PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Jarvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Gifflick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jarvis
vs
Gifflick

188 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wyatt Jarvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Gifflick!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gifflick.
Gifflick shoots in for a double leg but Jarvis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gifflick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gifflick is pressing down on Jarvis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jarvis is holding on for now.
Jarvis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jarvis wants to improve his position but Gifflick is controlling well.
Gifflick prevents Jarvis from standing back up.
Jarvis won't allow Gifflick to pass to mount.
Gifflick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarvis defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gifflick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gifflick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gifflick trying to control the pace.
Gifflick throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jarvis to regain full guard.
Jarvis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gifflick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jarvis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gifflick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jarvis being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick is looking to work some ground and pound but Jarvis has wrist control.
Jarvis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jarvis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jarvis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gifflick is controlling him.
Jarvis keeping moving, preventing Gifflick from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Gifflick.

Gifflick clinches.
Gifflick has Jarvis pressed against the cage, preventing Jarvis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick prevents Jarvis from breaking the clinch.
Jarvis jumps guard but Gifflick stands there with Jarvis around his waist. Jarvis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvis tries to land knees in the clinch but Gifflick avoids the damage to the body.

Gifflick has Jarvis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gifflick pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jarvis tumbling to the mat - Gifflick dives into Jarvis's guard.
Gifflick trying to control the position from guard on top but Jarvis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gifflick looking to sit in guard and control but Jarvis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gifflick 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jarvis wants to control from the top but Gifflick keeps moving.
Gifflick has Jarvis pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gifflick looking for a sweep. Not yet Gifflick, not yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gifflick is trying to control the position from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Gifflick hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Gifflick moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Gifflick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gifflick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jarvis counters with a one-two to the body.
Gifflick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gifflick shoots in but no luck this time.
Wyatt Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Gifflick.
Gifflick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Gifflick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gifflick with the ground and pound but Jarvis uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jarvis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gifflick is controlling him.
Gifflick preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gifflick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gifflick is taking a breather. Jarvis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gifflick working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jarvis's thigh. Jarvis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Gifflick looking to sit in guard and control but Jarvis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jarvis trying to control but Gifflick is working from the bottom.
Gifflick 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.
Jarvis is standing up over Gifflick. Gifflick looks to escape but Jarvis dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jarvis has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jarvis wants to control but Gifflick is keeping him busy.
Jarvis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jarvis trying to control the position but Gifflick is working away.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvis is staying tight to Gifflick's torso, preventing him from escaping.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wyatt Jarvis just wasn't active enough.
Gifflick misses with a takedown attempt - Jarvis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jarvis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gifflick, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gifflick.

Gifflick gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gifflick controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Gifflick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.

Gifflick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gifflick shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense.
Gifflick shoots in for a takedown but Jarvis shows good takedown defense.
Jarvis leaves Gifflick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wyatt Jarvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Gifflick.
Gifflick shoots in but Jarvis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gifflick fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gifflick darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gifflick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jarvis holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Jarvis is looking to escape.
Jarvis is pressing down on Gifflick's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gifflick trying to control but Jarvis is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick throws a big elbow that misses.
Gifflick wants to control from the top but Jarvis keeps moving.
Gifflick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jarvis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Max Gifflick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gifflick closes the distance and clinches up with Jarvis, looking for a takedown. Gifflick pushes Jarvis against the cage but Jarvis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick looks for a takedown but Jarvis sprawls well.
Gifflick shoots for a double leg takedown but Jarvis sprawls well. He's pushed Gifflick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Max Gifflick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Gifflick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gifflick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gifflick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jarvis defending well though.
Jarvis is looking to improve his position.
Jarvis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jarvis is not content to let Gifflick control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gifflick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gifflick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jarvis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jarvis pulls Gifflick in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gifflick throwing strikes from guard but Jarvis blocks nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Gifflick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gifflick has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Gifflick!