PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Garcia (ranked 7838 p4p, 600 weight class) and Tomas McCall (ranked 8123 p4p, 608 weight class). Tomas McCall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garcia
vs
McCall

184 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomas McCall!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCall drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
McCall misses with a punch on the inside.
McCall misses with some punches.
Come on McCall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCall misses with a punch on the inside.

McCall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Garcia wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCall seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McCall is controlling Garcia's posture.
Garcia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garcia is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is looking to stand up but McCall won't let him.
McCall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia wants to get up but he can't break McCall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to force a seperation but McCall has the dominant position.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
Garcia tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McCall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

McCall decides to pull guard.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCall's guard.
McCall pulls Garcia in close to his closed guard and prevents Garcia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Garcia trying to stand up but can't free himself from McCall's guard.
McCall managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCall is continuing to stall.
The adventures of McCall the control monster continue. Boring.
McCall's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

McCall takes the fight into the clinch.
McCall tries to pull guard but Garcia holds him up against the cage and eventually McCall drops back down to his feet.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by McCall.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but McCall is controlling him.
McCall fails to pull guard.
Garcia tries to break free but McCall pushes him back against the cage.
McCall is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas McCall.
McCall jumps guard but Garcia stands there with McCall around his waist. McCall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCall tries to pull guard but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but McCall is controlling him.

McCall pulls guard.
McCall trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that McCall has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

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.
McCall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McCall is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but McCall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Garcia looks like he's trying to stand up.
McCall not doing much here.
McCall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garcia keeps working.
Garcia is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCall stalling.
Garcia is trying to stand up here but McCall is controlling him well.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McCall fails in his attempt to clinch.

McCall clinches.

McCall decides to pull guard.
Garcia being controlled here momentarily.
More stalling from McCall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead McCall has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

McCall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCall wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
McCall pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia pushes McCall off looking to stand but McCall dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCall in particular looking to stall.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCall on the ground.
McCall moves nicely into side control.
Garcia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcia tries to get out of the position.
McCall advances to full mount.
Garcia is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Garcia is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! McCall has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCall is working for a rear naked choke. Garcia is not defending it well and McCall has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Garcia refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Garcia's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomas McCall!