PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Draven DStrange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danillo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DStrange
vs
Garcia

185 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Draven DStrange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danillo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from DStrange. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia is looking to clinch but DStrange is avoiding it.

DStrange scores with a takedown into Garcia's guard.
DStrange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia pulls DStrange in close to prevent any damage.
DStrange wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia is trying to keep DStrange in close.
DStrange trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DStrange tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily

and Garcia holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DStrange tries to score a body lock takedown but Garcia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draven DStrange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DStrange blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.

Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Garcia looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for DStrange!
DStrange tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Garcia throwing strikes here but DStrange is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
DStrange tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia dominating with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DStrange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia wants to control the pace but DStrange is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. DStrange can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DStrange keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DStrange is breathing heavily.
DStrange wants to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia looking to control but DStrange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Garcia has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DStrange flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garcia working DStrange over with strikes here.
DStrange is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DStrange reaches up to try and control the position but Garcia seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! DStrange rolls and tries to escape and now Garcia has his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danillo Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Garcia forces DStrange back against the cage and clinches.
Garcia working hard to break the clinch.
DStrange 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.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.

Garcia gets control of DStrange's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DStrange postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DStrange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DStrange wanted to stand there but Garcia had control of the position.
DStrange prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Garcia is trying to keep DStrange in close.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but DStrange is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcia controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Danillo Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

DStrange drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia has control of DStrange's left arm, preventing DStrange from doing any damage.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing DStrange from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep here but DStrange controlling him for the moment.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing DStrange from controlling successfully.

DStrange has gone for a leg lock! Garcia slips out almost immediately though and dives into DStrange's guard.
Garcia trying to control but DStrange is working from the bottom.

Draven DStrange has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

DStrange closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DStrange lands in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DStrange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DStrange postures up.
Garcia keeping full guard, as DStrange tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Garcia holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DStrange trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Danillo Garcia hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Garcia shoots in and bounces DStrange off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcia is pushing down on DStrange's leg trying to pass to half guard. DStrange is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to control the action in half guard but DStrange is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garcia is thwarting DStrange's attempts to control the position.
Garcia working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Garcia stands up and beckons DStrange to join him on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DStrange fails with the takedown

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danillo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Garcia closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DStrange quickly recovers to half guard.
Garcia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
DStrange blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcia.
DStrange trying to control here.
DStrange is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Draven DStrange just wasn't active enough.
DStrange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
DStrange shoots and misses

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DStrange being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danillo Garcia wasn't active enough on the ground.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia controlling the position from side mount.
Danillo Garcia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but DStrange sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Garcia working the head with strikes.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

DStrange has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Garcia is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DStrange.
Garcia landing strikes.
Garcia in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the action but DStrange is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Garcia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Garcia prefers to stall for the moment though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danillo 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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