PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Garza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace McGregor has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luciano Garza's chin.

Garza
vs
McGregor

218 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luciano Garza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wallace McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garza shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor scores with a jab to the body.
Garza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.

Garza is rocked!

It looks like Luciano Garza has been cut.

McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Garza in a clinch.
Oh Garza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Garza wants a takedown but no success here.
Garza misses with an elbow strike.
Garza seems to have got his legs back now.

McGregor breaks the clinch.

McGregor moves into the clinch.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McGregor instigates a clinch.
Garza jumps guard but McGregor stands there with Garza around his waist. Garza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Garza breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor clinches up with Garza and pushes him back against the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor misses with a double jab

and Garza counters by clinching up.
Garza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garza with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Garza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGregor smiles and moves away.
McGregor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garza looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
Garza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from McGregor.

McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garza tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garza.
McGregor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Garza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McGregor clinches up against the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Garza was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGregor lands with a hook. Garza tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garza.
Garza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Garza with that takedown attempt.
Garza is breathing heavily.

McGregor instigates a clinch.

McGregor manages to pull guard.
Garza throws a strike but McGregor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

McGregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luciano Garza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGregor throws a series of punches but Garza moves out of range.
Garza takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.

McGregor gets a clinch.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Garza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McGregor misses.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGregor as he jumps to the side.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor throws a lazy head kick
and Garza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGregor misses with a hook.
Garza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Garza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
Wallace McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor swings for the body but Garza moves out of range.
Garza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Garza. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garza with the ground and pound but McGregor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Garza controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGregor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garza throws a big right hand that misses.
Garza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGregor pulls Garza in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

McGregor pushes Garza off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Garza counters with a left to the body.

McGregor clinches up against the cage.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garza is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGregor.

McGregor gets a clinch.
Garza is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor throws a head kick but Garza moves out of range.
Wallace McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garza moves away.
Garza tries to counter by clinching up but McGregor breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luciano Garza's cut.
That's time! Garza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Garza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McGregor's half guard.

McGregor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Garza keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
McGregor crunches a lovely knee into Garza's ribcage.
McGregor blocks an elbow strike from Garza.

Garza breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from McGregor.
A counter left hand to the body from Garza misses its target.
McGregor leaves Garza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGregor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a two punch combo.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garza at a distance.
McGregor throws the kick towards the body but Garza avoids it.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Garza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

McGregor rushes Garza and presses him up against the cage.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Garza.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garza's head backwards.
Garza tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garza somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McGregor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Garza on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Garza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor dips to his left and cracks Garza with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garza circles away quickly and effectively.

McGregor drives through and clinches with Garza against the cage.
Garza drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor lands a jab.
Good shot there by McGregor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garza blocks a head kick by McGregor.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
Garza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGregor walks away with a smile on his face. Garza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor scores with a spinning back kick!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Garza avoids them all with ease.
Wallace McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garza is defended easily by McGregor.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Garza does a little dance to reset his feet.

McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor connects with an inside leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Luciano Garza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garza gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace McGregor!