PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Garrison (ranked 6243 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Rowlands (ranked 4593 p4p, 456 weight class). Lee Rowlands is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Garrison
vs
Rowlands

207 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kieth Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Rowlands!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rowlands.
Garrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowlands swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Rowlands closes the distance and pushes Garrison back into the cage.

Garrison gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rowlands regains guard.

Rowlands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garrison has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Rowlands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rowlands taking a breather.

Rowlands breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garrison tries to counter with a takedown but Rowlands is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt.
Garrison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rowlands counters with a left and a right that stings Garrison.
Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Rowlands tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Garrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rowlands sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rowlands dives in and grabs Garrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garrison pushes down on Rowlands's head and hops out.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison shoots in but Rowlands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rowlands shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrison pinned against the cage. Garrison gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rowlands is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rowlands throws a head kick that misses
and Garrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison scores with a head kick.
Rowlands misses with a takedown attempt - Garrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rowlands throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rowlands is in Garrison's guard.
Garrison is wriggling around but Rowlands manages to pass to half guard.

Garrison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rowlands blocks the strikes from Garrison.
Garrison tries to get to full guard but Rowlands has control of the leg.
Garrison is working hard here to advance position.

Garrison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Rowlands escapes and gets back to his feet.

Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Rowlands has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garrison tries to break the clinch but Rowlands is controlling the position.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.

Rowlands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rowlands closes the distance and clinches.
Rowlands using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Garrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Garrison lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Rowlands dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Garrison leaves Rowlands with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Rowlands clinches.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowlands.
Rowlands wants to take the fight to the mat but Garrison manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Garrison letting Rowlands take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garrison.
Rowlands avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands leaning against his opponent.
Garrison is pressed up against the cage. Rowlands has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garrison down to the mat. Garrison avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.

Rowlands darts in and clinches Garrison up against the cage.
Rowlands works on Garrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Garrison being controlled against the cage.

Rowlands manages to break the clinch.
Rowlands tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowlands somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Rowlands pushes him off.
A punch combination from Rowlands misses.
Rowlands looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Rowlands closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garrison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rowlands's elbow.
Garrison tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rowlands jumps guard but Garrison turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rowlands is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garrison to keep the fight standing.
Garrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Rowlands won't allow it.
Rowlands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garrison smiles and moves away.
Rowlands shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Garrison defends it nicely.
Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison lands a nice looking body shot.
Rowlands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Rowlands tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Rowlands gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Garrison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison won't allow Rowlands to sweep him here.
Rowlands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrison.
Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Garrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrison is striking from the bottom but Rowlands uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Garrison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garrison.
Rowlands controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowlands looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lee Rowlands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Rowlands shoots in but no luck this time.
Garrison throws a big counter combination but Rowlands scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rowlands shoots for a double leg takedown but Garrison sprawls well. He's pushed Rowlands's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rowlands changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garrison tries to avoid it but Rowlands manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garrison to the ground. Garrison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garrison is looking for a counter combo.
Kieth Garrison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Rowlands.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses
and Rowlands counters with an inside leg kick.
Kieth Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowlands tries to sprawl out of it but Garrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowlands manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrison defends well and Rowlands ends up having to push Garrison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrison is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lee Rowlands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rowlands or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrison, which made it look bad.
Garrison is looking for a counter combo.
Rowlands takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Garrison. No joy for Rowlands on that attempt.
Rowlands misses with a kick to the body.
Garrison lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Garrison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rowlands.
Rowlands gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Garrison counters with a left and a right that stings Rowlands.
Garrison keeps the fight on the outside.

Garrison scores with a takedown into Rowlands's guard.
Garrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Rowlands has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrison throws a strike but Rowlands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Rowlands trying to control the position from guard on top but Garrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rowlands stops Garrison from standing up.

Garrison throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rowlands uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Rowlands's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garrison pushes Rowlands away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rowlands gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garrison trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rowlands is looking to take a break and control but Garrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowlands advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Garrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garrison has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Good control from Rowlands.
Garrison is trying to break free.
Garrison tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Rowlands.
Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Garrison blocking the ground and pound.
Rowlands thowing shots but they're missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rowlands tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Garrison is trying to escape the mount.
Rowlands looking to ground and pound but Garrison is blocking nicely.
Garrison can't escape the position.
Rowlands takes Garrison's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.
Rowlands slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rowlands keeps control of the position as Garrison tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrison covering up well under a series of strikes from Rowlands.
Rowlands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrison trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Rowlands comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowlands winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Rowlands!
Lee Rowlands bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.