PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machoo Proboo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Garza
vs
Proboo

194 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jesus Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Machoo Proboo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza keeps the fight on the outside.
Garza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Proboo throws the kick towards the body but Garza avoids it.
Proboo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but Proboo shows good takedown defense.
Proboo throws a leg kick but Garza checks it.
Garza shoots in for a double leg but Proboo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Proboo has Garza up against the cage in a clinch.
Garza tries to score a body lock takedown but Proboo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Proboo.

Garza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Garza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Proboo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Garza's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garza working for a triangle but Proboo defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proboo throwing strikes from guard but Garza blocks nicely.
Proboo is looking to advance position but Garza has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Proboo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Proboo closes the distance and clinches.
Garza tries for a takedown but Proboo manages to get underhooks.
Garza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Proboo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garza looking for a takedown.
Garza prevents Proboo from breaking the clinch.
Proboo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garza up against the cage.
Garza jumps guard but Proboo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Proboo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Proboo is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garza goes for a takedown attempt but Proboo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Proboo is fending him off so far but Garza persists. Nope, Proboo circles away and we're back to standing.
Garza is breathing heavily.
Garza looks for a takedown but Proboo sprawls well.

Proboo forces Garza back against the cage and clinches.
Proboo tries to break free but Garza pushes him back against the cage.
Proboo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garza is trying to pull guard but Proboo has him pressed against the cage.
Garza landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Garza looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Proboo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Garza jumps guard but Proboo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Proboo walks away with a smile on his face. Garza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Proboo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garza but Garza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Proboo shoots for a double leg takedown but Garza sprawls well. He's pushed Proboo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Proboo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garza throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Proboo counters with a one-two to the body.
Proboo dives in for a single leg takedown but Garza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Proboo throws a right hand that Garza ducks under and follows up with a left that Garza also avoids with ease.
Proboo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garza tries to avoid it but Proboo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garza to the ground. Garza escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Garza.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Machoo Proboo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Garza scores with a body shot.
Proboo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garza defends well and Proboo ends up having to push Garza into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Proboo as Garza shoots in.
Proboo doesn't manage to clinch there - Garza circles away.
Proboo fails to land the takedown.
Proboo is looking to clinch.
Garza throws a counter high kick but Proboo was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Proboo tries to avoid it but Garza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Proboo to the ground. Proboo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but Proboo shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Garza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Proboo's guard.

Proboo has his feet on Garza's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Proboo takes the fight into the clinch.

Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Proboo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machoo Proboo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Proboo looks to land a combination but Garza avoids it well.
Proboo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garza pinned against the cage. Garza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Proboo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garza wants it to stay on the feet.
Machoo Proboo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proboo fails with a takedown attempt.
Garza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Proboo shoots in and drives through. Garza sprawls well.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Proboo sprawls well. Proboo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
Proboo unleashes a big counter combination but Garza bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Garza throws a nice looking combination but Proboo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Garza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Proboo is trying to defend but Garza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Proboo manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garza successfully pulls guard.
Proboo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Proboo has control of an arm but Garza manages to advance to Proboo's back!
Proboo breaks Garza's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Proboo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Proboo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garza's guard.
Garza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Proboo decides to stand and escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proboo is looking to clinch but Garza is avoiding it.
Proboo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Proboo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garza is fending him off so far but Proboo persists. Nope, Garza circles away and we're back to standing.
A quick step to the side and Garza tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proboo lands a jab to the nose.
Proboo stuffs the takedown.
Proboo tries to clinch up.
Garza fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Proboo tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Machoo Proboo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Garza chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Proboo has managed to clinch.
Garza is trying to drag Proboo to the mat but Proboo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Garza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Proboo looks to land a combination but Garza avoids it well.
Garza was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Proboo has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proboo can't get the takedown.
Proboo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garza.
Proboo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Proboo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garza's brow.
Proboo is trying to force a seperation but Garza has the dominant position.
Garza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Proboo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Garza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Proboo closes the distance and clinches up with Garza, looking for a takedown. Proboo pushes Garza against the cage but Garza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Proboo dives in for a single leg takedown but Garza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Proboo tries to avoid it but Garza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Proboo to the ground. Proboo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Proboo takes the fight into the clinch.
Proboo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Garza gets underhooks to prevent Proboo's takedown attempt.
Garza goes for a takedown attempt but Proboo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Garza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Proboo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Proboo darts in and clinches Garza up against the cage.
Garza can't get the takedown.
Garza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Proboo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Garza pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Proboo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Proboo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garza's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proboo looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proboo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garza trying to control the position.
Proboo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Proboo controls the pace.
Garza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Proboo sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Proboo throws a head kick that misses.
As Proboo looks to move away, Garza throws a big counter combo but Proboo just gets out of the way.
Garza misses with a few strikes there.
Garza leaves Proboo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Proboo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garza seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jesus Garza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machoo Proboo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Proboo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Machoo Proboo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proboo 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Machoo Proboo!