PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chosu McGrady (ranked 3098 p4p, 282 weight class) and Haislan Garcia (ranked 1721 p4p, 186 weight class). Haislan Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McGrady
vs
Garcia

170 cm
26
150 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Pit Bull Development

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chosu McGrady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Haislan Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrady throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
McGrady walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGrady shoots in looking for a takedown but Garcia manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGrady's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

McGrady feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGrady has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGrady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard.

McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia forces his way into half guard.

McGrady has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Garcia is on him like a limpet, forcing McGrady back against the cage.
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!
Garcia lands a shot to the body.
Garcia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGrady backwards.
McGrady blocks a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGrady has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Garcia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGrady lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Garcia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Garcia is covering up but some of the strikes from McGrady are getting through and doing damage.
McGrady 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.

McGrady tightening his grip on Garcia, looking for the choke.
McGrady lands with a hammerfist to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.

McGrady looking for the choke from the back.

Garcia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McGrady.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGrady has the hooks in. Garcia is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Garcia tries to break free.
McGrady gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garcia is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get McGrady off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Garcia tries to roll but McGrady sticks to his back.
McGrady loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Garcia hold on?
Garcia wants to escape the position.
McGrady doesn't have the hooks in and Garcia manages to turn into his guard.
McGrady trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGrady doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrady is keeping the position for now.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia postures up.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Garcia preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents McGrady from getting back to his feet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.

McGrady is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcia defends well.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia throwing strikes from guard but McGrady blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McGrady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garcia defends it easily.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrady is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGrady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGrady keeping full guard, as Garcia tries to pass.
McGrady trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia tries to free his leg and advance position but McGrady is retaining full guard.
McGrady is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGrady or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGrady misses the shot to the body.
McGrady misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Garcia lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGrady doesn't seem phased though.
Garcia lands the left hand.
Garcia scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McGrady needs to keep his hands up - Garcia had a free shot at his head there.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Garcia lands a nice shot that snaps McGrady's head back.
McGrady throws the left hand but Garcia avoids the punch easily.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
Garcia tries a quick counter leg kick but McGrady is wise to it.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for McGrady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Garcia there.
McGrady has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
McGrady takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
McGrady fails with the takedown.
Garcia with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGrady gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcia.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrady throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGrady moves away.
Chosu McGrady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garcia sprawls well. Garcia wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGrady gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Garcia catches McGrady right on the button with a cross.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia scores with a nice right hand.
McGrady scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garcia is looking to slow McGrady down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
McGrady looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia scores with a jab. McGrady acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McGrady misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McGrady looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.
Garcia throws a leg kick which misses McGrady's front leg but catches the back leg as McGrady tries to avoid it.
Garcia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia cracks McGrady with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from McGrady.
Garcia connects with a good right hand that stumbles McGrady. McGrady circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice combination there by McGrady.
Garcia leaves McGrady with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of McGrady 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGrady darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns McGrady into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrady walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGrady!
Garcia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGrady.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGrady shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed McGrady's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
McGrady dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

McGrady gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia is trying to control McGrady's posture but McGrady avoids it.
Garcia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Garcia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McGrady throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia is trying to control the position but McGrady postures up.
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGrady passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGrady scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia taking a bit of punishment here - McGrady scoring with strikes.
Garcia is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haislan Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McGrady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia tests McGrady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from McGrady does it's job there.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garcia misses the jab.
A jab from Garcia finds it's way through McGrady's defenses.
Garcia sizes up McGrady with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
A punch combination from McGrady misses.
Garcia lunges at McGrady with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGrady's hand.
McGrady misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Garcia thumps McGrady with a low kick.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGrady shoots in and drives through. Garcia sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chosu McGrady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Garcia throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia's corner calls for a 1-2. Garcia obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garcia thuds his right hand into McGrady's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garcia.
Garcia scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGrady in his tracks.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

McGrady bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Chosu McGrady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.
McGrady scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGrady's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGrady postures up and lands a big shot to Garcia's brow.
McGrady keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGrady has his foot on Garcia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garcia works his way back into a safe position though.
Garcia looking to pass the guard.
McGrady throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

McGrady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garcia trying to control but McGrady is working from the bottom.
McGrady avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGrady working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McGrady trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Garcia wants to control from the top but McGrady keeps moving.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGrady swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGrady keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGrady on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
McGrady lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGrady closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. McGrady pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGrady fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia lands with a right hand.
McGrady walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGrady's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haislan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

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