a jab from Brandstatter.
Nice shot by Brandstatter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Escobar thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.#T2#
Brandstatter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Brandstatter as Escobar shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandstatter sees it coming and defends easily.
Escobar not doing much here. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brandstatter is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Brandstatter tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Brandstatter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandstatter sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brandstatter moves into full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandstatter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brandstatter is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandstatter wants to get up but he can't break Escobar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Escobar thumps Brandstatter with a low kick.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Escobar blocks a leg kick.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Brandstatter avoids it easily.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Brandstatter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandstatter is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brandstatter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandstatter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Escobar advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is stalling here. Brandstatter is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Escobar seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brandstatter has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Brandstatter decides to stand back up. Brandstatter steps back and let's Escobar get back to his feet.#T1#
Brandstatter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brandstatter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
Brandstatter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandstatter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Escobar is out of range.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Brandstatter.
Escobar attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandstatter but Brandstatter pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandstatter was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar checks a low kick from Brandstatter.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobar.
Brandstatter throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandstatter should have avoided that one.
Escobar shoots in but Brandstatter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brandstatter moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandstatter as he avoids it easily.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.#T3#
Escobar avoids a kick to the body.
Escobar throws a wild body kick that Brandstatter sees coming a mile off.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Brandstatter misses with a looping left.
Escobar throws a leg kick but Brandstatter sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Escobar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brandstatter on his heels. He'll look to pass Brandstatter's guard now, I'm sure.
Brandstatter seems keen to control Escobar's posture.
Brandstatter keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Brandstatter sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.#T4#
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brandstatter manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Brandstatter pulls Escobar in close to his closed guard and prevents Escobar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Brandstatter keeps moving.
Escobar passes Brandstatter's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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!
Brandstatter holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Escobar passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brandstatter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Escobar is out of range and Brandstatter settles back down.
Brandstatter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Brandstatter.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Brandstatter, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Brandstatter against the cage but Brandstatter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brandstatter.
Escobar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brandstatter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Escobar feints the counter takedown.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Escobar.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Brandstatter misses with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a head kick. Brandstatter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandstatter.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Brandstatter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand
and Brandstatter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brandstatter throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandstatter.
Brandstatter throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
A quick step to the side and Brandstatter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandstatter throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Brandstatter dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolfgang Brandstatter is winning the standup battle so far.
Escobar works Brandstatter's body with a nice hook.
Brandstatter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar.
Brandstatter throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brandstatter.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brandstatter avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Brandstatter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar sizes up Brandstatter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brandstatter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Brandstatter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Brandstatter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Brandstatter misses with a hook.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandstatter is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Brandstatter circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Brandstatter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Escobar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brandstatter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Escobar moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandstatter.
Escobar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brandstatter defends it well.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Brandstatter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Escobar misses its intended target.
Brandstatter thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Escobar is predictable there
and Brandstatter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brandstatter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandstatter manages to avoid it.
Brandstatter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brandstatter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brandstatter momentarily.
Escobar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Escobar checks a leg kick.
Brandstatter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brandstatter there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandstatter scores with a nice strike.
Brandstatter misses with a low kick.
Escobar throws an overhand right that lands on Brandstatter's shoulder, as Brandstatter tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar tries to score with a low kick but Brandstatter moves his leg out of the way.
Brandstatter ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar slips under a jab from Brandstatter.
Escobar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar shoots for a takedown but Brandstatter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolfgang Brandstatter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juanito Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandstatter ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juanito Escobar.
I've got Escobar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: C128: Mumu vs. White
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bird under the eye.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar lands a right hand. #TD#
Bird decides to pull guard.
Escobar advances position into side control!
Bird struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bird!#T1#
Bird wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Bird has given up his back here.
Bird is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zero Tolerance, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird is really stuck here.
Escobar is looking to control Bird but Bird is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bird trying to control the hands but Escobar breaks the grip.
Bird staying busy and making it hard for Escobar to control. #SUB2#
Escobar looking to break Bird's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bird remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bird tries to break free. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a choke but Bird is defending well. #T2#
Escobar is trying to stick to Bird's back but Bird is turning into Escobar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Escobar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bird.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Bird controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Escobar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard. #REVB#
Bird keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bird working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Bird had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar stands and throws Bird's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bird's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bird isn't going anywhere.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar moves into full mount!
Bird is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Bird sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bird makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bird.
Bird looking to control.
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Escobar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Bird shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Escobar but Escobar pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Escobar is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Bird closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Bird is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Escobar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Bird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bird avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bird is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bird is really struggling to control Escobar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Bird drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bird jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Escobar controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself. #SUB#
Bird drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bird has Escobar in his guard.#REVB#
Escobar wants to control from the top but Bird keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Bird working for a triangle but Escobar defends it easily.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bird's guard. #SUB2#
Bird is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar wants to control but Bird is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well. #T3#
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird wants to improve his position but Escobar is controlling well.
Bird 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!#SUB#
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Escobar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Escobar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bird's arms.
Escobar wants to escape the position.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB#
Bird is looking for the choke from the back position but Escobar is controlling his hands well.
I really don't envy Escobar right now. #SUB#
Bird working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Escobar is trying to break free. #SUB#
Bird is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Escobar is defending well though. Bird let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Escobar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Escobar trying to control the hands but Bird won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bird is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Bird dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bird on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bird cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bird looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Bird persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Bird tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bird lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.
Bird takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Bird does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird slips under a jab.#T1#
Escobar cracks Bird with an open hand slap.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Bird off balance momentarily.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#TD2#
Escobar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bird's half guard.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bird tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bird is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pushing down on Bird's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Bird trying to hold on to Escobar's head to control him but Escobar postures up.
Escobar prevents Bird from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar is pressing down on Bird's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bird is holding on for now.
Escobar wants to take a breather but Bird is having none of it.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Bird is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Bird is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Escobar pulls his head out easily.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but Bird is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bird has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Bird 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!#SUB#
Escobar won't enjoy being in this position. Bird looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Escobar is tapping - it's over boys! Bird picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Bird!
An out of breath Jake Bird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 69 - Escobar vs Tavares
Date: Aug 27, 2022

