PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Guarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Trey Guarino enters the ring!

Graham
vs
Guarino

168 cm
23
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trey Guarino!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guarino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Graham tries to avoid it but Guarino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Graham to the ground. Graham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Graham cracks a nice hook into Guarino's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Graham. No joy for Guarino on that attempt.

Guarino looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guarino is pressing down on Graham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Graham is holding on for now.

Guarino is trying to work for a kimura but Graham is defending well.
Graham wants to stand back up but Guarino manages to pass into side control.
Graham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guarino wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guarino tries to advance to mount but Graham denies him.
Graham is looking to reverse the position.
Graham regains half guard.
Graham tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graham won't allow Guarino to pass to mount.
Graham is looking to escape.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Graham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graham avoids the body shot from Guarino.
Graham fails with the takedown

and Guarino decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Graham's guard.
Graham is breathing heavily.

Guarino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Graham dives on top into guard.
Graham stopping the sweep attempt from Guarino.

Guarino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham trying to control but Guarino is working from the bottom.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Graham controls the pace.
Guarino lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Graham!
Graham tries to hold on but Guarino postures up.
Graham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Graham is working hard here to advance position.

Guarino stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham throws out a loose jab but Guarino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guarino tries to clinch but Graham moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Graham!

Guarino is rocked!
Graham works over Guarino's head and body with a nice combination.
Guarino is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Guarino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guarino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Guarino seems to have recovered his senses.
A combination from Guarino does no damage.
Graham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guarino.

Graham shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Graham was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Graham lands a big shot there that rocks Guarino but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Graham with good strikes from the mount here!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Graham jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guarino manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Graham working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guarino sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Graham is working for a submission of some sort.
Graham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Graham seems content to control.
Graham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Graham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Guarino is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Guarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Graham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Graham working over Guarino with some ground and pound. Guarino looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Graham connects with a nice short shot to Guarino's temple.
Guarino is refusing to be controlled, as Graham sits in half guard.
Guarino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Graham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Graham slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Graham lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Graham there.
Guarino is trying to get back to full guard.
Graham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Guarino is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Graham stalling away here and it's allowed Guarino to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Graham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Guarino's guard.
Graham tries to free his leg and advance position but Guarino is retaining full guard.
Graham preventing the sweep.

Guarino has an active guard here but Graham has managed to pass into half guard.
Graham drops an elbow to the side of Guarino's head.

Guarino is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Graham pulls his head out easily.
Guarino is trying to get back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graham is keen to just control but Guarino is a slippery customer.
Guarino tries to roll over but Graham keeps him under control.
Graham lands with a punch from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guarino doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Graham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Graham.
Alexander Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Guarino.
Guarino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guarino is on top in guard.

Guarino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Graham can't keep his opponent in guard - Guarino advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Graham tries to get to full guard but Guarino has control of the leg.
Graham is doing well to control the position and prevent Guarino from advancing to side control.

Guarino is looking for a kimura here.

Graham looking for submissions off his back.

Guarino is working for a kimura but Graham is defending it quite comfortably.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Guarino is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Guarino preventing the sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Guarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Guarino scores a takedown into full mount!
Graham has given up his back.

Guarino is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graham rolls, trying to escape but Guarino keeps control of the position.
Graham rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Graham will probably get the nod.
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!

Graham gets caught flat footed, as Guarino shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guarino advances to half guard.

Guarino is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Graham has managed to free his arm - good work.

Guarino is looking for a kimura here.
Graham gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graham is on top in guard.
Graham won't allow Guarino to sweep him here.
Graham advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarino sneaks back into half guard.
Graham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Graham wants to control but Guarino is keeping him busy.

Guarino looking for submissions off his back.
Graham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guarino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guarino is squirming around, avoiding Graham's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guarino regains half guard.
Guarino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Guarino wants to sweep here but Graham controlling him for the moment.
Graham wants to control from the top but Guarino keeps moving.

Guarino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Graham has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Graham is looking for a kimura but Guarino is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graham to get the leverage.
Guarino is looking for a sweep. Graham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Graham is tying to control. Guarino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graham trying to mount his opponent but Guarino defends it.

Graham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Graham moves into full mount! Guarino won't be happy about that!
Graham fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham landing shots from mount.
Graham moves to take his opponent's back.
Graham connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Guarino to escape the position.
Guarino is trapped and Graham is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Graham scores with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Guarino's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Graham connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Guarino to escape the position.

Guarino showing good submission defense here.
Guarino is trying to get back to his feet but Graham has full control of the position and if anything, Guarino has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Graham is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Will Graham go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Guarino manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graham's guard. Nice work there by Guarino.
Guarino stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham, not yet.

Graham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Guarino drops back, looking for a kneebar! Graham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Graham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Graham!
Guarino tries to improve position but can't.
Guarino taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Graham tries to score with some ground and pound. Guarino controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Graham scoring with punches and elbows.
Guarino regains half guard.
Guarino works his way to full guard. Good work.

Guarino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Graham won't allow Guarino to get back to his feet.

Graham 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.

Guarino working for a triangle but Graham defends it easily.
Graham won't allow Guarino to sweep him here.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Graham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Graham drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Graham jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Graham trying to control the position from guard on top but Guarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Graham wants to stand but Guarino is controlling his posture from full guard.

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

Guarino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graham wants to control from the top but Guarino keeps moving.
Guarino utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Guarino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guarino keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.

Guarino has his foot on Graham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graham works his way back into a safe position though.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Guarino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Guarino had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Graham is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Guarino Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Graham's back instead.

Guarino is persistently looking for the submission but Graham is defending it well.

Guarino goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Graham escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Guarino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trey Guarino.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Alexander Graham!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Alexander Graham!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Alexander Graham!

Alexander Graham wins by unanimous decision!