PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dew Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garcia Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rain
vs
Vega

190 cm
22
219 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

190 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!
FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dew Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Garcia Vega!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Rain or perhaps it was just good defense by Vega which made him look bad.
Rain is breathing heavily.
Vega leaves Rain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
A cross from Vega lands.
Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Garcia Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vega jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vega throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vega.
Rain gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vega lands a body shot.
Vega tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Vega scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vega scores with the left hand. Rain knows he should have avoided that one.
Rain drops his hands momentarily and Vega takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vega connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Vega lands a jab to Rain's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Jab by Vega.
Vega lands a nice looking body shot.
Rain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vega connects with a single shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vega cracks Rain with an open hand slap.
Vega scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Vega. Beautiful body shot.
Vega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vega lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vega connects with a right hand. Rain shakes it off.
Vega lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vega jabs at Rain's body.
Rain walks into a stiff left hand from Vega.
Rain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vega.
Vega lands a jab to Rain's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Vega tests Rain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rain on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vega finds it's way round the side to connect with Rain's head.
Vega scores with a decent looking hook.
Vega thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Vega fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rain on the side of the head.
Vega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vega closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dew Rain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garcia Vega.
Vega sizes up Rain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vega punishes Rain's body with a nice straight punch.
Vega connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rain momentarily.
Rain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vega.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vega. Rain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot lands for Vega.
Vega connects with a body shot that sends Rain's belly button to the back.
Vega jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
Rain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Vega throws out a powerful jab.
Rain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Rain's defenses.
Rain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vega defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vega lands a jab to Rain's midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rain takes one on the button.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vega stuns Rain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vega ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Vega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vega scores with a sloppy right hand. Rain should have avoided that one.
Rain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good shot there by Vega.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garcia Vega dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rain slips under a jab from Vega.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vega works Rain's body with a nice hook.
Vega throws a good cross that connects.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vega lands a lovely overhand right.
Vega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice takedown defense from Vega. No joy for Rain on that attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rain might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Vega there.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vega.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dew Rain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vega.
Vega lands with an uppercut that bounces Rain off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rain. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vega lands a jab to Rain's midsection.
Rain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Vega. That snapped Rain's head back.
Vega dips to his left and cracks Rain with an uppercut!
Vega lands a head shot.
Vega lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vega lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rain at a distance.
Vega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vega lands with a straight right. Rain didn't see that one coming.
Rain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vega lands a slapping body shot.
Vega connects with a body shot that sends Rain's belly button to the back.
Vega scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vega jabs at Rain's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain moves forwards but Vega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vega scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vega to score with a decent uppercut.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rain moves out of range as Vega strikes.
Vega throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vega connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Rain dives in and grabs Vega's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vega pushes down on Rain's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dew Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Vega had a free shot at his head there.
Good exchange - Vega coming out on top.
Vega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice shot by Vega.
Vega throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Rain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rain under the eye.
Rain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vega pinned against the cage. Vega gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vega cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Vega as he connects with a hook.
Vega scores with a shot to the body.
Jab by Vega.
Vega throws a shot to the body.
Rain takes one on the button.
Vega connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rain defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vega.
Nice shot by Vega.
Vega throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vega connects with a jab.
Vega darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rain there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Vega.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vega lands with a right hand.
Vega moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Vega coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garcia Vega 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. And we move into the final round!

Vega connects with the punch.
Rain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Vega. That snapped Rain's head back.
Vega misses with an uppercut.
Vega throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vega connects with a nice looking jab.
Vega lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Rain.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Rain controls the action.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega wants to break free but Rain has control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rain tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega stops a takedown attempt from Rain.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dew Rain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vega lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rain tries for a takedown but Vega manages to get underhooks.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Vega tries to break the clinch but Rain is controlling the position.
Rain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vega prevents it.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Vega can't break the clinch.
Vega misses with some punches.
Vega is trying to break the clinch but Rain is controlling him.
Vega can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Vega wants to break free but Rain has control.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vega's efforts to push away.
Rain tries to score a body lock takedown but Vega shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vega tries to break free but Rain pushes him back against the cage.
Rain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vega avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vega is trying to break free.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vega wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rain has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vega's efforts to push away.
Vega swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vega is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vega is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vega wants to get back to striking at distance but Rain won't allow it.
Vega has had enough of the clinch but Rain keeps him there for the moment.
Vega gets through Rain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega gets underhooks to prevent Rain's takedown attempt.
Vega misses with some punches.
Dew Rain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vega's efforts to push away.
Rain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vega fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcia Vega is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vega keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vega lands with an overhand left.
Vega dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vega wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vega lands a glancing blow to the side of Rain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rain's hands.
Vega jabs Rain right on the nose. Rain blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Vega coming out on top.
Vega connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garcia Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vega 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garcia Vega!
During a confident post fight interview, Garcia Vega thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.