#R1#
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Tavares throws out a counter right but Escobar avoids it with no problem.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tavares! But no joy.
Tavares misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.#TD#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tavares's guard. #T1##SUB#
Tavares is defending against the submission attempts here by Escobar.
Escobar passes to full mount!
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar tries to control but Tavares wriggling away. #T2#
Tavares is controlling an arm, preventing Escobar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Tavares is in all sorts of trouble here.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Escobar has hold of Tavares's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tavares manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3#
Tavares is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Tavares is trying to escape the mount.
Escobar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Escobar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tavares defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Tavares controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Tavares trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Escobar forces his way into half guard.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavares is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Escobar is working for a kimura but Tavares is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tavares to the ground. Escobar is now in Tavares's guard.
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavares pulls Escobar in to control the position.
Juanito Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving. #SUB#
Escobar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tavares is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tavares has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily. #T1##SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tavares is thwarting Escobar's attempts to control the position.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Tavares avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tavares defends well.#SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tavares slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tavares stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tavares is one step ahead there.
Tavares trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tavares has passed into half guard!
Tavares perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
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.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Tavares from controlling successfully.
Tavares stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.#SUB#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavares defends it easily.#SUB#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tavares can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Escobar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Escobar looks for the body kick but Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares ducks right into an uppercut from Escobar.
Tavares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavares looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares moves away from the strike by Escobar.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tavares in his tracks.
Escobar misses the body punch
and Tavares counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tavares counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobar takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Escobar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tavares defends it nicely.#TD#
Escobar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tavares tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Escobar is in Tavares's guard.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar won't allow Tavares to sweep him here. #T2#
Tavares wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tavares keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tavares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tavares is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Tavares circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Escobar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar lands with an overhand left.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tavares's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.

Tavares has one foot on Escobar's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tavares walks into a straight right hand from Escobar.#TD#
Escobar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tavares did well to prevent Escobar getting side control.
Tavares is looking for a sweep. Escobar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Tavares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Tavares keeps moving.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Tavares is keeping the position.
Tavares controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Escobar pushes down on Tavares's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar is trying to control. Tavares wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Juanito Escobar did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but Tavares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Escobar tries to land a leg kick but Tavares saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Escobar shoots in and bounces Tavares off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tavares looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tavares manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar has Tavares pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tavares gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but Tavares defends easily.
Tavares is looking to stand up but Escobar won't let him.
Manny Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar looking to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Escobar has an active guard here but Tavares has managed to pass into half guard.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Tavares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tavares has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Tavares pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar trying to keep a closed guard but Tavares is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Escobar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tavares 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 Escobar.
Tavares working away.
Tavares is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tavares is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Tavares decides to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tavares avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Escobar shoots in for a double leg but Tavares sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Manny Tavares will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Escobar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tavares stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice shot by Tavares.
Tavares lands with a nice body punch.
Tavares lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Escobar throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Tavares appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tavares throws a counter combo.#T1#
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares lands a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Tavares missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavares dodges the punch combination from Escobar.
Tavares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tavares.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavares counters with an outside leg kick.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar fails with the takedown
and Tavares counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tavares scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the liver by Tavares. Beautiful body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Escobar. #T3#
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Tavares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Tavares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Escobar! Tavares lets Escobar back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OH! Escobar has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Tavares smells blood and charges in for the finish! Tavares unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Escobar sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Manny Tavares!
An out of breath Manny Tavares thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BB 63 - Escobar vs White
Date: Jul 30, 2022

#R1#
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
White pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Escobar back to the cage. White follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
White has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Escobar slips under a jab from White.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Escobar is now in White's guard.
Escobar slips nicely into half guard.
Escobar wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
White tries to roll over but Escobar keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T1#
White is looking to improve his position.
Escobar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
White looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Escobar pushes past his half guard into mount!
Escobar fails to advance to White's back.
Escobar tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Escobar looking to break White's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
White defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
White is really stuck here. #SUB#
Escobar tightening his grip on White, looking for the choke.
Escobar struggling to keep hold of the position. #T3##SUB#
Escobar looking to break White's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Escobar trying to control.#SUB#
Escobar looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Escobar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Escobar keeps control of the position as White tries to break free. #SUB#
Escobar looking to break White's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. White remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Escobar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
White is really stuck here. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Escobar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #SUB#
White is having to fend off submission attempts from Escobar, who is looking to sink in the choke. Escobar doesn't have the hooks in though and White manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #SUB#
White got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, White has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.
White stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
White drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick White off! White jumps back into Escobar's guard. #SUB#
Escobar has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
White lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar misses with a body shot.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escobar.
That kick from Escobar tenderised White's leg. White is trying to keep his angry face on.
Escobar tries to land a front kick but White steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Escobar has his takedown stuffed
and White counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thor White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and White counters with a left and a right that hurts Escobar! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! White jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White mounts Escobar! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
White moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Escobar has worked his arm free - good work by Escobar! #T1#
Escobar is looking for a sweep.
Escobar prevents White from moving into mount.
Escobar is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Escobar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobar defends it well. #SUB2#
White is working for a submission of some sort. #T2##SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar wants to sweep here but White controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Escobar looking for a guillotine here but White defends easily.
White works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
White trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
White forces his way into half guard.
White trying to pass the guard but Escobar defending well. #SUB2#
White is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. White eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
White is trying to work for a kimura but Escobar is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
White is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
White avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thor White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Escobar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
White misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a body shot
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Escobar connects with an inside leg kick.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar misses the jab.
White misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
White gets cracked there but stands up to it.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar. #T1#
Escobar shoots in but White avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Escobar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Escobar is now in White's guard.
Escobar passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.
White trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar tries to pass to full mount but White defends it. #T2#
White trying to get back to full guard but Escobar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
White keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar fails to move to back control.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White is controlling an arm, preventing Escobar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T3#
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Escobar is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Escobar trying to control but White is having none of it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Escobar avoids the attempt from White to control.
Escobar manages to capitalize on a mistake by White to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White tries to escape but Escobar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
White drops Escobar with a nice combination! White dives into Escobar's guard, looking to finish! #CUT2#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Escobar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Escobar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Escobar! #REVR#
Escobar tries to move into full mount but can't pass White's legs.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but White instead regains half guard. #T1#
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
White is pressing down on Escobar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
White keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
White tries to get to full guard but Escobar has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Escobar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
White trying to control from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but White is holding on tight.
White is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now White is on top in guard.
White is looking to advance position but Escobar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
White is controlling an arm, preventing Escobar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
White bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
White passes Escobar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juanito Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
White wants to work for an arm triangle but Escobar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Thor White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Juanito Escobar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Escobar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
White misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Escobar scores with a takedown into White's guard.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard.
White is trying to control the position but Escobar postures up.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine here but Escobar defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Escobar got a little sloppy there for a moment and White has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Escobar has managed to get both his arms back between White's legs - danger averted.
Escobar is pushing down on White's leg trying to pass to half guard. White is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Escobar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and White reverses the position - he's now on top in Escobar's guard.
White looking to pass the guard.
White stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Escobar struggling a bit here.
Escobar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
White looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
White wants to advance to full mount but Escobar doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
White has gone for a leg lock! Escobar slips out almost immediately though and dives into White's guard.#REVR#
Escobar wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB2#
White is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Escobar frees his head nicely. Oh but White has switched to an armbar! Escobar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thor White!
Thor White is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Thor White thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 56 - Escobar vs Adam 2
Date: Jun 18, 2022

