PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Garza (ranked 4411 p4p, 509 weight class) and Mark Cole (ranked 5140 p4p, 550 weight class). Mark Cole will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Garza
vs
Cole

180 cm
19
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cole!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole tries for a takedown but Garza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garza misses with a hook.
Garza throws a big shot that misses.

Garza clinches up against the cage.
Cole blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cole.
Garza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Garza misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cole has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garza clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Cole has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Garza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Garza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cole pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garza.
Garza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garza tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cole manages to get himself to full guard.

Garza is pushing down on Cole's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cole is fighting to maintain full guard but Garza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cole trying to control but Garza postures up.

Garza 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.

Garza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garza.
Garza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole trying to control here.
Cole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garza thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.
Cole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garza thows a huge punch but Cole dodges it nicely.

Garza maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cole could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Garza has cracked it and Cole is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Garza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Garza!