PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Wright is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Wright
vs
Garcia

175 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Garcia.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Wright throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Wright moves out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.

Garcia looking to score a takedown here. Wright is defending well but Garcia drives through and ends up in Wright's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Garcia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wright managing to control the position.
Garcia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alex Garcia.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.

Wright is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Wright sits in half guard.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking to escape.
Wright is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
Wright is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright is landing with some decent strikes but Garcia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Wright looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright mounts Garcia! Really nice guard pass there!
Wright working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wright looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia tries to lock up and control but Wright gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Wright is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Garcia is surviving well by controlling Wright's body position as best he can.
Wright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Garcia sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wright trying to pass the guard but Garcia defending well.
Wright is working hard here to advance position.
Wright is keen to just control but Garcia is a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wright is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Wright shoots in.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wright connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garcia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wright swivels and escapes.
Alex Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Garcia.
Wright scores with a nice head shot.
Alex Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Garcia gets caught flat footed, as Wright shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Wright is having none of it.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wright trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Wright.

Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Garcia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wright decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wright darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Wright into the ropes.
Garcia throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wright looking for a takedown.

Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wright working away.
Garcia misses with a strike from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright tries to advance position but instead Garcia slips a leg back in to half guard.
Wright is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Garcia reverses the position - he's now on top in Wright's guard.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright is trying to keep Garcia in close.
Garcia controlling from the top position.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alex Wright.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wright stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Garcia wants to clinch.

Garcia clinches with his opponent.

Garcia successfully pulls guard.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wright drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garcia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garcia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garcia!
Wright being controlled for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Wright dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Garcia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wright.
Wright misses with a looping right.
Garcia looks for a takedown but Wright sprawls well.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Garcia as Wright shoots in.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Alex Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Garcia.
Nice takedown defense from Wright. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Wright lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia takes one to the side of the head.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Wright shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright tries to advance to mount but can't.

Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wright scoring with punches and elbows.
Garcia prevents Wright from improving position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Wright stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wright shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Garcia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Wright's leg. Wright is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Wright scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Alex Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wright is looking for a kimura but Garcia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wright to get the leverage.
Wright looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Garcia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Garcia trying to hold on to Wright's head to control him but Wright postures up.
Wright is looking to pass Garcia's guard but actually Garcia recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia controls Wright momentarily but Wright frees himself.
Wright wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Alex Wright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wright closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to sweep but no luck.

Garcia has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Alex Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Alex Wright has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garcia takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wright, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Wright!
A relieved looking Alex Wright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.