PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Badr Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sup you (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hari
vs
you

180 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
181 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Badr Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, sup you!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari misses with a wild body shot.
Hari throws a big shot that misses.
you tries to clinch there but Hari circles away.
Hari defending well as you loads up on a big left hand.
you tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hari sizes up you with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
you wants to clinch up but Hari keeps it at a distance.
you tries for a takedown but Hari sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
you looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
you is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
you fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sup you.
Hari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
you fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari looks to land a right hand but you moved out of range.
Hari stalks you and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into you's face. you staggers backwards, shaken.
you has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from you there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Hari.
Hari throws a lazy right hand but you sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Hari.
Hari misses the jab.
Hari lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
you dives in and grabs Hari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hari pushes down on you's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari swings away with a body shot that misses

and you counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
you looks gassed!
you is trying to control. Hari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

you is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for you on the ground.
Hari looks like he's trying to stand up.

Hari kicks you off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps you's head backwards.
you shoots in for a double leg but Hari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

you bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
you moves into full mount!
Hari is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
you trying to control but Hari is having none of it.
you sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

you looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
you won't let Hari get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hari is in a horrible position here. you smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hari is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

you shoots in and drives through. Hari sprawls well.
Hari jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
you shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hari as he jumps to the side.
Hari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
you looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Badr Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of sup you.
Hari lands a nice shot to the body.
Hari bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of you's head.
Hari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
you is breathing heavily.
Hari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but you moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
you takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hari works the jab nicely.
you takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Hari.
Hari lands a body shot.
Hari lands with an overhand left.
A combination from Hari does no damage.
Hari connects with a good right hand that stumbles you. you circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hari tests you's chin there with a solid looking shot.
you fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hari avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
you finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
sup you is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
you moves in looking to clinch but Hari pushes him off.
Hari throws out a powerful jab.
you uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hari.
Hari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Badr Hari is winning the standup battle so far.
you tries to clinch but Hari moves out of range.
Hari connects with a good right hand that stumbles you. you circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hari throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hari blocks a head kick by you.
Hari connects with a right hand. you shakes it off.
Hari blocks a head kick by you.
Hari lands a body shot.
Hari lands a lovely overhand right.
Hari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches you on the side of the head.
you tries to close the distance and clinch but Hari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. you looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
you takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Good standup being displayed there by Hari as he connects with a hook.
Hari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hari looks to land a combination but you avoids it well.
you throws a push kick but Hari slaps the foot to one side.
you has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hari lands a nice looking body shot.
Hari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent you stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Badr Hari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hari lands with a hook. you tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hari lands with an uppercut that bounces you off the cage and back into rage.
Hari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A swing and a miss from Hari.
Hari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that you can do to turn this around?
you with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hari to score with a decent uppercut.
you walks into a stiff left hand from Hari.
Jab from Hari.
you walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

you scores with a takedown into Hari's guard.
you won't allow Hari to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
you is standing up over Hari. Hari looks to escape but you dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
you wants to control but Hari is keeping him busy.
you misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
you is looking to take a break and control but Hari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, you asserts his dominance and retains side control.
you taking a breather here.
you working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
you fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hari avoids it really well and circles away.
you takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
you waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hari.
you misses the shot to the body.
you swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
you looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A jab lands there for Hari.
you takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hari punishes you's body with a nice straight punch.
sup you seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left lands for Hari.
you displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hari throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Hari misses the target.
sup you has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Badr Hari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hari lands a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Badr Hari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hari, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Badr Hari!