PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tink Bugglesworth (ranked 24831 p4p, 23998 weight class) and Tony Harrington (ranked 665 p4p, 674 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bugglesworth
vs
Harrington

190 cm
21
205
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
212
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tink Bugglesworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bugglesworth's guard.
Harrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Harrington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harrington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugglesworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Bugglesworth with that takedown attempt.
Bugglesworth has his takedown stuffed

so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harrington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Harrington working his ground and pound in the gym.
Harrington is looking to pass into half guard but Bugglesworth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bugglesworth is in guard.

Harrington seems keen to control Bugglesworth's posture.
Harrington manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bugglesworth manages to get himself to full guard.

Bugglesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Harrington is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Bugglesworth working for a triangle but Harrington defends it easily.
Bugglesworth keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.
Harrington controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bugglesworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrington connects with a couple of short punches.
Harrington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harrington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrington working some strikes from top position.

Bugglesworth has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bugglesworth is letting Harrington control him for a moment.
Harrington really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bugglesworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bugglesworth struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Harrington dominated that round.
That's time! Bugglesworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Harrington paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Harrington looking to score a takedown here. Bugglesworth is defending well but Harrington drives through and ends up in Bugglesworth's guard.

Bugglesworth kicks Harrington off and gets to his feet.
Tink Bugglesworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bugglesworth misses with a double jab

and Harrington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bugglesworth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrington is one step ahead there.
Bugglesworth keeping full guard, as Harrington tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugglesworth trying to keep a closed guard but Harrington is proving a slippery customer.
Bugglesworth can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harrington controls the pace.
Harrington is looking to pass into half guard but Bugglesworth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bugglesworth is in guard.

Harrington wants to sweep here but Bugglesworth controlling him for the moment.
Harrington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Bugglesworth from controlling successfully.

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.
Bugglesworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Harrington managing to control the position.
Harrington wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bugglesworth.
Harrington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bugglesworth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrington jabs Bugglesworth right on the nose. Bugglesworth blinks but takes it well.
Bugglesworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bugglesworth falls off balance throwing a combination

so Harrington counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bugglesworth is wriggling around but Harrington manages to pass to half guard.

Harrington working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harrington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harrington stalling.
Harrington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrington trying to control the pace.
Harrington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Harrington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harrington cracks Bugglesworth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bugglesworth tries for a takedown but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrington with the counter takedown but Bugglesworth avoids it easily.
Harrington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugglesworth dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bugglesworth tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrington defends well and Bugglesworth ends up having to push Harrington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tink Bugglesworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bugglesworth lands a head kick!
Harrington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bugglesworth moves away from the strike by Harrington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bugglesworth fails to land the takedown.
Harrington rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bugglesworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bugglesworth tries to counter by clinching up but Harrington breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bugglesworth misses with a double jab

and Harrington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bugglesworth won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bugglesworth is trying to escape the position but Harrington is controlling the position.
Bugglesworth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bugglesworth is letting Harrington control him for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrington landing strikes.
Harrington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Harrington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Harrington shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrington content to control rather than advance.
Bugglesworth trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bugglesworth tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
Harrington trying to control the pace.
Tink Bugglesworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington is continuing to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Harrington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrington 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Harrington!