PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bud Maynard (ranked 6091 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Garces (ranked 4588 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Garces has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bud Maynard's chin.

Maynard
vs
Garces

159 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
191 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Garces!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Maynard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maynard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garces.

Garces clinches with his opponent.

Garces jumps guard and drags Maynard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard won't allow Garces to sweep him here.
Maynard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Garces looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maynard has picked Garces up and slammed him! Garces can't keep hold of the triangle and Maynard manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maynard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Miguel Garces seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Maynard's head.

It looks like Bud Maynard has been cut.
Garces throws a head kick that misses.
Maynard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Garces gets a double leg takedown into Maynard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to keep Garces in close.
Garces showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Maynard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garces can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maynard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garces wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard lands some strikes from the bottom.
Maynard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maynard controlling the position.
Maynard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garces wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garces throws a series of punches but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces looks winded!

Garces scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Maynard is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maynard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Maynard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard is fighting to break Garces's control of his arms but Garces is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Garces working a defensive guard but Maynard passes into half guard.
Maynard wants to stand but Garces has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garces is trying to control but can't.

Maynard stands up out of the half guard.
Garces throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
Garces misses with a head kick.

Maynard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garces did well to prevent Maynard getting side control.

Garces has one foot on Maynard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Maynard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maynard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Garces dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Maynard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Garces misses with a head kick.
Maynard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Garces manages to circle out of the way.

Maynard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maynard lands in his opponent's guard.
Maynard won't allow Garces to sweep him here.
Garces not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Garces is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces controls Maynard momentarily but Maynard frees himself.

Maynard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garces, up you get!
Garces is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garces has managed to clinch.
Maynard has Garces pushed against the cage.

Garces jumps guard.
Garces has control of Maynard's left arm, preventing Maynard from doing any damage.
Garces is trying to control the position but Maynard postures up.

Maynard stands up from Garces's guard - Maynard perhaps looking for a knockout.

Garces clinches up with Maynard and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garces is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Garces manages to break the clinch.

Garces rushes Maynard and presses him up against the cage.

Garces gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maynard is looking to control Garces's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?
Maynard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garces's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garces's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garces is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Maynard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces trying to control the action but Maynard just sinks the hooks in.
Garces is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

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.
Maynard is not going to allow Garces to sit and survive in this position.
Maynard controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard controlling well, preventing Garces from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Miguel Garces will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bud Maynard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Maynard blocks the body kick.
Maynard is looking for a counter combo.

Garces decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maynard is trying to get back to full guard.
Maynard is pressing down on Garces's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Garces stands up from Maynard's guard - Garces perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garces misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garces looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Maynard looking for a guillotine here but Garces defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Garces got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maynard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garces has managed to get both his arms back between Maynard's legs - danger averted.
Garces trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.

Maynard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garces stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maynard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Maynard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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.
Garces working some strikes from top position.
Garces pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maynard is keeping the position for now.

Maynard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garces gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Garces tries to pass.
Miguel Garces has got the better of the ground game so far.

Maynard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garces is aware though and is defending well.
Garces is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garces trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.

Maynard working for a triangle but Garces defends it easily.
Garces sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garces throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Maynard ducks under a wild hook from Garces.
Maynard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Garces is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maynard dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garces wants to get back to his feet.
Garces is letting Maynard control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard gets to mount! Garces was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Garces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garces 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Garces!