PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo McGarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma's entrance music is Adrenaline Rush. A fine choice. McGarry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Machine kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Kaspars Timma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Timma
vs
McGarry

186 cm
25
175 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
175 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo McGarry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Timma misses.
McGarry takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McGarry tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Timma misses with a body shot.
Timma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Timma throws an ugly left hook that misses

and McGarry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGarry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timma.
McGarry tries to score a body lock takedown but Timma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Timma blocks the elbow strike.
McGarry tries to pull guard but Timma won't allow it.
McGarry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Timma has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McGarry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGarry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGarry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timma can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Timma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timma.
McGarry throws a low kick, looking for Timma's leg but Timma calmly moves out of range.
Timma thuds a left hand into McGarry's body.
Timma swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.
Timma thows a body shot but no joy.
Timma moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Leo McGarry has been cut.

McGarry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Timma to the mat! Timma manages to get full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Timma is controlling McGarry's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timma is on top in guard.
Timma controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kaspars Timma.
McGarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Timma.
McGarry throws the kick towards the body but Timma avoids it.
A good leg kick by Timma.

McGarry darts in and clinches Timma up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timma is trying to break the clinch but McGarry is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGarry throws an elbow but misses.
McGarry misses with an elbow strike.
McGarry has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timma after a bit of a struggle.
Kaspars Timma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo McGarry.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Timma avoids a wild elbow strike from McGarry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGarry lands a damaging elbow.

Timma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Timma.
Timma swats away the attempt to clinch by McGarry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry closes the distance but Timma moves to the side
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

McGarry gets a clinch.
McGarry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timma is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGarry working aggressively here.

McGarry jumps guard and drags Timma to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Timma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McGarry throws his legs up looking for a submission but Timma uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGarry is looking for a sweep.
McGarry strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspars Timma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McGarry blocks a low kick nicely.
McGarry throws a right hand that Timma ducks under and follows up with a left that Timma also avoids with ease.
Timma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both fighters circling a little - Timma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timma throws a head kick but McGarry moves out of range.
McGarry moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarry moves out of range of the body kick.
McGarry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timma counters with a good low kick that McGarry was not able to check.
Timma throws a solid leg kick but McGarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Timma.
McGarry walks into a straight right hand from Timma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma checks the leg kick.
McGarry tries for a takedown but Timma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaspars Timma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma walks into a stiff left hand from McGarry.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timma checks a leg kick.
McGarry moves in looking to clinch but Timma pushes him off.
Timma lands with a kick to the temple. McGarry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Timma misses with a straight left.
McGarry defending well as Timma loads up on a big left hand.
Timma looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
Timma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGarrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Timma misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarry checks a low kick from Timma.
McGarry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Timma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGarry tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Timma circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
McGarry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!

McGarry shoots in and gets a takedown into Timma's guard.
McGarry postures up and lands a big shot to Timma's brow.
McGarry is fighting to break Timma's control of his arms but Timma is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGarry throws a big right hand that misses.
McGarry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarry is looking to work some ground and pound but Timma has wrist control.

Timma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGarry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGarry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGarry throws an elbow that misses. Timma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGarry's guard. Nice move by Timma!
McGarry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McGarry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Timma is one step ahead there.

McGarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Timma doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Timma manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

McGarry looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Timma passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma trying to pass the guard but McGarry defending well.

McGarry with the active half guard here but Timma passes nicely into side control.
McGarry is looking to reverse the position.
Timma is staying tight to McGarry's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGarry is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaspars Timma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leo McGarry's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Timma throws a lazy right hand but McGarry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Timma thows a leg kick but McGarry checks it

and McGarry counters by moving into the clinch.
Timma has had enough of the clinch but McGarry keeps him there for the moment.
McGarry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timma.
McGarry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Timma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Timma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGarry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGarry blocks a jab.
McGarry slips under a jab.
McGarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timma.
McGarry wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGarry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGarry doesn't manage to clinch there - Timma circles away.
Timma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Timma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Timma looks to land a right hand but McGarry moved out of range.
McGarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Timma throws a combination that misses

and McGarry counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Leo McGarry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Timma pushes McGarry off looking to stand but McGarry dives back in and keeps control.
McGarry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McGarry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

McGarry is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Timma trying to hold on to McGarry's head to control him but McGarry postures up.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Timma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McGarry is working away from the top position though.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma tries to kick McGarry off but McGarry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGarry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kaspars Timma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Timma is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Timma is trying to stand back up but McGarry is controlling him
McGarry prevents Timma from improving his position.
McGarry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Timma wants to improve his position but McGarry is controlling well.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timma defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timma's head.
Timma preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
McGarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Timma defending well though.
McGarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

McGarry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Timma trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leo McGarry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Timma!
Kaspars Timma thanked the fans post fight for their support.