#R1#
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam misses with a looping right.
Escobar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobar doesn't seem bothered though.
Adam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Adam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar connects with a leg kick.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Escobar counters with a quick kick to the body but Adam blocks it.#T1#
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Escobar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
Adam scores with a jab.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adam is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Escobar rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adam throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adam has time to react.#T2#
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Adam misses with an uppercut
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Adam's head back.
Nice shot lands for Adam.#TD2#
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Escobar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Escobar holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Adam content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Escobar has locked up a guillotine! Escobar's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Adam is holding on here and Escobar must be using up a lot of energy. Adam has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Escobar gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Juanito Escobar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BB 47 - Garbowa vs Escobar
Date: May 10, 2022

#R1#
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. #CUT2#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. #TD#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T1##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Escobar, who protects the arm well. #T2#
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. #T3#
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #T3#
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.#T4##TD#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobar frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
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!#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#ROC2#Czarny Z Garbowa is rocked!#CUT2#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.

Event: BB 39 - Adam vs Escobar
Date: Apr 05, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Escobar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adam is trying to control Escobar's posture but Escobar avoids it.
Adam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but Adam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Escobar to get the leverage. #SUB#
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar wants to control but Adam is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam gets full guard.
Escobar stands and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar tries to advance to mount but Adam denies him. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Escobar stalls from top position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adam is trying to improve his position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Adam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Escobar tries to move to mount but Adam blocks the move with his legs.
Adam wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Escobar is trying to get an arm triangle but Adam is defending well.
Adam is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Escobar staying calm.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in and gets a takedown into Adam's guard.
Adam trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Adam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Escobar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Escobar pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Escobar with that takedown attempt.
Escobar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adam. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adam moves away from the strike by Escobar.
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
Adam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adam is looking to counter punch.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adam slips under a jab.
Adam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Adam looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Escobar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adam doesn't seem phased though.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adam slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar cracks Adam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Adam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam passes Escobar's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adam is taking a breather. Escobar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#SUB2#
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! Adam has his hands clasped together but Escobar extends and breaks Adam's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Escobar.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juanito Escobar!
During a confident post fight interview, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BB 29 - Kong vs McWrestler
Date: Feb 24, 2022

