PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Haven of Mist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haven of Mist comes to the cage accompanied by Numero 1. Garcia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Essentials Feat J2K & Dynasty - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boris Garcia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Haven of Mist
vs
Garcia

180 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

189 cm
24
174 lbs
8 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kim Haven of Mist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haven of Mist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haven of Mist swivels and escapes.
Haven of Mist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haven of Mist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Garcia closes the distance and pushes Haven of Mist back into the cage.

Haven of Mist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim Haven of Mist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haven of Mist misses with the combination.
Haven of Mist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haven of Mist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Garcia defending well as Haven of Mist loads up on a big left hand.
Haven of Mist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist tries to clinch

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Garcia is looking for a kimura but Haven of Mist is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.

Garcia is working for a kimura but Haven of Mist is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haven of Mist has managed to free his arm - good work.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Haven of Mist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haven of Mist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Garcia looks gassed!
Haven of Mist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haven of Mist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Haven of Mist throws a left and a right that both miss

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Haven of Mist fights it but they end up in guard.
Haven of Mist wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Haven of Mist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haven of Mist manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Haven of Mist's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haven of Mist is trying to stand up here but Garcia is controlling him well.
Haven of Mist wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Haven of Mist misses with a combination

and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haven of Mist's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haven of Mist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Haven of Mist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haven of Mist manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Haven of Mist's guard.
Garcia passes Haven of Mist's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garcia shoots in and drives through. Haven of Mist sprawls well.

Garcia instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Haven of Mist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia blocking some punches.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia is trying to drag Haven of Mist to the mat but Haven of Mist just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haven of Mist can't break the clinch.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Haven of Mist's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia throws an elbow but it misses.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haven of Mist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kim Haven of Mist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Haven of Mist has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haven of Mist avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.

Garcia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boris Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Haven of Mist is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Haven of Mist keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.

Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haven of Mist working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Haven of Mist tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Haven of Mist circles away.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.

and Garcia counters with a single leg into guard. Haven of Mist didn't expect that.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Haven of Mist is keeping the position.
Haven of Mist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Garcia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haven of Mist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Garcia drops back looking for a leg! Haven of Mist is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haven of Mist manages to kick Garcia off! Garcia jumps back into Haven of Mist's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Haven of Mist is working from the bottom.
Haven of Mist is trying to keep Garcia in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Haven of Mist falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garcia.
Garcia jumps guard but Haven of Mist stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Garcia gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Garcia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Haven of Mist is just riding it out for now. Garcia eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haven of Mist looks like he's trying to stand up.

Garcia is looking for submissions but instead, Haven of Mist has regained full guard.
Haven of Mist is pulling down on Garcia's head to control his posture.

Garcia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Garcia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Some wild striking there from Haven of Mist.

Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Garcia looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garcia wants a takedown.

Garcia pulls guard effortlessly.

Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Garcia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haven of Mist defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haven of Mist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haven of Mist slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.

Haven of Mist stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haven of Mist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Garcia counters with a takedown into side control.

Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Garcia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haven of Mist, who protects the arm well.

Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Garcia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcia working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Garcia goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haven of Mist rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Garcia's guard! Nice work there by Haven of Mist!
Haven of Mist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garcia's guard.
Haven of Mist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Garcia shoots in and bounces Haven of Mist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Haven of Mist working a defensive guard here.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haven of Mist works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim Haven of Mist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but Haven of Mist is retaining full guard.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but Haven of Mist blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Haven of Mist.
Haven of Mist scores with a one two! Garcia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haven of Mist misses with a double jab.
Garcia fails with the takedown.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haven of Mist avoids it really well and circles away.
Boris Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim Haven of Mist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Garcia.
Haven of Mist wants to land a leg kick but Garcia is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garcia winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

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