PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Harris (ranked 3473 p4p, 3894 weight class) and Ronnie TwoK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
TwoK

203 cm
25
205
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
215
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronnie TwoK!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwoK lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but TwoK shows good takedown defense.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris shoots and misses
letting TwoK counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - TwoK throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for TwoK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
TwoK keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris sets himself, and TwoK steps forward looking for the clinch! Harris avoids it this time.
A combination from TwoK does no damage.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from TwoK.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but TwoK swats him away and circles back towards the center.
TwoK cracks Harris with a good jab.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris tries to bum rush TwoK with a series of wild strikes but TwoK uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
TwoK works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
TwoK throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
TwoK throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
TwoK dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick.
TwoK looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
TwoK misses with a double jab.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged TwoK in a clinch.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris misses with an elbow strike.
The referee calls for TwoK to work.
Harris misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harris using the Thai plumb to throw knees but TwoK has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoK blocks an elbow strike.
Harris has TwoK pressed against the cage, preventing TwoK from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TwoK blocking some punches.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
TwoK is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harris tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TwoK blocking some punches.
Harris can't find room to land a body shot as TwoK controls the action.
Harris avoiding damage.
Harris with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris misses with an elbow over the top.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TwoK is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie TwoK.
TwoK dodges an elbow strike from Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoK blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

TwoK decides to pull guard.
TwoK is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris preventing the sweep.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but TwoK is retaining full guard.
TwoK is trying to keep Harris in close.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is breathing heavily.
TwoK is pulling down on Harris's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as TwoK works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
TwoK throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Harris tries to clinch but TwoK moves out of range.
A combination from TwoK does no damage.
TwoK shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for TwoK, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
TwoK darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Harris gets the takedown into side control.

TwoK bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TwoK throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
TwoK throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TwoK paws at him with a jab and circles away.
TwoK throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TwoK, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
TwoK tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris jumps guard but TwoK turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
TwoK is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TwoK tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
TwoK blocks the elbow strike.
TwoK has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
TwoK blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoK has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie TwoK.
Harris creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harris misses with the head strike.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
TwoK tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
TwoK takes an elbow to the temple.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TwoK blocks the elbow strike.
TwoK avoids the elbow strike from Harris, against the cage.
TwoK stalling in the clinch.
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by TwoK.
Harris has a couple of punches blocked by TwoK.

TwoK has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harris uses from the top position.
We've been hearing that Harris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but TwoK is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Harris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
TwoK looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from TwoK misses the target.
Harris blocks a head kick by TwoK.

Harris closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
TwoK regains half guard there - taking advantage of Harris's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for TwoK on the ground.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but TwoK is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed TwoK to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris preventing the sweep.
TwoK keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Ronnie TwoK has got the better of the ground game so far.
TwoK bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.

TwoK won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TwoK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoK trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
TwoK showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TwoK throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
TwoK throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Harris dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Harris stuffs the takedown.

Harris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

TwoK throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
TwoK tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings TwoK.
TwoK fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris tries to clinch up but TwoK circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ronnie TwoK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TwoK stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TwoK scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch but TwoK moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoK shoots in but no luck this time.
A leg kick checked by Harris.
Harris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronnie TwoK seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but TwoK swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TwoK throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris moves in looking to clinch but TwoK pushes him off.
TwoK shoots in but no luck this time.
Bo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronnie TwoK.
TwoK takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch but TwoK swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but TwoK paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Harris is looking for a counter combo.
TwoK throws a leg kick that is checked
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
TwoK avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoK scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by TwoK or perhaps it was just good defense by Harris, which made it look bad.
TwoK misses with a wild combination.
Harris is looking to clinch.
TwoK misses with a combination

and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
TwoK wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
TwoK drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harris is looking to clinch but TwoK is avoiding it.
TwoK swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

TwoK kicks Harris off and gets back to his feet.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but TwoK swats him away and circles back towards the center.

TwoK drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harris.
TwoK blocks an elbow strike from Harris.
Harris lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

TwoK pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
TwoK throws a lazy body kick
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings TwoK.

Harris moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris works on TwoK's body with a couple of short punches.
Harris working aggressively here.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. TwoK has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to clinch up but TwoK circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
TwoK swinging wildly here.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TwoK sprawls well. TwoK wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
TwoK misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie TwoK.
I think TwoK has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie TwoK!