#R1#
Bryant waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Escobar counters with a body kick.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Bryant.
Good shot there by Escobar.#CUT2#It looks like Kobe Bryant has been cut.
Escobar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bryant.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar feints a counter leg kick.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Bryant slips the punch.
Bryant throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Kobe Bryant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bryant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobar on the side of the head.
Bryant misses with a double jab
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar works Bryant's body with a nice hook.
Bryant throws a nice looking combination but Escobar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bryant counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Bryant misses #KD2#
and Escobar counters with a left hand that sends Bryant to the canvas!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bryant wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bryant is keeping the position for now.
Escobar prevents Bryant from getting back to his feet.
Bryant is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Bryant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryant just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bryant throws a leg kick
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Bryant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryant moves out of range of the strikes.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bryant tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Escobar.
Bryant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar.
Bryant misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Bryant moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
Escobar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Bryant wanted to stand there but Escobar had control of the position. #SUB2#
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing Bryant from standing up. #SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
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 Kobe Bryant's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Escobar dives in for a single leg takedown but Bryant sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#KD#
Bryant drops Escobar with a beautiful combination! Escobar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bryant throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bryant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Bryant closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Bryant has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar lands with a left to the head.
Bryant prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Bryant.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Bryant controls the action.
Escobar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body.
Bryant blocks a body shot from Escobar.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Bryant is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Bryant tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Bryant misses with the head strike. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Escobar as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Escobar.
Escobar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Escobar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Juanito Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bryant.
A short left from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
A short uppercut from Escobar.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar.
Good body shot from Escobar.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Escobar presses Bryant against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Escobar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bryant or not.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
Escobar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bryant backwards. #ROC2#Bryant is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar lands a big right hand that drops Bryant! The killer instinct kicks in and Escobar finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 21 - Bartz vs Jones 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dallas. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dallas misses with a straight right.
Escobar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobar walks into a left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Escobar has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Dallas.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar cracks Dallas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Escobar gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Escobar manages to retain guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dallas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dallas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dallas defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Dallas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dallas lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Dallas avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Dallas landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Dallas wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Dallas postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Dallas stands and throws Escobar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Dallas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Dallas wants to pass the guard but Escobar is defending well. #SUB#
Dallas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar sees it coming and defends easily.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Dallas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escobar wants to control but Dallas is keeping busy.
Dallas thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Dallas seems to be looking for submissions.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dallas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Escobar is just riding it out for now. Dallas eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dallas throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Dallas backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas misses the jab.
Escobar appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escobar scores with a sloppy right hand. Dallas should have avoided that one.
Escobar misses with a low kick as Dallas jumps back.
Dallas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dallas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Escobar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Dallas coming out on top.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
Dallas scores with a body shot.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dallas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Dallas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar enables Dallas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Dallas pushes his legs off easily.
Escobar working a defensive guard here.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Dallas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dallas works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dallas is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
Dallas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dallas trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom.
Dallas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dallas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Escobar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dallas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Escobar misses with some punches.
A short right from Dallas on the inside.
Dallas lands a right hand.
Dallas tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Escobar.
Dallas looking for a takedown.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Escobar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dallas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Escobar to the mat. Escobar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dallas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Dallas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dallas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Escobar wants to sweep here but Dallas controlling him for the moment.
Dallas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
Dallas wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Korben Dallas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dallas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dallas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobar trying to control the position.
Dallas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Korben Dallas dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Dallas just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dallas throws a good cross that connects.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dallas throws a combination. Escobar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dallas throws a jab when Escobar was well out of range.
Good work by Dallas as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Dallas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dallas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar shoots and misses
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Dallas's head.
Dallas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Dallas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escobar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Dallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dallas prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Escobar is not content to let Dallas control the position.
Dallas slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Dallas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escobar tries to roll over but Dallas keeps him under control.
Dallas wants to control but Escobar is keeping him busy.
Dallas is looking to stall here but Escobar recovers full guard.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.
Juanito Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Escobar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dallas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dallas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dallas stopping the sweep attempt from Escobar.#SUB2#
Escobar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dallas defends it easily.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dallas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dallas tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dallas is aware though and is defending well.
Dallas scoring with some ground and pound.
Dallas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Escobar has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dallas should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Escobar has tightened it up now! Dallas 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 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BB 13 - Bartz vs Capellio
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Escobar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broderick at a distance.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Broderick 's waist but Broderick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Broderick throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Escobar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Broderick .#T1#
Good shot there by Broderick .
A head kick by Broderick misses
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Broderick throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Broderick throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Broderick 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a solid body kick.
Broderick connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Broderick . #T2#
Broderick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broderick throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Escobar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Broderick misses with a few strikes there.
Broderick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broderick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar staying out of range there.
Broderick shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3##TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Broderick to the mat! Broderick manages to get full guard.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Broderick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broderick is keeping the position for now.
Escobar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Escobar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Broderick is keeping the position for now.
Broderick wants to stand but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Broderick is retaining full guard.
Broderick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.#T4#
Escobar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broderick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Broderick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT2#Hunter Broderick 's cut is getting worse.
Broderick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Escobar.
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 Hunter Broderick 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Broderick slips under a jab.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Broderick avoids it really well and circles away.
Escobar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick scores with a hook to the body. Escobar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Broderick .#T1##CL2#
Escobar has managed to clinch.
Broderick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Broderick 's efforts to push away.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Broderick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Broderick .
Escobar working aggressively here.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Broderick tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Broderick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar pushes Broderick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broderick looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Escobar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Broderick tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Broderick looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobar is just out of range.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Broderick moves away.
Broderick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Broderick .
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broderick was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
An attempted straight right counter from Broderick misses the target.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Broderick scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Escobar darts in and clinches Broderick up against the cage.
Broderick throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Broderick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Broderick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.#T3#
Broderick throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Broderick misses with a wild combination.
Broderick throws a lazy uppercut
and Broderick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Broderick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Broderick throws a head kick that misses
and Escobar counters with a left to the body.
Hunter Broderick is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broderick throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Broderick throws a sloppy head kick and Escobar moves out of range easily.
Broderick misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Broderick misses with a hook.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Escobar tries to counter with a clinch but Broderick shakes him off and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Broderick as Escobar shoots in.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broderick appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hunter Broderick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hunter Broderick 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Escobar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Broderick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Broderick swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Broderick avoids it easily.
Broderick throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar wants to counter the offense by Broderick and move into the clinch position.
Broderick throws a hook but Escobar blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Broderick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Escobar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Broderick misses.
Broderick swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Broderick napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Escobar happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Escobar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Broderick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Escobar moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Escobar is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Broderick can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Escobar trying to control but Broderick is having none of it. #T3#
Escobar is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Broderick is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Broderick fending off the submission attempt from Escobar. #SUB2#
Escobar working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Escobar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Broderick wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Broderick fending off the submission attempt from Escobar.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for the choke from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!

Juanito Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
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.

