PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and cucu curu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrington's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Put u on the game. Willy Harrington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to cucu curu's chin.

Harrington
vs
curu

187 cm
19
223 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Willy Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, cucu curu!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harrington lands in his opponent's guard.

Harrington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Harrington has curu up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington wants a takedown.
curu is trying to force a seperation but Harrington has the dominant position.
curu wants to break free but Harrington has control.
Harrington is trying to force a seperation but curu has the dominant position.
Harrington tries to pull guard but curu won't allow it.
Harrington is looking for a takedown up against the cage. curu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
curu slowing the pace effectively.

Harrington breaks from the clinch.
curu fails with the takedown

and Harrington counters with a shoot takedown. curu fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
curu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
curu looking to control.
curu looks gassed!
Harrington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harrington trying to control the position from guard on top but curu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harrington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
curu working a defensive guard here.

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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Harrington drops back looking for a leg! curu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and curu manages to kick Harrington off! Harrington jumps back into curu's guard.
Harrington wants to control from the top but curu keeps moving.
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A head kick by curu misses

and Harrington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrington.
Harrington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
curu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. curu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
curu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
curu working a defensive guard but Harrington manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harrington fails to land a wild elbow strike.
curu tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
curu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Harrington looking to secure an arm triangle but curu defends it well.
curu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Harrington.
curu tries to hold on but Harrington postures up.
curu is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Harrington gets caught flat footed, as curu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harrington working a defensive guard here.
curu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington has control of curu's left arm, preventing curu from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harrington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Harrington wants to finish this one by submission but curu is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harrington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
curu wants to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
Willy Harrington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the head.
Harrington landing strikes from the mount and curu is in trouble!
curu is desperately trying to improve his position but Harrington has a good base and remains in mount.
curu taking shots to the head.
The referee warns curu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrington punishing his opponent with strikes.
curu tries to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Harrington is working for a guillotine from mount but curu frees his head quite easily.
curu wants to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
Harrington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrington thowing shots but they're missing.

Harrington stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harrington closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
curu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
curu tries to roll over but Harrington keeps him under control.
curu trying to control from the bottom.
Harrington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
curu is pressing down on Harrington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington tries to stand but curu is controlling from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

curu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harrington napping and manages to drive through into side control!
curu wants to control but Harrington is keeping him busy.
Harrington manages to get back to half guard.
curu stops Harrington from getting back to his feet.
curu wants to pass to mount but Harrington is defending the position.
Harrington is staying active underneath curu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Willy Harrington will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.

curu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
curu with a poor takedown

and Harrington counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harrington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harrington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harrington is pressing down on curu's thigh, looking to free his foot. curu is holding on for now.
Harrington stalling.
curu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington wants to pass to mount but curu is defending the position.
Harrington stalling.
curu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harrington is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
curu throws a leg kick that is checked

and Harrington counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in curu's guard now.
curu controls Harrington momentarily but Harrington frees himself.
curu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrington!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Harrington is in a horrible position here. curu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
curu throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

curu is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Harrington can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harrington in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Harrington is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to lock up and control but curu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
curu looking to control but Harrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington tries to hold on but curu pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
curu trying to control but Harrington is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrington wants to hold on but curu pushes him away.

curu moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Harrington has worked his arm free - good work by Harrington!
Harrington is not content to let curu control the position.
curu working away.
cucu curu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willy Harrington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrington is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrington, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

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