PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eza Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - London Calling. Hector Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Garcia
vs
Nahka

185 cm
26
220 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

191 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eza Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Garcia throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nahka fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Garcia misses.

Garcia drops Nahka with a left and a right! Oh, Nahka is hurt - Garcia dives into side control looking to finish!

It looks like Eza Nahka has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Garcia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nahka to his feet.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Nahka dodges the punch combination from Garcia.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nahka staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Hector Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia scores with a sloppy right hand. Nahka should have avoided that one.

Nahka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Nahka is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Nahka controls the position from side control.

Nahka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garcia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Nahka.
Garcia dodges the ground and pound from Nahka.
Nahka lands a nice forearm strike.
Nahka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garcia some visible discomfort.
Garcia tries to improve position but can't.

Nahka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Garcia is trying to control Nahka's posture but Nahka avoids it.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
Nahka wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garcia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Nahka.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nahka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Nahka's shoulder, as Nahka tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Nahka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hector Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Nahka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nahka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Nahka looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.

Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Nahka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Nahka drops back looking for a leg! Garcia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garcia manages to kick Nahka off! Nahka jumps back into Garcia's guard.

Garcia uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Garcia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eza Nahka's cut.
That's time! Garcia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nahka fails with the takedown.
Nahka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Nahka avoids nicely.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Nahka moves out of range.
Nahka shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Nahka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nahka shoots for a takedown but Garcia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nahka somewhat.
A punch combination from Nahka misses.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nahka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nahka.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Nahka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nahka makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Nahka from controlling successfully.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Nahka is having none of it.
Nahka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nahka.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Nahka is breathing heavily.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Nahka is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nahka content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Nahka won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Nahka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia tries to stall but Nahka uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nahka wants a takedown but no success here.

Garcia breaks the clinch.
Nahka takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nahka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nahka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia wants to stand but Nahka is controlling the position.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nahka is one step ahead there.
Garcia is trying to keep Nahka in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nahka looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Garcia.
Garcia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nahka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nahka.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Nahka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia throws a combination that misses

and Nahka counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nahka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nahka is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eza Nahka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eza Nahka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nahka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia wants to slow Nahka down by chopping away at his legs.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia misses with a combination

and Nahka counters by clinching up.
Garcia lands a right hand.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia struggles to land a body shot inside as Nahka controls his hands.
Garcia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nahka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Garcia pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nahka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garcia defends it nicely.
Nahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Nahka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Nahka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hector Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eza Nahka.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Nahka off the cage and back into rage.
Garcia wants to slow Nahka down by chopping away at his legs.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia misses with a combination

and Nahka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nahka.
Garcia is looking to stand up but Nahka isn't so interested in that idea.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nahka wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Nahka with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Nahka is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garcia is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garcia has escaped and now he's on top!
Garcia trying to control but Nahka is working from the bottom.
Garcia is really struggling to control Nahka but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Garcia wants to stand but Nahka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garcia manages to get himself to full guard.
Nahka tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Nahka prevents Garcia from getting back to his feet.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nahka thows a big elbow that misses.
Nahka trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia wants to stand but Nahka is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nahka shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia misses with a combination

and Nahka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Nahka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nahka landing some decent shots from guard.
Nahka throws a big right hand that misses.
Eza Nahka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nahka throwing strikes but missing.
Nahka is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eza Nahka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nahka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eza Nahka!