PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Vongkhamchanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Garcia
vs
Vongkhamchanh

192 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Vongkhamchanh!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Garcia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Garcia prevents Vongkhamchanh from getting back to his feet.
Vongkhamchanh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Garcia chips away with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Garcia slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Garcia 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.

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.
Vongkhamchanh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcia.
Garcia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcia sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Vongkhamchanh looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garcia in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Garcia trying to control from half guard but Vongkhamchanh is working away.
Garcia drops an elbow to the side of Vongkhamchanh's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vongkhamchanh's thigh. Vongkhamchanh counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Vongkhamchanh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vongkhamchanh keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia cracks Vongkhamchanh with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Garcia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Garcia shoots for a takedown but Vongkhamchanh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vongkhamchanh tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vongkhamchanh to the ground. Vongkhamchanh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Robert Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Vongkhamchanh as Garcia shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vongkhamchanh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Vongkhamchanh, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Vongkhamchanh against the cage but Vongkhamchanh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vongkhamchanh tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vongkhamchanh to the ground. Vongkhamchanh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vongkhamchanh defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Vongkhamchanh.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vongkhamchanh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vongkhamchanh pushes Garcia away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vongkhamchanh lands a head kick!

It looks like Robert Garcia has been cut.
Robert Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Vongkhamchanh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vongkhamchanh.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garcia in his tracks.

Vongkhamchanh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Garcia to the floor! Vongkhamchanh dives in looking for the finish!
Vongkhamchanh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is pressing down on Vongkhamchanh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vongkhamchanh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vongkhamchanh throws a big right hand that misses.
Vongkhamchanh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vongkhamchanh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vongkhamchanh thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Garcia pushes Vongkhamchanh off and gets back to his feet.
Vongkhamchanh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Billy Vongkhamchanh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vongkhamchanh!
That kick from Vongkhamchanh tenderised Garcia's leg. Garcia is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vongkhamchanh connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcia's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vongkhamchanh is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Vongkhamchanh circles away and we're back to standing.
Vongkhamchanh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Vongkhamchanh.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vongkhamchanh jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vongkhamchanh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Vongkhamchanh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Garcia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Garcia walks into a stiff left hand from Vongkhamchanh.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vongkhamchanh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Vongkhamchanh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vongkhamchanh as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left and a right from Vongkhamchanh both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Billy Vongkhamchanh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vongkhamchanh works the jab nicely.
Vongkhamchanh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vongkhamchanh connects with an inside leg kick.
Vongkhamchanh scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Garcia takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vongkhamchanh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vongkhamchanh.

Vongkhamchanh connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Garcia to the floor! Vongkhamchanh dives in looking for the finish!
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vongkhamchanh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but Vongkhamchanh is very close to passing his half guard.
Vongkhamchanh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vongkhamchanh thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Garcia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vongkhamchanh throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Vongkhamchanh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vongkhamchanh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vongkhamchanh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Garcia tries to roll over but Vongkhamchanh keeps him under control.
Garcia wants to control but Vongkhamchanh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Vongkhamchanh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vongkhamchanh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vongkhamchanh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vongkhamchanh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Garcia regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vongkhamchanh stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia trying to keep a closed guard but Vongkhamchanh is proving a slippery customer.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vongkhamchanh thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vongkhamchanh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Vongkhamchanh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vongkhamchanh 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Vongkhamchanh!