PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Lobe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Marcelo Garcia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Marcelo Garcia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Garcia
vs
Lobe

177 cm
24
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

169 cm
38
164 lbs
21 - 23 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brian Lobe!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lobe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Garcia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Garcia gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lobe regains guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lobe can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Lobe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lobe is trying to get back to full guard.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lobe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lobe defends it well.
Lobe is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.

Garcia is looking for a kimura but Lobe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcia to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia wants to pass to mount but Lobe is defending the position.
Garcia prevents Lobe from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garcia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Lobe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Garcia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.

Lobe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.

Lobe is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.

Lobe actively working from the bottom here.

Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Lobe defends the submission attempt.
Lobe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcia trying to mount his opponent but Lobe defends it.

Lobe is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lobe actively working from the bottom here.
Lobe tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Garcia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lobe is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Garcia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Garcia throws out a loose jab but Lobe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lobe with a lazy takedown attempt

and Garcia counters with a shoot takedown. Lobe fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia is looking to work some ground and pound but Lobe has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Lobe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia stands and throws Lobe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lobe is looking to reverse the position.

Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lobe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
Lobe stops Garcia from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lobe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lobe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lobe gets full guard.
Lobe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lobe keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lobe gets full guard.
Marcelo Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

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 Lobe is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lobe is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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 forces his way into half guard.
Lobe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Garcia seems to be working for a kimura but Lobe defends the submission attempt.
Lobe won't allow Garcia to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Lobe defend it? Garcia steps over the head and cranks it - Lobe is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Garcia!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Garcia!