PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia has chosen AnSchanz as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oblaks
vs
Garcia

180 cm
32
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

188 cm
30
195 lbs
22 - 17 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Oblaks's head.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
Oblaks moves out of range of the body kick from Garcia.
Garcia throws a lazy head kick

and Oblaks counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Oblaks's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia gets back to half guard.

Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.

Oblaks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.

Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Oblaks trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Garcia actively working from the bottom here.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks prevents Garcia from improving his position.

Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
Oblaks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Oblaks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Oblaks has control of the leg.
Oblaks not doing much here.

Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oblaks pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oblaks trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks prevents Garcia from improving his position.

Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia won't allow Oblaks to pass to mount.

Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oblaks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Garcia controls his leg.

Oblaks seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Oblaks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oblaks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Oblaks is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garcia is just riding it out for now. Oblaks eventually gives up the hold.

Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Garcia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oblaks seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Oblaks is working for a kimura but Garcia is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia moves in looking to clinch but Oblaks pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.

Garcia rushes Oblaks and presses him up against the cage.
Oblaks takes an elbow to the temple.

Garcia jumps guard and drags Oblaks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oblaks trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.

Oblaks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
Oblaks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oblaks passes into half guard.

Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bembol Oblaks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oblaks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oblaks passes to full mount!
Oblaks tries to control but Garcia wriggling away.
Garcia tries to hold on but Oblaks postures up.

Oblaks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Garcia has worked his arm free - good work by Garcia!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Oblaks keeps moving and retains side control.
Oblaks advances nicely into full mount.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Oblaks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia wants to control but Oblaks is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garcia to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Oblaks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.

Oblaks is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bembol Oblaks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oblaks paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Garcia rushes Oblaks and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oblaks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garcia jumps guard but Oblaks stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Oblaks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Garcia.
Oblaks wants a takedown but no success here.
Oblaks takes an elbow to the temple.
Garcia lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Garcia.
Oblaks jumps guard but Garcia stands there with Oblaks around his waist. Oblaks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Garcia as the two fighters clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia connects with a knee to the head.
Oblaks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Garcia pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Garcia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia misses with a head kick.

Garcia moves into the clinch.
Oblaks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oblaks is trying to pull guard but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Oblaks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Garcia slows down the pace here.

Garcia decides to pull guard.

Garcia working for a triangle but Oblaks defends it easily.

Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oblaks defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
Oblaks is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Oblaks has managed to sneak the leg through.

Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Oblaks mounts him!
Oblaks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oblaks stands up from mount. Strange move.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.
Oblaks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bembol Oblaks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Oblaks circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leon Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks misses with a kick to the body.
Oblaks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oblaks shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oblaks throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia throws a head kick that half lands.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Oblaks is just out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch up but Oblaks circles away and keeps his distance.
Oblaks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Oblaks moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
Oblaks defending well as Garcia loads up on a big left hand.
Oblaks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a head kick but Oblaks moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oblaks.
Oblaks throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia tries to clinch but Oblaks is having none of it.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oblaks.
Oblaks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Garcia lands but Oblaks takes it in his stride.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia connects with a high kick.
Garcia scores with a head kick.
Oblaks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oblaks tries for a takedown but Garcia circles away easily
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Garcia lands but Oblaks takes it in his stride.
Oblaks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Oblaks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia lands a head kick. Oblaks smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Garcia!