Event: BB 6 - Bleak vs Oosthuizen
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Sasai cracks Escobar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sasai catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sasai wants to clinch.
Escobar walks into a straight right hand from Sasai.
Sasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Escobar's head.
Sasai tries to clinch there but Escobar circles away.
Sasai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Sasai. #T1#
Escobar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sasai throws a shot from downtown. Escobar moves away and avoids it.
Escobar scores with a jab.
Escobar slips a jab from Sasai.
Sasai lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand. #CL#
Sasai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sasai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar prevents Sasai from breaking the clinch.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar working aggressively here.
Escobar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sasai misses with some punches.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Escobar.
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sasai's elbow.
Escobar lands a hook that snaps the head of Sasai backwards.
Escobar swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Escobar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Escobar misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar works on Sasai's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasai blocking some punches. #TD2#
Escobar turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Escobar manages to end up in side control.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Sasai can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Escobar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Sasai wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but Sasai doesn't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sasai working to try and regain half guard.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar has hold of Sasai's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sasai manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sasai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Escobar replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sasai blocks it well.
Sasai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Sasai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sasai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Sasai drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar has Sasai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sasai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Escobar to keep the fight standing.
Sasai is trying to break the clinch but Escobar is controlling him.
Escobar misses with some punches. #BC#
Sasai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sasai looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Junichi Sasai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Sasai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Sasai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sasai backing away here, and Escobar unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Junichi Sasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Sasai misses with a lunging right hand
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Sasai moves into the clinch.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sasai prevents a body shot from Escobar. #TD2#
Escobar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sasai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar wants to pass to mount but Sasai is defending the position.
Escobar is looking to take a break and control but Sasai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sasai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Escobar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escobar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
Escobar prevents Sasai from getting the reversal.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sasai is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Escobar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Escobar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Escobar is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sasai is surviving well by controlling Escobar's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Escobar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sasai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sasai.
Escobar is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sasai with a body shot.
Escobar misses with a leg kick.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sasai throws out the jab.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Sasai slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Sasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Sasai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Escobar gets a clinch. #TD#
Sasai pulls Escobar into guard.
Escobar pushing down on Sasai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Escobar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Escobar is pressing down on Sasai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sasai is holding on for now.
Sasai is staying active underneath Escobar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sasai is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.#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#
Escobar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Escobar prevents Sasai from improving his position.
Escobar controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for a submission of some sort.
Junichi Sasai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Sasai is defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Escobar wants to work for an arm triangle but Sasai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Escobar uses his free foot to push down on Sasai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sasai.
Escobar tries to control but Sasai wriggling away. #SUB2#
Escobar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Sasai turns into him and now he's in Escobar's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Escobar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sasai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Junichi Sasai.
I think Escobar 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Juanito Escobar!

Juanito Escobar wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CMMA 155 Fudd v Schrute
Date: Sep 10, 2021

#R1##CL#
Gonna Get Onya drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Escobar tries to work over Gonna Get Onya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonna Get Onya has Escobar pushed against the cage.#TD#
Gonna Get Onya has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Escobar regains guard immediately.
Gonna Get Onya won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.
Gonna Get Onya forces his way into half guard.
Gonna Get Onya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Gonna Get Onya is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya is keen to just control but Escobar is a slippery customer.
Escobar tries to roll over but Gonna Get Onya keeps him under control.
Escobar wants to control but Gonna Get Onya is keeping busy.
Gonna Get Onya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.
Escobar trying to control here.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gonna Get Onya controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonna Get Onya blocks a jab.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonna Get Onya shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Gonna Get Onya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonna Get Onya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Gonna Get Onya persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gonna Get Onya's guard.
Escobar is pushing down on Gonna Get Onya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gonna Get Onya is fighting to maintain full guard but Escobar has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but Gonna Get Onya defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to stand. #T3#
Escobar wants to control but Gonna Get Onya is keeping him busy.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to stand.
Escobar passes to full mount!
Gonna Get Onya swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Gonna Get Onya is squirming around nicely.
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonna Get Onya is desperately trying to improve his position but Escobar has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonna Get Onya is just holding on here. Escobar manages to take his back. #SUB2#
Escobar working for the choke. #T4#
Escobar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gonna Get Onya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gonna Get Onya tries to hold on but Escobar postures up.
Gonna Get Onya is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar avoids the attempt from Gonna Get Onya to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Escobar throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Gonna Get Onya moves into the clinch.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to pull guard but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Gonna Get Onya pulls guard successfully.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonna Get Onya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Escobar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Escobar works his way into side control.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to work for a sweep but Escobar has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gonna Get Onya is looking to escape.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gonna Get Onya haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Gonna Get Onya wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Gonna Get Onya sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gonna Get Onya wants to control but Escobar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Escobar stops Gonna Get Onya from getting back to his feet.
Escobar trying to control the pace.
Gonna Get Onya 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!#SUB#
Gonna Get Onya working for a choke but Escobar is defending well.
Juanito Escobar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gonna Get Onya is hanging on to Escobar's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Escobar covering up well and avoiding damage.
Escobar is trying to break free.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control.
Escobar is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Gonna Get Onya throwing sloppy strikes.
Escobar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gonna Get Onya thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Escobar has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gonna Get Onya tries to control but Escobar wriggling away. #T3#
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar tries to hold on but Gonna Get Onya pushes him away.
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Gonna Get Onya isn't that keen on the idea.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya tries to control but Escobar wriggling away. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Gonna Get Onya's attempts to control the action.
Escobar working to try and regain half guard.
Gonna Get Onya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rona Gonna Get Onya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonna Get Onya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gonna Get Onya is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Escobar lands a head kick. Gonna Get Onya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gonna Get Onya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar connects with a body shot that sends Gonna Get Onya's belly button to the back.
Escobar scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Escobar lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonna Get Onya wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Escobar manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Escobar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gonna Get Onya!
Escobar trying to control but Gonna Get Onya is having none of it. #T1#
Gonna Get Onya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonna Get Onya tries to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Gonna Get Onya gets back to half guard.
Gonna Get Onya is in trouble now - Escobar has advanced to mount!
Gonna Get Onya is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gonna Get Onya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gonna Get Onya shrugs it off.
Escobar controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Gonna Get Onya is trying to escape the mount.
Gonna Get Onya tries to hold on but Escobar postures up.
Gonna Get Onya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonna Get Onya has given up his back. Will we see Escobar going for some submissions? #SUB2#
Escobar working for a choke but Gonna Get Onya is defending well. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a choke but Gonna Get Onya is defending well. #T3#
Escobar trying to control momentarily.
Gonna Get Onya is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Escobar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gonna Get Onya defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Escobar avoiding Gonna Get Onya 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gonna Get Onya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Escobar avoids the attempt from Gonna Get Onya to control.
Escobar tries to control but Gonna Get Onya wriggling away. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Gonna Get Onya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get Onya is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
Escobar wants to finish this one by submission but Gonna Get Onya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Escobar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
An out of breath Juanito Escobar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CMMA 140 Kanaani v Morrison
Date: Aug 06, 2021

