PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa has chosen Dream Theme Song as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Garcius
vs
Kurosawa

183 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
20
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Helios Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kurosawa stalling the fight.

Garcius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Garcius fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kurosawa to the ground. Garcius is now in Kurosawa's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurosawa is retaining full guard.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kurosawa being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcius trying to control but Kurosawa is working from the bottom.
Garcius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kurosawa keeping full guard, as Garcius tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Helios Garcius wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Garcius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kurosawa's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kurosawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcius stalling.
Garcius with the ground and pound but Kurosawa uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garcius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcius content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurosawa controlling Garcius's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kurosawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kurosawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garcius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garcius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garcius is working Kurosawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.
Garcius is in close to Kurosawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garcius wants to control from the top but Kurosawa keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcius slips nicely into half guard.
Garcius is nestled in close to Kurosawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurosawa taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Garcius seems content to control.
Kurosawa is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurosawa looks winded!
Garcius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurosawa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcius.
Garcius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Helios Garcius just wasn't active enough.

Garcius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Garcius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kurosawa on the ground.
Garcius working the head with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Kurosawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Garcius is trying to get an arm triangle but Kurosawa is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helios Garcius dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garcius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Garcius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kurosawa sprawls well initially but Garcius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garcius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kurosawa is staying active underneath Garcius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Garcius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garcius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kurosawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcius tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kurosawa controls his leg.
Garcius content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Kurosawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kurosawa is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcius is keen to just control but Kurosawa is a slippery customer.

Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.
Kurosawa is breathing heavily.
Garcius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garcius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius is keen to just control but Kurosawa is a slippery customer.
Garcius is really struggling to control Kurosawa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Helios Garcius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcius is nestled in close to Kurosawa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcius trying to control from half guard but Kurosawa is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Garcius drops an elbow to the side of Kurosawa's head.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurosawa keeps working.
Garcius stalling.

Kurosawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Garcius seems content to control.

Garcius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurosawa defends it well.
Garcius is stalling here. Kurosawa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Garcius seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kurosawa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Kurosawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcius is trying to buck Kurosawa off.
You can see the frustration on Garcius's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garcius on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Garcius tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Garcius is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Garcius makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kurosawa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Garcius shoots in and bounces Kurosawa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcius is looking to advance position but Kurosawa has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcius is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helios Garcius dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Garcius checks a low kick from Kurosawa.

Garcius closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurosawa did well to prevent Garcius getting side control.
Garcius is thwarting Kurosawa's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Garcius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garcius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kurosawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Garcius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurosawa has managed to free his arm - good work.

Kurosawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcius.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius is looking to advance position but Kurosawa won't allow it.

Kurosawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garcius pulls his head out easily.
Garcius is trying to control. Kurosawa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kurosawa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Garcius is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurosawa wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius working Kurosawa over with strikes.
Kurosawa taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
Kurosawa trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Kurosawa is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Garcius is staying active.
Garcius wants to take a breather but Kurosawa is having none of it.
Garcius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garcius working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kurosawa actively working from the bottom here.

Garcius is looking for a kimura but Kurosawa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garcius to get the leverage.

Garcius is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kurosawa is just riding it out for now. Garcius eventually gives up the hold.
Kurosawa taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Kurosawa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kurosawa looking for submissions off his back.
Garcius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garcius working Kurosawa over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcius in particular looking to stall.
Kurosawa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kurosawa can do to turn this around?
Garcius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcius working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcius lands strikes from half guard.
Garcius working Kurosawa over with strikes.
Akira Kurosawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helios Garcius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kurosawa strikes from the bottom but Garcius uses the opportunity to move to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcius 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helios Garcius!