PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabe Garcia (ranked 23719 p4p, 2227 weight class) and Vasil Dankovich (ranked 558 p4p, 265 weight class). Vasil Dankovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garcia
vs
Dankovich

190 cm
30
280
0 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
260
10 - 4 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Conquer

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabe Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Vasil Dankovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a right and a left that Dankovich avoids nicely.
It seemed like Dankovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dankovich sprawls well. Dankovich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Dankovich throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Gabe Garcia has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Dankovich gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabe Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dankovich breaks from the clinch.
Dankovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dankovich with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Garcia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dankovich defends it nicely.
Gabe Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich drops Garcia with a naaaaasty hook - Garcia is in real trouble here! Dankovich dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasil Dankovich!
An out of breath Vasil Dankovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.