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#TD#
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!#T3##SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #REVB#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
Escobar takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green lands a jab.#TD#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: CMMA XS2 Bradock v Macropus
Date: Jul 12, 2021

#R1#
Beast moves out of range of the body kick.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Escobar connects with a body shot.#TD#
Beast closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Escobar did well to prevent Beast getting side control.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beast throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Beast postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beast content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Beast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a triangle but Beast pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beast is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Beast slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beast tries to free his leg and advance position but Escobar is retaining full guard.
Beast scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Escobar looking to control.
We've been hearing that Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Beast's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beast works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Beast lands a couple of elbows.
Beast wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beast is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beast defends well.#SUB2#
Escobar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Beast is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beast looking to pass the guard.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Beast from controlling successfully.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Beast chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beast gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Beast drops back looking for a leg! Escobar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Escobar manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Escobar's guard.
Beast makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Escobar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Beast has passed into side control.
Escobar is not content to let Beast control the position.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom here.
Beast trying to control the position but Escobar is working away.
Escobar is trying to control Beast's posture but Beast avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Za Beast dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beast takes a jab right on the kisser.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Beast slips the punch.#CL#
Beast has closed the distance and engaged Escobar in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Beast tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beast shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Beast avoids it with no problem.
Beast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Escobar as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Escobar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1##CL#
Beast drives through and clinches with Escobar against the cage.
Beast is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Za Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Escobar cracks Beast with a nice body shot.
Escobar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beast avoiding damage.
Escobar can't find room to land a body shot as Beast controls the action.
Beast holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Escobar on the inside.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Beast goes for a takedown in the clinch but Escobar prevents it.
Escobar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Beast is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beast is trying to drag Escobar to the mat but Escobar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Beast tries to clinch up.
A jab lands there for Escobar.#T3#
Beast gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beast doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar counters with a crisp right that sends Beast to the canvas! Escobar follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CMMA 117 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Dooseldorf lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Dooseldorf is looking to clinch.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dooseldorf.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dooseldorf just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dooseldorf.
Dooseldorf lunges at Escobar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobar's hand.
Dooseldorf misses with a looping left.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dooseldorf throws out the jab.
Dooseldorf slips a straight right by Escobar.
Dooseldorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dooseldorf misses with a body shot
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Escobar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar connects with a right hand. Dooseldorf shakes it off.#ROC2#Dooseldorf is rocked!
Dooseldorf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Oh Dooseldorf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar defending well as Dooseldorf loads up on a big left hand.
Dooseldorf seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dooseldorf misses the target. #T1#
Dooseldorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dooseldorf shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Escobar shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Dooseldorf manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dooseldorf ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dooseldorf with a jab.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Dooseldorf avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Escobar pushes Dooseldorf up against the cage in a clinch.
Dooseldorf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Dooseldorf's ribcage. Dooseldorf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Escobar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar.
Dooseldorf has had enough of the clinch but Escobar keeps him there for the moment.
Dooseldorf tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2##BC2#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dooseldorf misses with a straight right.
Dooseldorf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Henry Dooseldorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dooseldorf misses.
Dooseldorf swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Dooseldorf is countered with a crisp right hand from Escobar that sends him to the canvas! Escobar follows him to the mat into side control. #SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dooseldorf struggling a bit here.
Dooseldorf gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Escobar avoids the attempt from Dooseldorf to control.
Escobar trying to control but Dooseldorf is having none of it. #T3#
Escobar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Escobar looking to control but Dooseldorf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Escobar fails to move to back control.
Dooseldorf is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Escobar controlling the position easily from mount.
Dooseldorf is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobar wants to control the pace but Dooseldorf is squirming around nicely.
Dooseldorf wants to control but Escobar is having none of it.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar is looking to work his way around to Dooseldorf's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Escobar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dooseldorf is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dooseldorf squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dooseldorf wants to hold on but Escobar pushes him away.
Dooseldorf is trying to escape the mount but Escobar keeps good control and instead manages to take Dooseldorf's back. #SUB2#
Dooseldorf is trying to get to his feet but he's left his neck exposed and Escobar manages to sink in a rear naked choke! Great counter grappling by Escobar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juanito Escobar!
Juanito Escobar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CMMA 106: Contenders II
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a jab when Watkins was well out of range.
It seemed like Watkins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Escobar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Escobar tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watkins scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins working aggressively here. #BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Watkins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Escobar throws out a leg kick but Watkins moves out of range and Escobar only half commits.
Watkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Watkins darts in trying to clinch
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Escobar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Escobar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Watkins manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Watkins wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Escobar wants to pass the guard but Watkins is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Escobar prevents Watkins from standing back up.
Escobar is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watkins on the side of the head.
Watkins tries to clinch up.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Escobar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watkins.
Watkins unleashes a big counter combination but Escobar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Watkins tries to clinch up but Escobar circles away and keeps his distance.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Watkins checks the leg kick.
Escobar looks for a takedown but Watkins sprawls well.#T3#
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Watkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar digs a right hand underneath Watkins's ribcage. Watkins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watkins throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watkins misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Escobar works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Watkins pushes Escobar off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice cross by Watkins.#T4#
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Watkins wants to clinch.
Watkins moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Escobar misses with an uppercut.
Escobar misses with a hook.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobar off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Watkins working aggressively here.
Watkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Watkins avoids the body shot from Escobar.
Escobar takes a swing at Watkins's ribcage but misses.
Escobar throws a right hand that Watkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Watkins also avoids with ease.
Escobar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Watkins in his tracks.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar missing with a left hand there. Watkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watkins blocks a jab.
Watkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watkins.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Escobar.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Watkins fails to land.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins misses with some punches. #T1#
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Watkins blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Escobar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Watkins clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watkins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
An inside leg kick from Escobar misses.
Watkins moves in looking to clinch but Escobar pushes him off.
Escobar dives in and grabs Watkins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Watkins pushes down on Escobar's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watkins checks a leg kick nicely.
Watkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Escobar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watkins lands a right hand.
Escobar blocks a body shot from Watkins.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Escobar.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action.
Watkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Escobar misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Watkins can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar controls the action. #BC#
Escobar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Escobar throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Escobar tries for a takedown but Watkins manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watkins tries to throw a body punch but Escobar avoids it by throwing Watkins back against the cage.
Watkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar scores with a shot to the side of Watkins's head.
Escobar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Watkins after a bit of a struggle.
Escobar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watkins.
Watkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins gets through Escobar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Escobar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Escobar tries to work over Watkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Watkins tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Escobar.
Watkins digs a right hand into Escobar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Escobar's gas tank.
Watkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Watkins is working Escobar over against the cage.
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Watkins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Watkins lands with a right to the head.
Watkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Watkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Escobar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watkins.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Watkins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Escobar manages to break the clinch.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Watkins is looking to clinch but Escobar is avoiding it.
Watkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watkins.
Watkins wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Watkins tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Watkins instigates a clinch.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Escobar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Watkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watkins lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Watkins is pressed up against the cage. Escobar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Watkins down to the mat. Watkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch successfully.
A shot in the inside from Watkins.
Watkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Escobars head.
Escobar can't break the clinch.
Escobar tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Escobar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watkins lands an uppercut.
Escobar tries to score a body lock takedown but Watkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Escobar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Watkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Watkins as the two fighters clinch.
Watkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar blocks a body shot from Watkins.
Watkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD#
Escobar lands a takedown into guard. #ES2#
Watkins pushes Escobar off and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.#T2#
Watkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
Watkins lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Watkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watkins lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Watkins tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Watkins is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Watkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Watkins dips a shoulder and cracks Escobar with a mighty uppercut! Escobar falls back against the cage and Watkins unloads with a barrage of strikes! Escobar is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Watkins screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Craig Watkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C4 - XXXII - Williams v Diesel
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Gump throws a looping overhand right but Escobar ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gump scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar lands a jab-cross combination.
Gump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gump takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gump misses with an uppercut.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Gump catches Escobar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gump throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Gump is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escobar counters with a huge right that knocks Gump out cold! Escobar is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juanito Escobar!
A relieved looking Juanito Escobar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Forrest Gump spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to Jenny'.

