PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dre Garcilazo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boomer The PitBull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Garcilazo
vs
The PitBull

165 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dre Garcilazo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boomer The PitBull!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcilazo takes the fight into the clinch.
Garcilazo is trying to break the clinch but The PitBull has him pressed against the cage.

Garcilazo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Garcilazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Garcilazo clinches.

Garcilazo gets control of The PitBull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Garcilazo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcilazo managing to control the position.
The PitBull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Garcilazo pushes The PitBull off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcilazo. The PitBull does a little dance to reset his feet.
The PitBull throws a front kick aimed at Garcilazo's knee but Garcilazo avoids it well.
The PitBull blocks a head kick by Garcilazo.
The PitBull throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Garcilazo scores with a takedown into The PitBull's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcilazo dives in and scores a takedown into The PitBull's guard.
Garcilazo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Garcilazo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Garcilazo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Dre Garcilazo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo trying to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Garcilazo can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The PitBull receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boomer The PitBull.

The PitBull tries to sprawl but Garcilazo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcilazo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The PitBull should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Garcilazo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The PitBull won't allow Garcilazo to pass to mount.
Garcilazo slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Garcilazo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Garcilazo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dre Garcilazo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcilazo tries to move to mount but The PitBull blocks the move with his legs.

Garcilazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The PitBull knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Garcilazo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The PitBull is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcilazo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The PitBull has escaped the position, nice work there.
Garcilazo in side control, throwing shots but The PitBull defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Garcilazo works to advance to full mount. The PitBull defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The PitBull taking shots to the head.
The PitBull is bucking up trying to escape but Garcilazo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The PitBull in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Garcilazo lands a nice shot to the head.
Garcilazo with shots to the head and body - The PitBull looks very uncomfortable down there.

Garcilazo is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boomer The PitBull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Garcilazo misses
and The PitBull counters with an outside leg kick.
Garcilazo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcilazo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The PitBull counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcilazo checks a low kick from The PitBull.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The PitBull throws a leg kick but Garcilazo sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Garcilazo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The PitBull to the mat! The PitBull manages to get full guard.
Garcilazo controlling from the top position.
The PitBull really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcilazo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Garcilazo passes The PitBull's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcilazo content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dre Garcilazo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

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

Garcilazo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The PitBull, up you get!
Garcilazo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Garcilazo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcilazo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The PitBull!
Garcilazo controlling his opponent.
Garcilazo working The PitBull over with strikes here.
Garcilazo cracks The PitBull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcilazo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Garcilazo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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!

Garcilazo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Garcilazo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcilazo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of The PitBull's face.
Garcilazo controlling the pace for now.
Garcilazo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The PitBull bucks up and throws Garcilazo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Garcilazo falls off balance throwing a combination
and The PitBull counters with a nice leg kick.

The PitBull gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Garcilazo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The PitBull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dre Garcilazo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcilazo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dre Garcilazo!