PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin SmallWeiner (ranked 5088 p4p, 6419 weight class) and Rick Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin SmallWeiner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

SmallWeiner
vs
Garcia

225 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
135
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Martin SmallWeiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rick Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
SmallWeiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
SmallWeiner shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
SmallWeiner avoids the head kick by Garcia.

Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Garcia swings around for an armbar but SmallWeiner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Garcia's guard.
SmallWeiner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
SmallWeiner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
SmallWeiner with a flurry of punches that miss.
SmallWeiner with a flurry of punches that miss.
SmallWeiner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
SmallWeiner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
SmallWeiner trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to sweep here but SmallWeiner controlling him for the moment.
SmallWeiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia pulls SmallWeiner in close to prevent any damage.
SmallWeiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

SmallWeiner scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
SmallWeiner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Garcia working for a triangle but SmallWeiner defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmallWeiner throwing strikes but missing.
SmallWeiner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
SmallWeiner postures up.
Garcia might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control SmallWeiner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but SmallWeiner is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from SmallWeiner does no damage.

SmallWeiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
SmallWeiner working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SmallWeiner trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
SmallWeiner taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin SmallWeiner 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.

Garcia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Garcia shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. SmallWeiner is trying to defend but Garcia finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SmallWeiner is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SmallWeiner tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
SmallWeiner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Garcia putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Garcia goes for an armbar but he's not got it… SmallWeiner turns into him and now he's in Garcia's guard.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but SmallWeiner is proving a slippery customer.
SmallWeiner pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
SmallWeiner thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has hold of SmallWeiner's hands but SmallWeiner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

SmallWeiner seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.

Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
SmallWeiner controlling the action here.
SmallWeiner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

SmallWeiner is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SmallWeiner to get the leverage.

SmallWeiner is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for SmallWeiner to get the leverage.
SmallWeiner slows the pace down in half guard.
SmallWeiner winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SmallWeiner wants to stand up but Garcia has a hold of him and won't allow it.
SmallWeiner is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Martin SmallWeiner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.
SmallWeiner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

SmallWeiner looking for submissions off his back.
SmallWeiner regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to control from the top but SmallWeiner keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
SmallWeiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Garcia keeping moving, preventing SmallWeiner from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and SmallWeiner is now in half guard.
SmallWeiner trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
SmallWeiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SmallWeiner trying to control from Garcia's half guard. Garcia has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but SmallWeiner is one step ahead there.
SmallWeiner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
SmallWeiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Garcia is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SmallWeiner looking to sit in guard and control but Garcia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

SmallWeiner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Garcia has passed into side control.
SmallWeiner is looking to reverse the position.
Garcia working the head with strikes.
Garcia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
SmallWeiner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
SmallWeiner is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can SmallWeiner avoid being mounted?
Garcia wants to stand up but SmallWeiner is controlling the position.
Garcia trying to control the action but SmallWeiner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SmallWeiner is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Garcia.
I think SmallWeiner 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rick Garcia!