Event: C4 XXVII - Abner vs. Pwent
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Escobar 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Juanito Escobar has been cut.
Escobar walks into a stiff left hand from Lightning.#KD#
Lightning drops Escobar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Escobar looks back up at him and smiles so Lightning waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Lightning ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobar is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightning finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar lands with a hook. Lightning tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
Escobar throws a body punch but Lightning moves out of range.
Lightning is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Lightning. #KD#
Lightning cracks Escobar with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Escobar looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lightning finish him?
Good leg kick by Escobar.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Lightning. #KD#
Lightning lands a big head kick that sends Escobar tumbling to the mat! Lightning takes a step backwards and waves Escobar back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lightning looks for the body kick but Escobar saw that one coming.
A big left from Lightning misses.
Escobar with the counter takedown but Lightning avoids it easily.
Escobar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Escobar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Lightning slips under a jab from Escobar.
Escobar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lightning pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lightning lands a front kick.
Lightning misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Lightning lands a big uppercut and Escobar crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Escobar looks OK. Lightning waves Escobar back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar avoids the body shot from Lightning.
Lightning goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lightning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lightning throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Escobar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lightning uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lightning getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Escobar gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lightning gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Might Lightning!
Might Lightning seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C4 XXII - Kamara vs. Abner
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Escobar misses with a shot to the body
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escobar throws a hook to the side of Green's head but Green sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Escobar fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Green misses the target.
Juanito Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt.
Escobar throws a body shot but no joy.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Green's hands.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar blocks a jab.
Escobar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Escobar lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back. #T1#
Escobar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Green looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Green scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Green takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Escobar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
A left lands for Escobar.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Green. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Green.
Escobar with a hook.
Escobar moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected. #T2#
Green takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Escobar.#KD#
Green lands a big right hand that sends Escobar crashing to the mat! Green stays standing though and waves Escobar back to his feet!#ROC#Escobar is rocked!
Escobar punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobar duly obliges.
Green throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Essence Dive in the buildup to the fight.
Escobar scores with a nice head shot.
Green is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Escobar feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, Escobar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Escobar tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Escobar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Green wants to stand up but Escobar is controlling him. #T3#
Escobar looking to pass the guard.
Escobar stands and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Escobar controls the position from side control.
Green wants to control but Escobar postures up.
Escobar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working. #SUB2#
Escobar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Green knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Green regains half guard.#SUB2#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar prevents Green from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Escobar in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Escobar is working for a kimura here but Green manages to reverse the position and he's now in Escobar's guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Escobar trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Escobar moves out of range as Green strikes.
Escobar lands a body shot.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Green gets caught flat footed, as Escobar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Escobar manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Green tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Escobar manages to move to mount!
Green is wriggling around trying to escape.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Green is looking to escape.
Escobar avoids the attempt from Green to control.#T1#
Green is squirming around, avoiding Escobar's attempts to control the action.
Green keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Green is holding on tight.
Green can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Escobar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Green working to try and regain half guard.
Green has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there. #T2##SUB2#
Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Green is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.
Our spies down at at No Stepchild - No Entrance inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Green is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Escobar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Green tries to escape but Escobar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Escobar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Green is trying to get back to his feet but Escobar has full control of the position and if anything, Green has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You can see the frustration on Green's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T3##SUB2#
Green is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Green is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Escobar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well, with Escobar on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Green is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for the choke from the back position but Green is controlling his hands well.
Green tries to escape but Escobar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Green defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Escobar's arms.
Green wants to control his opponent's hands but Escobar gets his hands free.
Green trying to get back to his feet but Escobar is in full control for now.
Escobar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Green is really stuck here.
Green is trying to get back to his feet but Escobar has full control of the position and if anything, Green has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB2#
Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Green is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.
Green staying busy and making it hard for Escobar to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green tries to break free.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Green manages to reverse the position and now he's in Escobar's guard. Nice work there by Green.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Escobar's guard.
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.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Escobar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Escobar throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Escobar connects with a looping right hand.
Escobar throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Escobar.
Escobar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar slips under a jab.
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Green's head.
Juanito Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws a shot from downtown. Green moves away and avoids it.
Escobar scores with a jab to the body.
Green has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
Green takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Green paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Escobar misses with a looping left.
Escobar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Green slips the punch.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Escobar slips a straight right by Green.
Escobar cracks Green with a right hand to the side of the head.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Green wants to stand back up but Escobar manages to pass into side control.
Mike Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Escobar tries for a kimura but Green is defending well.
Green is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Green is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position.
Escobar works to advance to full mount. Green defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Escobar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Green is holding on tight.
Green is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Escobar wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Green has given up his back. Will we see Escobar going for some submissions? #T3#
Green is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Escobar seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Green's chin but Green turns very nicely into Escobar's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Green.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Escobar is proving hard to escape from.
Escobar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Escobar trying to control the position here.
Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Escobar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green wanted to stand there but Escobar had control of the position.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Green postures up.
Green trying to stand up but can't free himself from Escobar's guard.#SUB#
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Escobar dives on top into guard.#REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
Juanito Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!
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.

