PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherman Stafford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stafford has chosen Sherman's too sexy as his entrance music. Devon Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sherman Stafford's chin.

Garcia
vs
Stafford

170 cm
26
170 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

186 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sherman Stafford!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stafford wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.

Stafford drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stafford jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stafford wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stafford on the ground.

Stafford drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stafford has Garcia in his guard.
Garcia trying to control but Stafford is working from the bottom.

Stafford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.

Stafford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stafford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stafford looks gassed!
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Stafford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stafford looking to control.

Garcia gets to his feet. Stafford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Stafford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stafford looking for subs off his back but Garcia has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia trying to control the pace.
Garcia'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stafford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stafford has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcia is working away from the top position though.

Stafford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.

Stafford is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Stafford looking for submissions off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Stafford circles away easily

and Stafford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stafford.
Stafford trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Stafford is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Stafford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stafford prevents Garcia from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sherman Stafford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stafford has his takedown stuffed

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Garcia decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Garcia tries to clinch but Stafford is having none of it.
Stafford misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a low kick, right behind Stafford 's knee.
Stafford shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.
Devon Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherman Stafford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stafford wants to control but Garcia postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stafford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stafford wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia content to control rather than advance.

Stafford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia throwing shots but Stafford is blocking nicely.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Stafford is working away.
Garcia moves into full mount! Stafford won't be happy about that!
Stafford tries to lock up and control but Garcia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stafford working to try and regain half guard.

Garcia is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Stafford has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Garcia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stafford is looking to escape.
Stafford regains half guard.
Stafford moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stafford working for a triangle but Garcia defends it easily.

Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stafford, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Stafford. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.

Stafford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.

Stafford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcia wants to control but Stafford is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stafford is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is not content to let Stafford control the position.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stafford wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia tries to roll over but Stafford keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Garcia dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Stafford misses with a takedown
and Garcia counters with a left and a right that stings Stafford.

Garcia drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stafford looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Garcia passes into side control.
Devon Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stafford is looking for a sweep.
Stafford can't do much from the bottom here.
Stafford manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Stafford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.

Stafford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stafford with the active half guard here but Garcia passes nicely into side control.
Garcia trying to control the position but Stafford is working away.
Stafford avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Garcia.
Stafford manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.

Stafford looking for submissions off his back.
Stafford won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.

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

Stafford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Stafford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Stafford actively working from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Garcia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stafford struggling a bit here.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Stafford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working away.

Garcia decides to stand back up. Garcia steps back and let's Stafford get back to his feet.

Stafford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Stafford 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.

Stafford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garcia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stafford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stafford 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.

Stafford is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Devon Garcia!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Devon Garcia!

Devon Garcia wins by unanimous decision!