PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seth Garwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AkoSIii MangKanor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Garwin
vs
MangKanor

188 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 Hilo, Seth Garwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AkoSIii MangKanor!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Garwin darts in and clinches MangKanor up against the cage.
MangKanor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
MangKanor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garwin is defending well.
MangKanor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seth Garwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
MangKanor wants a takedown but no success here.
MangKanor prevents Garwin from breaking the clinch.
Garwin is trying to push MangKanor away but MangKanor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garwin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. MangKanor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Garwin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MangKanor.
MangKanor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garwin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

MangKanor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MangKanor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garwin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garwin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MangKanor shoots for a takedown but Garwin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MangKanor shoots in but no luck this time.
Garwin throws a head kick that misses.
Garwin dives in and grabs MangKanor's left leg, looking for a takedown. MangKanor pushes down on Garwin's head and hops out.

Garwin moves into range and clinches up with MangKanor.
Garwin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garwin is trying to stall.

Garwin manages to pull guard.
MangKanor looking to sit in guard and control but Garwin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
MangKanor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MangKanor is looking for a triangle here but Garwin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
MangKanor misses with an elbow from the bottom.
MangKanor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garwin's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garwin wants to lay and pray for a moment but MangKanor keeps working.
Garwin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garwin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MangKanor tries to lock up and control but Garwin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Garwin is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Garwin stuffs the takedown attempt from MangKanor. MangKanor gets slowly back to his feet.
MangKanor looks winded!
MangKanor shoots for a double leg takedown but Garwin sprawls well. He's pushed MangKanor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MangKanor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garwin's waist but Garwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MangKanor off to one side.
Garwin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garwin throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garwin shoots in for a double leg but MangKanor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
MangKanor misses with a series of wild punches.
MangKanor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garwin tries to avoid it but MangKanor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garwin to the ground. Garwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garwin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MangKanor but MangKanor pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Garwin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MangKanor, pushing him back against the cage.
Garwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MangKanor after a bit of a struggle.
Garwin stalling in the clinch but MangKanor improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MangKanor lands a hook that snaps the head of Garwin backwards.
Garwin wants to break free but MangKanor has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seth Garwin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

MangKanor tries to clinch up but Garwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Garwin lands a body shot.
Garwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garwin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garwin swinging wildly here.
Garwin stuffs the takedown.
Garwin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garwin tries to clinch up.
MangKanor tries to clinch but Garwin moves out of range.
Garwin dives in and grabs MangKanor's left leg, looking for a takedown. MangKanor pushes down on Garwin's head and hops out.
Garwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MangKanor shoots in for a takedown but Garwin shows good takedown defense.

MangKanor has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MangKanor manages to break the clinch.

MangKanor tries to keep at a distance but Garwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
MangKanor tries to pull guard but Garwin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seth Garwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
MangKanor looking to throw knees to the head but Garwin is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on MangKanor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MangKanor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garwin smiles and moves away.

MangKanor has closed the distance and engaged Garwin in a clinch.
Garwin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MangKanor smiles and moves away.

Garwin moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor goes for a takedown attempt but Garwin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Garwin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MangKanor moves away.
Seth Garwin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garwin shoots for a takedown but MangKanor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MangKanor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garwin as he avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from MangKanor. Garwin does a little dance to reset his feet.

Garwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

MangKanor pulls guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MangKanor wants to sweep here but Garwin controlling him for the moment.
Garwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garwin trying to control but MangKanor is working from the bottom.
Garwin is really struggling to control MangKanor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Seth Garwin.
Garwin lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garwin is defended easily by MangKanor.
MangKanor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garwin wants to clinch up but MangKanor keeps it at a distance.
MangKanor moves out of range of the leg kick from Garwin.
MangKanor shoots in looking for a takedown but Garwin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MangKanor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garwin keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MangKanor.
Garwin throws a hook but MangKanor avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MangKanor wants to clinch.
Garwin dives in and grabs MangKanor's left leg, looking for a takedown. MangKanor pushes down on Garwin's head and hops out.
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 Seth Garwin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

MangKanor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garwin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MangKanor fails to land the takedown.
AkoSIii MangKanor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Garwin clinches with his opponent.
MangKanor fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Garwin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics MangKanor uses from the top position.
MangKanor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MangKanor throwing strikes but missing.
Garwin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MangKanor wants to control from the top but Garwin keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. AkoSIii MangKanor was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MangKanor tries to clinch
and Garwin counters with a two punch combo.
MangKanor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
MangKanor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Seth Garwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AkoSIii MangKanor.
MangKanor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Garwin with that takedown attempt.
MangKanor misses with a head kick.
MangKanor moves in looking to clinch but Garwin pushes him off.
MangKanor is looking to clinch but Garwin is avoiding it.
Seth Garwin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garwin tries to avoid it but MangKanor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garwin to the ground. Garwin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garwin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MangKanor as he avoids it easily.
Garwin throws a head kick that misses.
Garwin closes the distance looking to clinch

and MangKanor counters by moving into the clinch.
Garwin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MangKanor just stands there and leans against the cage.
MangKanor has Garwin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Garwin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MangKanor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garwin has him pressed against the cage.
Garwin is trying to break free.
MangKanor tries to circle away but Garwin has him pinned against the cage.
Garwin pushes off an throws an elbow but MangKanor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MangKanor jumps guard but Garwin stands there with MangKanor around his waist. MangKanor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MangKanor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garwin jumps guard but MangKanor stands there with Garwin around his waist. Garwin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Garwin decides to pull guard.
MangKanor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Garwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
MangKanor trying to control the position from guard on top but Garwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garwin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
AkoSIii MangKanor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garwin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garwin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Garwin has hold of MangKanor's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MangKanor manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garwin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for MangKanor because Garwin loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Garwin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garwin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Garwin!