PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Emerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - . Emerson has chosen Laurent Wolf - No Stress as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Garcia
vs
Emerson

189 cm
23
174 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

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Solid boxing
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Emerson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emerson misses with the combination.

Emerson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcia to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Garcia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.

Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emerson dives on top into guard.
Emerson advances to half guard.
Emerson moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.

Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Emerson uses it to pass to side control.
Garcia tries to bench press Emerson off him but Emerson keeps the position.
Garcia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Emerson tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emerson has hold of Garcia's hands but Garcia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garcia not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcia preventing the sweep.
Emerson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Emerson is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emerson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emerson misses with a double jab.

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.

Garcia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Garcia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Garcia jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Emerson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Emerson and Garcia has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Emerson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Garcia off and has taken his back!

Emerson working for a choke but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia turns into Emerson and is now in his guard.

Garcia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emerson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emerson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emerson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Boris Garcia will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emerson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garcia.
Emerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from Emerson.
Emerson with a jab.
Emerson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Emerson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emerson is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Garcia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Emerson pushes past his half guard into mount!

Emerson looking for a guillotine from mount but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia can't escape the position.

Emerson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Garcia is trying to reverse the position but instead Emerson has taken his back - oops!

Garcia showing good submission defense here.
Emerson is breathing heavily.
Garcia tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Garcia can't escape the position.
Garcia regains half guard.

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

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.

Emerson is trying to work for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Emerson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Emerson is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Emerson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia tries to roll over but Emerson keeps him under control.
Emerson is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia gets back to full guard.

Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emerson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Emerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Emerson throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Emerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Emerson shoots in looking for a takedown. Garcia tries to sprawl out of it but Emerson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garcia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garcia showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is trying to work for a kimura but Emerson is defending well.

Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Emerson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

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.
Emerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Emerson defends it easily.

Garcia working for submissions but it's allowed Emerson to get to half guard.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emerson is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emerson to get the leverage.
Garcia is pressing down on Emerson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Garcia working for a triangle but Emerson defends it easily.

Garcia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emerson looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Emerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emerson has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.

Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Emerson passes into half guard.

Emerson wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emerson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Emerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garcia 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!