PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kona Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Garvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamehameha comes to the ring accompanied by Everybody Wants to Rule The World. Paul Garvin has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kamehameha
vs
Garvin

200 cm
22
270 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kona Kamehameha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Garvin!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha lands a nice hook to Garvin's body. Garvin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Kamehameha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garvin doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Paul Garvin has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kamehameha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garvin looks gassed!
Garvin tries to bench press Kamehameha off him but Kamehameha keeps the position.

Kamehameha tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kamehameha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garvin taking punishment in the form of punches.

Kamehameha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garvin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamehameha's guard! Nice work there by Garvin!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Garvin stopping the sweep attempt from Kamehameha.

Garvin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kamehameha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garvin, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Kamehameha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamehameha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garvin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kamehameha working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Garvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kamehameha's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Garvin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamehameha is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kamehameha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Kamehameha drops back looking for a leg! Garvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garvin manages to kick Kamehameha off! Kamehameha jumps back into Garvin's guard.

Garvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Garvin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamehameha slips nicely into half guard.
Kamehameha lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kamehameha not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Kamehameha is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Garvin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamehameha.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garvin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kamehameha connects with a nice short shot to Garvin's temple.
Kamehameha missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garvin is trying to get back to full guard.

Kamehameha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamehameha is looking to advance position but Garvin won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garvin is refusing to be controlled, as Kamehameha sits in half guard.

Garvin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Garvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamehameha pulls his head out easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garvin has his takedown stuffed
and Kamehameha counters with a three punch combo that has Garvin backing up. Garvin nods at Kamehameha to acknowledge the strikes.

Kamehameha closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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.
Kamehameha trying to control the position but Garvin is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kamehameha is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Garvin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Garvin is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Kamehameha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Garvin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice uppercut there from Kamehameha.
Garvin tries to move into range but Kamehameha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Garvin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamehameha looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kamehameha manages to get back to half guard.

Garvin is looking for a kimura but Kamehameha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Garvin to get the leverage.
Kamehameha gets back to full guard.
Kamehameha lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Garvin!
Garvin is bucking up trying to escape but Kamehameha cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kamehameha is working for a guillotine from mount but Garvin frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kamehameha is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Garvin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Garvin shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin can't escape the position.
Garvin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kamehameha raining down shots from the mount!
Garvin is trying to escape the mount.
Kamehameha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garvin can do to turn this around?

Kamehameha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Garvin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Garvin!
Kamehameha can't keep his opponent in guard - Garvin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kamehameha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garvin throws and elbow that misses. Kamehameha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garvin's guard. Nice move by Kamehameha!

Kamehameha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamehameha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kamehameha looking to pass the guard.

Garvin is looking for a triangle but Kamehameha pushes his legs off easily.

Garvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kamehameha landing with the ground and pound.
Kamehameha scoring with punches to the head and body.
Garvin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamehameha.

Garvin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamehameha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kamehameha landing with the ground and pound.
Kamehameha passes Garvin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Kamehameha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kamehameha not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garvin looking for submissions off his back.

Kamehameha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garvin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kamehameha drops back looking for a leg! Garvin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Garvin manages to kick Kamehameha off! Kamehameha jumps back into Garvin's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamehameha throws a strike but Garvin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Kamehameha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Garvin's cut.
That's time! Kamehameha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kamehameha misses with a hook.
Kona Kamehameha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garvin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kamehameha counters with a three punch combo that has Garvin backing up. Garvin nods at Kamehameha to acknowledge the strikes.
Garvin slips under a jab from Kamehameha.
Garvin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garvin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garvin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garvin there as he acknowledges the shot.
A punch combination from Kamehameha misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kamehameha lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garvin has his takedown stuffed
and Kamehameha counters with a series of strikes. Garvin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kona Kamehameha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Garvin.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kamehameha.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvin is trying to improve his position.
Garvin is not content to let Kamehameha control the position.
Kamehameha is putting a hurting on Garvin here, landing some big shots from side control.
The strikes coming from Kamehameha are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Garvin is trying to improve his position.
Garvin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamehameha off and has taken his back!
Kamehameha tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Garvin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamehameha is now in Garvin's guard. A big mistake from Garvin there, giving up the dominant position!
Kamehameha 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.

Kamehameha is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kamehameha throwing strikes from guard but Garvin blocks nicely.

Garvin working for a triangle but Kamehameha defends it easily.

Garvin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamehameha trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kamehameha is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garvin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garvin has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garvin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kona Kamehameha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garvin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamehameha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garvin is one step ahead there.

Garvin has gone for a leg lock! Kamehameha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Garvin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha is stalling in the full guard.
Kamehameha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Garvin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamehameha defends it easily.
Kamehameha cracks Garvin with a solid left hand.
Paul Garvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamehameha forces his way into half guard.

Garvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamehameha pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamehameha takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kona Kamehameha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamehameha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kona Kamehameha!