PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito's entrance music is Thieves - Ministry. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Garavito
vs
Rico

188 cm
35
219 lbs
26 - 20 - 0

201 cm
28
265 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KnockOut
Conviction

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 26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Rico!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito misses with a hook to the body
and Rico finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Garavito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rico moves out of range as Garavito strikes.
Garavito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rico finds it's way through Garavito's defenses.
Rico needs to keep his hands up - Garavito had a free shot at his head there.
Garavito slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Rico on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rico shoots in and bounces Garavito off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garavito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito managing to control the position.
Rico chips away with some ground and pound.
Garavito controlling the position.
Rico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rico postures up in Garavito's guard and throws a big left but Garavito blocks it.
Garavito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garavito keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Garavito blocks nicely.
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garavito throws a body punch but Rico moves out of range.
Rico only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garavito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Garavito throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rico connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rico slips a jab from Garavito.
Rico tries to counter with a clinch but Garavito shakes him off and moves away.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rico has a takedown stuffed.
Rico looks for a takedown but Garavito sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico staying out of range there.
Rico counters with a body kick.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rico manages to avoid it.
Rico blocks a jab.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Rico moved out of range.
Garavito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rico blocks a leg kick.
Rico has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Garavito finds it's way round the side to connect with Rico's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rico.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Rico to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Garavito stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garavito wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garavito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rico takes one on the button.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a low kick, right behind Garavito 's knee.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Rico slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Rico does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rico throws a counter combo.
Garavito stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rico.
Rico shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Garavito dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Garavito connects with a single shot there.
Rico ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
It seemed like Rico was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garavito stuns Rico with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rico blocks a jab.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rico.
Rico replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garavito blocks it well.
Rico tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garavito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rico somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito tests Rico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rico blocks a jab.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rico uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Rico avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito takes a swing at Rico's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Garavito jabs Rico right on the nose. Rico blinks but takes it well.
Good exchange - Garavito coming out on top.
Garavito throws a lazy uppercut
and Rico counters with an inside leg kick.
Rico uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garavito.
Garavito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Rico is out of range.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rico can do to turn this around?

Rico fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garavito to the ground. Rico is now in Garavito's guard.
Rico tries to free his leg and advance position but Garavito is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rico postures up in Garavito's guard and throws a big left but Garavito blocks it.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Rico throws a big right hand that misses.
Garavito pulls Rico in close to prevent any damage.
Rico throwing strikes from guard but Garavito blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Rico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garavito.
Garavito swings widly with a right hand

and Rico counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rico.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rico.

It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
Garavito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Rico.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Rico works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rico tries to free his leg and advance position but Garavito is retaining full guard.
Rico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rico working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rico in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rico throwing strikes but missing.
Rico stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garavito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Garavito avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Rico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rico is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rico throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rico moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Nice sprawl there from Garavito as Rico shoots in.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garavito, right into the meat.
Garavito misses with a series of wild punches.

Garavito gets caught napping as Rico dives in and scores a takedown. Garavito manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rico trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rico is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rico being controlled here momentarily.
Garavito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garavito works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Garavito utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garavito swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rico holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garavito lands a shoulder strike.
Garavito presses Rico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rico has a couple of punches blocked by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rico slows down the pace here.
Garavito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Garavito - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rico is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rico blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rico changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Garavito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garavito throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rico counters with a solid body kick.
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito throws a hook but Rico avoids it easily.
Garavito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Luis Garavito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good work by Rico as he checks the leg kick.
Rico flicks out a counter leg kick but Garavito steps away.
Garavito throws a right hand that misses
and Rico counters with a three punch combo that has Garavito backing up. Garavito nods at Rico to acknowledge the strikes.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Garavito throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico slips a jab from Garavito.
Rico takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Rico is just out of range.
Johnny Rico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Rico moves away and avoids it.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Rico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rico shoots and misses
and Rico takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Rico.
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!
Garavito throws the left hand but Rico avoids the punch easily.
Rico bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garavito lands with a right hand.
Rico tried to score with a low kick but Garavito checks it.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Garavito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garavito, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
A very excited looking Luis Garavito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.