PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa comes to the cage accompanied by Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simengwa
vs
Garcia

185 cm
25
195 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

182 cm
31
195 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simengwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simengwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Damien Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Simengwa moves out of range.
Simengwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simengwa moves to clinch but Garcia breaks away

and Garcia counters with a crisp one two that drops Simengwa! Garcia thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Simengwa to his feet! Simengwa is in big trouble!

Simengwa is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simengwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oh Simengwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Simengwa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Simengwa avoids the damage to the body.
Simengwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Simengwa tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.

Simengwa pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Simengwa working a defensive guard but Garcia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Simengwa tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Simengwa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Garcia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simengwa is trying to control but can't.

Simengwa actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Simengwa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Simengwa actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia trying to control the action but Simengwa is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.

Simengwa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simengwa tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.

Garcia stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simengwa to get to his feet.
Simengwa shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Simengwa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Garcia gets caught napping as Simengwa dives in and scores a takedown. Garcia manages to retain guard.
Simengwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simengwa is working hard here to advance position.
Simengwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Simengwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Baraka Simengwa just wasn't active enough.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simengwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice combination there by Garcia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Simengwa moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Simengwa throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Simengwa is looking to clinch.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Garcia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Simengwa off the cage and back into range.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simengwa at a distance.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
Simengwa wants to clinch.
Damien Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simengwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Garcia counters by moving into the clinch.
Garcia pushes Simengwa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia throws an elbow that misses.

Garcia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simengwa looking for submissions off his back.
Simengwa is trying to control but can't.

Simengwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcia pulls his head out easily.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Simengwa is working away.
Simengwa is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Simengwa keeping control of the position.
Simengwa works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simengwa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Simengwa has an active guard here but Garcia has managed to pass into half guard.
Simengwa is pressing down on Garcia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Simengwa 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 Simengwa.
Simengwa is trying to improve his position.

Garcia stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Garcia throws a body punch but Simengwa moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simengwa is defended easily by Garcia.
Simengwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Garcia throws a right hand that Simengwa ducks under and follows up with a left that Simengwa also avoids with ease.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Simengwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt

and Garcia moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries a body shot but Simengwa blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Garcia.
Simengwa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Garcia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Simengwa is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Garcia - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Garcia gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Garcia tries to stand but Simengwa is controlling from the bottom.
Simengwa is trying to keep Garcia in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Garcia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simengwa, up you get!
Simengwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien 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 punishes Simengwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Simengwa is just out of range.
Garcia lands with a cross.
Simengwa tries to clinch but Garcia moves away
and Garcia counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simengwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simengwa dives in and grabs Garcia's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes down on Simengwa's head and hops out.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simengwa moves away.

Garcia lands a left and a right that send Simengwa crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Baraka Simengwa has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simengwa is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simengwa rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab by Garcia.

Simengwa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Simengwa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Simengwa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simengwa 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.
Simengwa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simengwa is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simengwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Simengwa tries to move to full mount but Garcia actually manages to regain half guard.

Garcia kicks Simengwa off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simengwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Simengwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simengwa dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Simengwa avoids the body shot from Garcia.

Simengwa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simengwa is trying to pull guard but Garcia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simengwa's sensitive parts.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to clinch
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Simengwa shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baraka Simengwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Damien Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Simengwa moved out of range.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garcia misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Simengwa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Simengwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Baraka Simengwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simengwa misses with a head shot. Garcia uses the momentum to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damien 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Garcia!
Damien Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.