Event: C4 XVI - Kamara vs. Stuckey
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Escobar misses with a two punch combination.
Sins wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Sins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Escobar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Escobar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sins!
Escobar working away.#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!
Escobar working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Escobar swings around for an armbar but Sins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Escobar's guard.
Escobar wants to sweep but no luck.
Sins sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
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. #REVR#
Sins is controlling Escobar's trapped leg to prevent Escobar from advancing to side control.
Escobar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sins is refusing to be controlled, as Escobar sits in half guard.
Sins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Escobar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Escobar looking to secure an arm triangle but Sins defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Escobar working for a submission but Sins is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Escobar is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Escobar avoids the attempt from Sins to control.#SUB#
Escobar goes for an armbar but Sins turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Sins. #T3#
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sins from controlling successfully.
Sins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Sins stays in close to Escobar's body and controls the position.
Sins wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Escobar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
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.
Sins looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sins is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Escobar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sins trying to keep a closed guard but Escobar is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juanito Escobar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Sins wants to clinch up but Escobar keeps it at a distance.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sins stuffs the takedown.
Sins throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Escobar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sins missing with a left hand there. Escobar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Escobar catches Sins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Sins had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar misses with a body punch
and Sins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Escobar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Sins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Sins throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Escobar is looking to counter punch.
Escobar lands with a cross.
Sins misses with a looping right.
Escobar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Johnny Sins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escobar misses with a straight left.
Sins wants to counter with a clinch but Escobar pushes him away.
Escobar walks into a jab.
Johnny Sins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Sins sizes up Escobar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Sins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sins is trying to keep Escobar in close.
Sins keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Sins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Escobar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Escobar drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Escobar jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sins can't keep his opponent in guard - Escobar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Escobar is trying to work for a kimura but Sins is defending well.
Escobar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Escobar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Escobar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sins is just riding it out for now. Escobar eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Escobar is trying to control. Sins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Escobar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Escobar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sins defends it well.
Escobar is trying to control the action in half guard but Sins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juanito Escobar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Sins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar has time to react.
Escobar misses with a takedown attempt - Sins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Escobar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Sins rushes Escobar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sins misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Escobar.
Sins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Escobar misses with a low kick.
Sins tries to counter with a clinch but Escobar shakes him off and moves away.
Donk. Sins catches Escobar right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Sins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Escobar momentarily.
Sins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sins misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sins is fending him off so far but Escobar persists. Nope, Sins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juanito Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sins misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Sins lands but Escobar takes it in his stride.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Sins's ribs.
Sins throws a leg kick but Escobar checks it.
Sins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Sins misses #TD#
and Escobar counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar is trying to move to mount but Sins reverses beautifully and ends up in Escobar's guard.
Sins controlling from the top position.
Escobar pulls Sins in to control the position.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sins from controlling successfully.
Juanito Escobar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar has Sins pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Sins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Escobar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Sins from controlling successfully.
Escobar pulls Sins in to control the position.
Sins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sins advances position into side control!
Johnny Sins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar tries to bench press Sins off him but Sins keeps the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Escobar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Escobar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sins's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobar trying to control from the bottom.
Sins prevents Escobar from improving his position.
Escobar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sins's back!#SUB#
Escobar is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sins is defending well though. Escobar let's go of the attempt for now.
Sins 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.
Sins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Sins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Escobar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juanito Escobar!

Event: test2
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Two swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Four.#T1##TD2#
Two bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Two working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T2#
Two works to advance to full mount. Four defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Two thowing shots but they're missing.
Two throwing strikes here but Four is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Two tries to control but Four wriggling away.
Two throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Two blocks Four's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #SU2#
Two stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four fails with a takedown attempt.
Two lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
mw Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Two has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 9:10
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... mw Two!

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