PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georg the Caliph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jari Harrikari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrikari has chosen Tool - Forty Six & 2 as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

the Caliph
vs
Harrikari

184 cm
29
181 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

193 cm
25
186 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georg the Caliph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jari Harrikari!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
the Caliph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harrikari scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Harrikari tenderised the Caliph's leg. the Caliph is trying to keep his angry face on.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown but Harrikari shows good takedown defense.
Harrikari tests the Caliph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
the Caliph fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georg the Caliph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrikari lands with a straight right. the Caliph didn't see that one coming.
Harrikari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrikari as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from the Caliph. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harrikari.
Harrikari lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
the Caliph is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harrikari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrikari tries to sprawl out of it but the Caliph keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrikari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrikari lands a nice looking body shot.
Harrikari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harrikari.
the Caliph dives in and grabs Harrikari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrikari pushes down on the Caliph's head and hops out.
Harrikari scores with a crisp jab that stopped the Caliph in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harrikari.
Harrikari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harrikari connects with a leg kick. the Caliph looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari lands a glancing blow to the side of the Caliph's head.
Harrikari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Harrikari lands a head kick. the Caliph smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Harrikari.
the Caliph takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for the Caliph. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown but Harrikari shows good takedown defense.
Harrikari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harrikari lands with a thumping leg kick.
the Caliph dives in and grabs Harrikari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrikari pushes down on the Caliph's head and hops out.
the Caliph takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrikari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
the Caliph ducks right into an uppercut from Harrikari.
the Caliph misses with a looping right.
Harrikari avoids the body shot from the Caliph.
Harrikari lands with a nice body kick.
Harrikari connects with a looping right hand.
Jari Harrikari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari cracks the Caliph with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrikari.
Harrikari lands a jab to the nose.
Harrikari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
the Caliph fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrikari lands a high kick!
Harrikari throws a head kick but the Caliph moves out of range.
the Caliph misses with a hook.
Harrikari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but the Caliph circles away quickly and effectively.
the Caliph takes one to the side of the head.
the Caliph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrikari.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph looks to throw the jab but Harrikari is out of range.

the Caliph looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the Caliph is taking a breather. Harrikari 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.
Harrikari wants to control but the Caliph is keeping busy.
Harrikari regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from the Caliph.
Harrikari trying to keep a closed guard but the Caliph is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

the Caliph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrikari as he jumps to the side.
Harrikari misses with a hook.
the Caliph swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harrikari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
the Caliph swinging wildly here.
the Caliph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
the Caliph throws a nice looking combination but Harrikari bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jari Harrikari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrikari scores with a jab to the head.
Harrikari has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harrikari scores with a head kick.
the Caliph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrikari catches the Caliph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
the Caliph throws a series of punches but Harrikari avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the Caliph misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrikari. That's going to slow the Caliph down.
Georg the Caliph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
the Caliph walks into a jab.
the Caliph misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrikari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrikari scores with a spinning back kick!
Harrikari lands with a slapping head kick.
the Caliph slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrikari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrikari lands a nice looking kick to the body. the Caliph takes a step back to recover.
A combination from the Caliph does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
the Caliph throws an overhand right that lands on Harrikari's shoulder, as Harrikari tries to avoid the shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harrikari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Harrikari tenderised the Caliph's leg. the Caliph is trying to keep his angry face on.
the Caliph stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrikari.
Harrikari feints a jab promting the Caliph to slip. Harrikari then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. the Caliph slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harrikari lands with a kick to the temple. the Caliph shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harrikari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
the Caliph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
the Caliph throws a right and a left that both miss.
the Caliph will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harrikari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. the Caliph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches the Caliph on the side of the head.
No joy there for the Caliph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harrikari scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harrikari.
A good leg kick by Harrikari.
Harrikari scores with a shot to the body.
the Caliph is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
the Caliph takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

the Caliph throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harrikari tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. the Caliph is in Harrikari's guard.
the Caliph trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harrikari manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Harrikari slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
the Caliph is not content to let Harrikari control the position.
the Caliph tries to bench press Harrikari off him but Harrikari keeps the position.
Harrikari wants to lay and pray for a moment but the Caliph keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrikari prevents the Caliph from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jari Harrikari 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. This is the final round!

Harrikari tests the Caliph's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrikari throws a looping overhand right but the Caliph ducks down to avoid it.
Harrikari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the Caliph shoots in but no luck this time.
the Caliph shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrikari as he jumps to the side.
Harrikari staying out of range there.
the Caliph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrikari. Harrikari obviously looking to wear him down.
the Caliph fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georg the Caliph. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Harrikari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harrikari scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrikari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps the Caliph's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrikari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
the Caliph fails to land the takedown.
Harrikari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
the Caliph looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harrikari throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
the Caliph takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrikari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrikari lands with a hook. the Caliph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
the Caliph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
the Caliph throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrikari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
the Caliph takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
the Caliph with a poor takedown
and Harrikari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harrikari catches the Caliph with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrikari lands with a straight right. the Caliph didn't see that one coming.
Harrikari works over the Caliph's head and body with a nice combination.
Harrikari throws a nice head kick!
Harrikari lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
the Caliph slips a jab and a cross from Harrikari.
Harrikari scores with a kick to the midsection.
the Caliph throws a right and a left that Harrikari avoids nicely.
the Caliph closes the distance and clinches up with Harrikari, looking for a takedown. the Caliph pushes Harrikari against the cage but Harrikari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the Caliph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrikari moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrikari fakes the leg kick and cracks the Caliph in the body.
the Caliph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
the Caliph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrikari tries to avoid it but the Caliph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrikari to the ground. Harrikari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrikari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harrikari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harrikari moves out of range as the Caliph strikes.

the Caliph shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Harrikari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrikari gets back to half guard.

Harrikari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
the Caliph trying to mount his opponent but Harrikari defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrikari moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Harrikari working for submissions but it's allowed the Caliph to get to half guard.
the Caliph is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harrikari!
Georg the Caliph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
the Caliph looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
the Caliph dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jari Harrikari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harrikari winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jari Harrikari!