PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between souske Sagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DYEP GARCIA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sagara
vs
GARCIA

150 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, souske Sagara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, DYEP GARCIA!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sagara!

It looks like DYEP GARCIA has been cut.
GARCIA lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sagara swats away the attempt to clinch by GARCIA.

GARCIA moves into the clinch.
Sagara tries for a takedown but GARCIA manages to get underhooks.
Sagara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but GARCIA is keeping busy.
Sagara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
GARCIA fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sagara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
GARCIA working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sagara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but GARCIA has him pressed against the cage.
GARCIA blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagara could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
GARCIA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sagara walks away with a smile on his face. GARCIA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sagara misses with a combination
and GARCIA counters with a head kick. That will keep Sagara thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Sagara misses

and GARCIA counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sagara won't be happy with that.
Sagara defending against the ground and pound.
GARCIA working the body and head with strikes.
Sagara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for GARCIA on the ground.
Sagara is working to avoid the ground and pound but GARCIA connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

GARCIA goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sagara rolls with the submission and now he's on top in GARCIA's guard! Nice work there by Sagara!
GARCIA 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.
GARCIA managing to control the position.

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.
GARCIA thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
GARCIA looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagara might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
GARCIA controls Sagara momentarily but Sagara frees himself.
GARCIA wants to sweep but no luck.
GARCIA has control of Sagara's left arm, preventing Sagara from doing any damage.
Sagara wants to get up but he can't break GARCIA's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GARCIA is controlling Sagara's posture.
GARCIA is trying to keep Sagara in close.
GARCIA looks gassed!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sagara moves into range and clinches up with GARCIA.

Sagara manages to break the clinch.
GARCIA tests Sagara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sagara slaps away a takedown attempt from GARCIA, before circling back to the center of the mat.
souske Sagara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DYEP GARCIA.

Sagara has GARCIA up against the cage in a clinch.
GARCIA is trying to maintain a safe position but Sagara gets an underhook and turns GARCIA into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GARCIA keeps control of Sagara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagara lands with a light punch inside.
Sagara fails to pull guard.

Sagara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sagara closes the distance but GARCIA moves to the side
and GARCIA counters with a leg kick.
Sagara fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagara throws a lazy head kick
and GARCIA counters with a left and a right that stings Sagara.

GARCIA shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sagara's guard.

GARCIA decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
GARCIA stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and GARCIA wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
GARCIA shoots for a takedown but Sagara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sagara misses with a takedown

and GARCIA counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DYEP GARCIA dominated that round.
The cut man is working on DYEP GARCIA'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.

GARCIA fails with a takedown attempt.
A low kick from Sagara is predictable there
and GARCIA counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Sagara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. GARCIA manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Sagara decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on GARCIA, up you get!

Sagara scores with a takedown into GARCIA's guard.

Sagara stands up and waves to GARCIA to follow him.
GARCIA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sagara as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sagara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but GARCIA paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

GARCIA is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sagara's half guard.
GARCIA is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sagara on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sagara tries to get out of the position.
GARCIA takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sagara regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from GARCIA.
GARCIA is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as GARCIA accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GARCIA lands a couple of elbows.

GARCIA decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sagara, up you get!
GARCIA shoots in and drives through. Sagara sprawls well.
souske Sagara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DYEP GARCIA.
Sagara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sagara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
souske Sagara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from GARCIA.
Sagara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sagara fails with an attempt to clinch.

GARCIA closes the distance and pushes Sagara back into the cage.

Sagara breaks from the clinch.
GARCIA fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagara with a lazy takedown attempt
and GARCIA counters with a three punch combo that has Sagara backing up. Sagara nods at GARCIA to acknowledge the strikes.

GARCIA looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

GARCIA stands and steps away. Sagara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sagara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and GARCIA counters with a head kick.
Sagara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sagara shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
GARCIA shoots in looking for a takedown. Sagara tries to sprawl out of it but GARCIA keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sagara manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sagara scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

GARCIA actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagara wants to stand up but GARCIA is controlling the position.
GARCIA is concentrating on defense, preventing Sagara from advancing position.
GARCIA trying to control but Sagara postures up.
GARCIA is looking for a sweep. Sagara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 souske Sagara will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DYEP GARCIA's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Sagara closes the distance but GARCIA moves to the side

and GARCIA counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by GARCIA.
Sagara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
GARCIA digs a right hand underneath Sagara's ribcage. Sagara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
GARCIA can't break the clinch.
GARCIA jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sagara walks away with a smile on his face. GARCIA gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sagara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sagara tries to clinch there but GARCIA circles away.
Sagara throws a combination that misses

so GARCIA counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
DYEP GARCIA has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sagara is working an open guard so GARCIA takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from GARCIA.
Sagara shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as GARCIA sprawls well. GARCIA wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sagara gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sagara tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GARCIA fails with a takedown attempt.
Sagara has his takedown stuffed
and GARCIA counters with a two punch combo.

Sagara clinches.
Sagara is trying to drag GARCIA to the mat but GARCIA 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 souske Sagara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sagara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from GARCIA.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sagara as GARCIA tries to tie him up.

Sagara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
GARCIA trying to control but Sagara postures up.
GARCIA is trying to get back to full guard.
GARCIA has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
GARCIA pushes Sagara off looking to stand but Sagara dives back in and keeps control.
GARCIA wants to get back to full guard.
Sagara seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
GARCIA tries to get to full guard but Sagara has control of the leg.
GARCIA is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sagara misses the shot to the body.
GARCIA looks for a takedown but Sagara sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from GARCIA.
GARCIA fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
souske Sagara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sagara thumps GARCIA with a low kick.
Sagara closes the distance but GARCIA moves to the side
and GARCIA counters with a flying knee. Nice.
GARCIA changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sagara tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and GARCIA counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagara keeps control of GARCIA as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but GARCIA has him pressed against the cage.
Sagara lands with a right to the head.
GARCIA tries to pull guard but Sagara won't allow it.
Sagara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

GARCIA pulls Sagara into guard.
GARCIA pulls Sagara in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now GARCIA is on top in guard.
Sagara is looking to stand back up but GARCIA counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Sagara.
Sagara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
DYEP GARCIA comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well GARCIA 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DYEP GARCIA!