PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricksono Garcie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Concepcion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Concepcion has chosen Gnam Gnam Style as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcie
vs
Concepcion

190 cm
27
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Machiavelli Boutique

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricksono Garcie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Concepcion!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcie feints and as Concepcion raises his hands in defense, Garcie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcie wants to pass the guard but Concepcion is keeping the position.
Garcie postures up in Concepcion's guard and throws a big left but Concepcion blocks it.
Garcie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Concepcion swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcie stands and throws Concepcion's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Garcie is trying to get an arm triangle but Concepcion is defending well.
Concepcion looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Concepcion is not content to let Garcie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Concepcion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Garcie is looking for a kimura here.
Garcie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Concepcion wants to hold on but Garcie pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Garcie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garcie wants to control the pace but Concepcion is squirming around nicely.
Garcie is landing with some decent strikes but Concepcion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Concepcion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Garcie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion 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.
Garcie tries to pass to full mount but Concepcion defends it.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcie wants to work for an arm triangle but Concepcion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Concepcion is staying active underneath Garcie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcie trying to mount his opponent but Concepcion defends it.
Concepcion is trying to maintain the position but Garcie is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcie throwing shots but Concepcion is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Concepcion is staying active underneath Garcie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Garcie is really struggling to control Concepcion but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Concepcion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcie.

Garcie seems to be working for a kimura but Concepcion defends the submission attempt.
Concepcion is trying to control but can't.
Garcie is looking to advance position but Concepcion won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcie shoots in looking for a takedown. Concepcion tries to sprawl out of it but Garcie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Concepcion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricksono Garcie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Concepcion misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from Garcie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Garcie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Concepcion is fending him off so far but Garcie persists. Nope, Concepcion circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Concepcion can do to turn this around?
Concepcion fails to land the takedown.
Concepcion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ricksono Garcie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Concepcion.
Garcie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Concepcion with that takedown attempt.
Garcie wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Garcie has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Concepcion fails with the takedown

and Garcie counters with a takedown into side control.

Concepcion sneaks out the side door and pushes Garcie away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Garcie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Concepcion circles away.
Concepcion shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Concepcion's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Concepcion gets caught napping as Garcie dives in and scores a takedown. Concepcion manages to retain guard.
Concepcion wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Garcie manages to pass to side control.
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!

Garcie trying to control from half guard but Concepcion is working away.
Ricksono Garcie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion wants to improve his position but Garcie is controlling well.
Garcie is trying to control. Concepcion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Concepcion tries to roll over but Garcie keeps him under control.

Garcie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcie passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Concepcion, who protects the arm well.
Garcie trying to control the action but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Garcie tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garcie advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Concepcion tries to hold on but Garcie pushes him away.

Garcie is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Concepcion shoots in but no luck this time.

Concepcion tries to sprawl but Garcie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Garcie tries to control but Concepcion wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricksono Garcie dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Concepcion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Garcie counters by clinching up.

Garcie has clasped his hands together around Concepcion's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Garcie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Concepcion struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Concepcion's legs.

Garcie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcie working away.
Concepcion tries to buck Garcie off but Garcie is having none of it.
Concepcion can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here as Garcie stalls from top position.
Garcie advances to mount.
Concepcion wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Garcie looking to control but Concepcion is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Garcie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Concepcion has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Concepcion is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Garcie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Concepcion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Garcie controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Concepcion regains half guard.
Garcie passes to side control.

Garcie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Concepcion, who protects the arm well.
Concepcion tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garcie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Concepcion!
Garcie dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Concepcion is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Concepcion and Garcie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Concepcion manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Garcie seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcie throws a strike but Concepcion avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garcie trying to control but Concepcion is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Concepcion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricksono Garcie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcie 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricksono Garcie!