PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gladiator Crixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garcia
vs
Crixus

188 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

155 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Big Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gladiator Crixus!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garcia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crixus sprawls well initially but Garcia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

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

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

Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crixus tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Crixus is trying to get back to full guard.

Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crixus can do anything to dispel that myth.

Garcia is looking for a kimura here.
Crixus tries to roll over but Garcia keeps him under control.

Garcia is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Crixus is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Big Garcia!