PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gray (ranked 4199 p4p, 407 weight class) and Chaz Garrick (ranked 4284 p4p, 416 weight class). Chaz Garrick will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gray
vs
Garrick

172 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Gray !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Garrick!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gray shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Garrick sprawls well. Garrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gray gets slowly back to his feet.
Gray throws a hook but Garrick blocks it.
Garrick throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Garrick enables Gray to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Garrick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Garrick is looking to stand back up but Gray counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garrick.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garrick punching from the bottom.
Gray is taking a breather. Garrick 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Gray seems content to control.
Garrick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Garrick is looking to improve his position.
Garrick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garrick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gray is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garrick missing with punches from the bottom.
Gray keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gray misses with a few strikes there.
Garrick dodges the punch combination from Gray .
Gray tries to clinch but Garrick is having none of it.
Garrick is looking for the big counter here.
Garrick dives in for a single leg takedown but Gray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray blocks a head kick by Garrick.
Gray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gray throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garrick.
Gray 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gray duly obliges.

Garrick moves into range and clinches up with Gray .
Gray wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
Garrick tries to pull guard but Gray holds him up against the cage and eventually Garrick drops back down to his feet.

Garrick breaks from the clinch.
Garrick is looking to clinch but Gray is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Garrick rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray wants to break free but Garrick has control.
Gray looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gray trying to land knees to the body.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick goes for a takedown attempt but Gray pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gray throws a solid leg kick but Garrick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gray .
Gray misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Gray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Garrick shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garrick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyson Gray is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrick tries to bum rush Gray with a series of wild strikes but Gray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chaz Garrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrick blocks a leg kick.
Gray lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrick circles away quickly and effectively.
As Gray backs off Garrick throws a huge counter combo but Gray manages to avoid it all.

Garrick closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Gray letting Garrick take a breather here.

Garrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick dodges the punch combination from Gray .
Gray misses with a low kick.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick moves out of range.
Garrick feints the counter takedown.
Gray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrick can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrick with a poor takedown
and Gray counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrick is looking for the big counter here.
Gray checks a leg kick nicely.
Garrick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gray swivels and escapes.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
A head kick by Gray misses

and Garrick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray has had enough of the clinch but Garrick keeps him there for the moment.
Garrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray gets underhooks to prevent Garrick's takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrick is trying to pull guard but Gray has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gray blocks it with crossed arms.

Garrick manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Garrick keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray content to stall in guard here.
Garrick is pulling down on Gray 's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garrick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Garrick's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.

Gray is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray wants to control from the top but Garrick keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garrick.
Garrick slips a jab and a cross from Gray .

That's four 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.
Garrick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gray seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Gray misses the target.
Garrick raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Garrick.
Garrick takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Gray does no damage.
Garrick gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gray counters with a nice body shot.
Garrick is breathing heavily.
Garrick tries to clinch up.
Gray appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Garrick has Gray up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrick prevents Gray from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Gray dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Gray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrick in his tracks.
Gray throws a series of punches but Garrick moves out of range.
Garrick misses with a takedown
and Gray counters with a stiff right hand.
Gray seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gray throws a head kick but Garrick moves out of range.

Garrick rushes Gray and presses him up against the cage.
Gray is looking to break free of the clinch but Garrick has double underhooks.
Gray is trying to drag Garrick to the mat but Garrick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray can't break the clinch.
Garrick looking for a takedown.
Gray wants to break free but Garrick has control.
Garrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyson Gray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Garrick.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garrick's elbow.
Garrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrick scores with a shoulder strike.
Garrick slowing the pace effectively.
Garrick looking for a takedown.
Garrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garrick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gray 's efforts to push away.
Gray blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gray tries to break the clinch but Garrick is controlling the position.
Gray is trying to break the clinch but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Garrick tries a body shot but Gray blocks it.
Garrick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gray pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gray looking for a takedown.
Garrick is struggling to control the position.

Gray 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrick shoots in and drives through. Gray sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Gray . Those never looked like landing.

Garrick closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Garrick.
Gray is trying to force a seperation but Garrick has the dominant position.
Garrick fails to pull guard.
Garrick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrick keeps control of Gray as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garrick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gray avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrick stalling against the cage.
Garrick tries to break the clinch but Gray is controlling the position.
Garrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gray tries to break free but Garrick pushes him back against the cage.
Gray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gray tries to circle away but Garrick has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garrick has him pressed against the cage.
Gray wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chaz Garrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Garrick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gray gets the underhooks and prevents it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Gray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gray , 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Gray !