PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves - Ministry. Wilson has chosen Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Garavito
vs
Wilson

188 cm
36
219 lbs
29 - 20 - 1

184 cm
28
228 lbs
12 - 7 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson tries to bum rush Garavito with a series of wild strikes but Garavito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garavito defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Garavito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Garavito takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garavito misses the shot to the body.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson slips a jab from Garavito.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
Wilson defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garavito just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garavito keeps working.
A control attempt from Garavito but he's now mounted!
Wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garavito is looking to escape.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Garavito to control.
Garavito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wilson trying to control from half guard but Garavito is working away.
Garavito manages to get to full guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Garavito is working from the bottom.
Garavito has Wilson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garavito has control of Wilson's left arm, preventing Wilson from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Garavito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Garavito ducks down to avoid it.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Garavito takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito misses with a straight right.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Garavito tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garavito works the jab nicely.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Garavito misses the jab.
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 Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Garavito moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Garavito coming out on top.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick.
Garavito walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Garavito thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Garavito throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Garavito 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
Garavito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Garavito.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Garavito sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Garavito is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garavito scores with a hook.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
Garavito with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Donk. Wilson catches Garavito right on the button with a cross.
Garavito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Garavito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garavito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Garavito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson slips a jab from Garavito.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Garavito takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Garavito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
A shot to the liver by Garavito. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
A big right from Garavito misses.
Garavito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garavito's sensitive parts.
Wilson scores with a kick to the body.
Garavito misses with a head kick.
Garavito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garavito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
An inside leg kick lands from Garavito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Garavito does it's job there.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito blocks a jab.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garavito fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garavito lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garavito misses with a body shot.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garavito is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Garavito circles away and we're back to standing.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Garavito as he connects with a hook.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Garavito dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Garavito looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson misses with a left hand
and Garavito counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garavito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
A nice combination there by Garavito.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson throws a leg kick
enabling Garavito to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito lands with a good body shot.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Garavito.
Garavito cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Garavito connects with the punch.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Garavito steps away.
Garavito scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Garavito lands a head shot.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garavito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Garavito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A little feinted left hand from Garavito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garavito. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Garavito as he connects with a hook.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Jab by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Garavito!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garavito moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garavito ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson lands a head kick!
Wilson throws a head kick that Garavito semi-blocks.
Garavito lands with a cross.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garavito defends it well.
Garavito uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Garavito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito works the jab nicely.
Garavito keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a body kick that stops Garavito in his tracks momentarily.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Garavito digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Garavito misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Garavito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Garavito throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Garavito moved out of range.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand
letting Garavito counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garavito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Garavito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Garavito lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garavito scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Garavito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garavito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Garavito's head but Garavito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garavito tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Garavito clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Garavito counters with a nice uppercut.
Garavito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garavito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garavito takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garavito throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garavito throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Garavito saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garavito defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Garavito into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garavito at a distance.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Garavito.
Wilson cracks the inside of Garavito's front leg.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garavito moves away.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson digs a good body shot into Garavito's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson punishes Garavito's body with a nice straight punch.
Garavito feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Garavito's shoulder, as Garavito tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson throws a hook but Garavito blocks it.
Garavito throws a leg kick
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson moves forwards but Garavito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson slips a straight right by Garavito.
Wilson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garavito.
Garavito is looking to counter punch.
Garavito connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Garavito.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws a hook but Garavito avoids it easily.
Garavito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Garavito moved away.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garavito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garavito. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Garavito finds it's target.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito scores with a nice head shot.
Garavito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garavito.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws a poor cross that misses

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garavito won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garavito tries to bench press Wilson off him but Wilson keeps the position.
Garavito wants to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to control for a moment but Garavito uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Garavito is defending well.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Garavito is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luis Garavito will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Garavito misses with a wild combination.
Wilson with a jab.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson feints the counter takedown.
Garavito with a nice cross.
Garavito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Garavito fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Garavito takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
A slow jab from Garavito misses its intended target.
Wilson tries to move into range but Garavito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Garavito misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson thumps Garavito with a low kick.
Wilson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Garavito misses with a looping left.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Garavito needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Garavito jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Garavito.
Wilson defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Garavito lands with a shot to the body.
Garavito on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Garavito gets caught flat footed, as Wilson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garavito trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Garavito keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Slade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luis Garavito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garavito can pounce on him.
Garavito paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garavito misses with a straight right.
Garavito is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Garavito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito lands the left hand.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson swings for the body but Garavito moves out of range.
Garavito connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Wilson moves out of range as Garavito strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garavito is just out of range.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Garavito counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Garavito to counter with a crisp jab.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Garavito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilson backs up against the cage.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Garavito looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Garavito.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
In his post fight interview, Luis Garavito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Slade Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'What a knock. Hats off to my opponent, he was the better man tonight. I enjoyed the fight and I look forward to coming back stronger.'.