PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Helios Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Fantuzzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantuzzi has chosen Alexia - Dimmi Come... as his entrance music. Roberto Fantuzzi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Garcius
vs
Fantuzzi

183 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 1 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roberto Fantuzzi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fantuzzi misses with a hook.
Garcius tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcius shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fantuzzi pinned against the cage. Fantuzzi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcius misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantuzzi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Garcius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fantuzzi!

Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantuzzi is looking for a sweep.
Fantuzzi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Garcius working away.
Fantuzzi holds on to Garcius's head and controls the position momentarily.

Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcius working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Fantuzzi here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius looks up at the clock and then as Fantuzzi takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garcius smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantuzzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantuzzi wants to control but Garcius postures up.

Garcius is trying to get an arm triangle but Fantuzzi is defending well.

Garcius is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fantuzzi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Garcius looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi trying to remain calm as Garcius controls from the top position.
Fantuzzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcius. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantuzzi tries to bench press Garcius off him but Garcius keeps the position.
Fantuzzi struggling a bit here.
Garcius taking a breather here.
Garcius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius grinds an elbow into Fantuzzi's temple.
Who's going to make the next move?
Fantuzzi is trying to control Garcius's posture but Garcius avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garcius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fantuzzi can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Garcius crashes against the mat.
Fantuzzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Garcius working the body and head with strikes.
Fantuzzi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garcius wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Garcius lands some shots froms side control.
Garcius is putting a hurting on Fantuzzi here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garcius stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Horrible takedown by Garcius or perhaps it was just good defense by Fantuzzi which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius shoots in for a takedown but Fantuzzi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helios Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Fantuzzi there.
Fantuzzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcius moves away.

Fantuzzi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcius, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantuzzi misses with a body punch.

Fantuzzi jumps guard.
Fantuzzi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantuzzi keeping moving, preventing Garcius from controlling successfully.
Fantuzzi pulls Garcius in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helios Garcius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Fantuzzi throws a looping overhand right but Garcius ducks down to avoid it.
Fantuzzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Fantuzzi thows a body shot but no joy.
Garcius tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fantuzzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcius shoots in looking for a takedown but Fantuzzi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Helios Garcius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantuzzi misses with a hook

and Garcius counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Fantuzzi on the inside.
Fantuzzi lands with a right to the head.

Fantuzzi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Garcius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantuzzi controlling the position well.
Fantuzzi is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Roberto Fantuzzi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fantuzzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garcius.
Fantuzzi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcius.
Fantuzzi tests Garcius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantuzzi tries to clinch but Garcius moves out of range.

Garcius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantuzzi is adopting a defensive guard.
Fantuzzi trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcius 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.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius advances position into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Garcius cracks Fantuzzi with a big elbow.
Garcius cracks Fantuzzi with a big elbow.
Fantuzzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantuzzi striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Garcius working away.
Garcius lands some shots froms side control.
Fantuzzi tries to buck Garcius off but Garcius is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Fantuzzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantuzzi is not content to let Garcius control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi is looking to regain half guard here but Garcius keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcius landing a few strikes.
Fantuzzi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantuzzi missing with punches from the bottom.
Fantuzzi punching from the bottom.

Garcius is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garcius prevents Fantuzzi from improving his position.
Fantuzzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcius is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fantuzzi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantuzzi is looking to escape.
Garcius trying to control the action but Fantuzzi is working from the bottom.
Fantuzzi wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Fantuzzi dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Garcius seems to be working for a kimura but Fantuzzi defends the submission attempt.
Garcius passes into side control, despite Fantuzzi's attempt to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Helios Garcius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Garcius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Garcius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantuzzi trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Garcius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantuzzi trying to control here.
Garcius controlling the action here.

Garcius is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantuzzi keeps working.
Fantuzzi is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius is thwarting Fantuzzi's attempts to control the position.
Garcius throws a strike but Fantuzzi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Garcius pushes down on Fantuzzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantuzzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Garcius is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fantuzzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fantuzzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantuzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Garcius sits in half guard.
Garcius blocks the strikes from Fantuzzi.
Fantuzzi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi trying to control but Garcius postures up.
Garcius winds up and cracks Fantuzzi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantuzzi trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Garcius is pressing down on Fantuzzi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fantuzzi is holding on for now.
Fantuzzi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Fantuzzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantuzzi trying to control here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Fantuzzi is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fantuzzi keeps working.
Nice strikes from Garcius there.
Fantuzzi is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.

Garcius looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fantuzzi is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantuzzi is looking for a sweep. Garcius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcius wants to stand up but Fantuzzi is controlling the position.
Garcius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roberto Fantuzzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Fantuzzi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Garcius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fantuzzi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantuzzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garcius is working away from the top position though.
Helios Garcius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

And that's the end of the fight!
Helios Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

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