PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamish MacNab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes into the arena with Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies blaring out of the sound system. Hamish MacNab is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Garcia
vs
MacNab

175 cm
27
153 lbs
14 - 3 - 1

157 cm
25
145 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q156 Stam/159 Rec

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hamish MacNab!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacNab misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
MacNab takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
MacNab displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacNab.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MacNab was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Hamish MacNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacNab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but MacNab avoids it easily.
MacNab avoids the body shot from Garcia.
MacNab throws a sloppy body shot
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia lands with a nice body punch.

MacNab moves into the clinch.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
MacNab is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
MacNab dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
MacNab throws a knee to the head but misses.
MacNab misses with an elbow strike.
MacNab throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MacNab lands a nice elbow.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from MacNab on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacNab throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the body.
MacNab lands an elbow inside that Garcia shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacNab throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia avoids the elbow strike from MacNab, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, MacNab throws an elbow but misses.
Garcia misses with a punch on the inside.
MacNab lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by MacNab.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNab throws an elbow that misses.

Garcia pulls guard.
MacNab trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.

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

Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacNab is aware though and is defending well.

Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacNab defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacNab would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia is working an open guard so MacNab takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacNab misses with a hook.
MacNab is looking to clinch.
MacNab swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
MacNab throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
MacNab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
MacNab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNab just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Garcia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacNab is looking to clinch.
MacNab takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Garcia.
MacNab tries to clinch up.
MacNab drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from MacNab.
Garcia dips to his left and cracks MacNab with an uppercut!
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia throws a series of strikes that have MacNab backpedaling.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacNab misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. MacNab fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacNab manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacNab walks into a jab.
Garcia scores with a jab. MacNab acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacNab looks to clinch
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of MacNab's head but MacNab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
MacNab scores with a hook.
A slow jab from MacNab misses its intended target.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. MacNab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from MacNab.
Garcia throws the left hand but MacNab avoids the punch easily.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab.
Garcia takes a swing at MacNab's ribcage but misses.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacNab in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacNab's hands.
Garcia with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Garcia.
MacNab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.

Garcia gets the takedown into side control.
MacNab sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
MacNab gets back to full guard.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but MacNab blocks nicely.
Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacNab 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.
MacNab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

MacNab kicks Garcia off and gets to his feet.
MacNab misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from MacNab.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
Garcia looks to land a combination but MacNab avoids it well.
MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab.
Hamish MacNab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacNab scores with a shot to the body.
Garcia looks to land a combination but MacNab avoids it well.
MacNab throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. MacNab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Garcia scores with a takedown into MacNab's guard.
MacNab keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! MacNab is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacNab 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.

MacNab stands and steps away. Garcia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacNab is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MacNab slips under a jab from Garcia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia moves away from the strike by MacNab.
MacNab ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacNab at a distance.
The fighters circling - MacNab throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rolando Garcia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

MacNab throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by MacNab which made him look bad.
Garcia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacNab is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacNab looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia thuds a left hand into MacNab's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNab. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacNab misses with an uppercut.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on MacNab's shoulder, as MacNab tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacNab. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacNab takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacNab tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacNab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacNab uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Nice takedown defense from MacNab. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
MacNab bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
MacNab misses the body punch
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Garcia scores with a four punch combination!
MacNab wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garcia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacNab.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacNab.
Garcia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacNab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacNab tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcia was well out of range. Poor timing from MacNab.
MacNab takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacNab wants to clinch.
MacNab has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacNab throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
MacNab misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
MacNab misses with a wild body shot.
MacNab avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamish MacNab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice straight punches there by MacNab. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacNab.
MacNab swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. MacNab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but MacNab is just out of range.
Garcia throws a hook but MacNab blocks it.
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia swings for the body but MacNab moves out of range.
MacNab is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia cracks MacNab with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garcia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from MacNab.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in but MacNab avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolando Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacNab throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacNab tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacNab works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
MacNab wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Horrible takedown by Garcia or perhaps it was just good defense by MacNab which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. MacNab saw that one coming.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacNab throws out the jab.
MacNab takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia cracks MacNab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacNab takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

MacNab instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from MacNab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacNab lands an elbow inside.
Garcia prevents a body shot from MacNab.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
MacNab misses with an elbow strike.
Garcia takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from MacNab fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Garcia.
MacNab creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from MacNab.
MacNab pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garcia tries to break free but MacNab pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
MacNab landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia dodges an elbow strike from MacNab.
Garcia tries to pull guard but MacNab holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia blocks an elbow strike from MacNab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Garcia!