PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E-17 . Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Downs
vs
Harvey

175 cm
28
143 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

169 cm
30
140 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harvey gets a clinch.
Downs is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harvey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Downs's elbow.
Downs has had enough of the clinch but Harvey keeps him there for the moment.
Harvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Harvey to work.
Downs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Harvey.
Downs is trying to maintain a safe position but Harvey gets an underhook and turns Downs into the cage.
Maybe Downs would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Harvey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harvey is pushing Downs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Downs prevents a body shot from Harvey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Harvey lands with a right to the head.
Downs tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Harvey as the two fighters clinch.
Downs working hard to break the clinch.
Harvey prevents Downs from breaking the clinch.
Downs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
Harvey working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Downs works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Downs tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvey is retaining full guard.
Harvey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harvey is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Downs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Downs is retaining full guard.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.
Downs has momentary wrist control but Harvey slips an elbow through the middle.
Harvey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Downs trying to control the position.
Harvey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Downs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harvey defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is in close to Downs's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Downs looking for a guillotine here but Harvey defends easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Downs has momentary wrist control but Harvey slips an elbow through the middle.
Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harvey trying to control but Downs is working from the bottom.

Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harvey is aware though and is defending well.
Downs controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself.

Downs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harvey passes into side control.
Harvey wants to control but Downs is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey working the head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Downs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harvey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downs is looking to reverse the position.
Downs gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harvey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harvey throws a low kick but Downs avoids it.
Harvey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Downs fails with the takedown
and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks.
Downs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Downs. That did some damage!

Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.
Harvey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Downs.
Downs has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey misses with an elbow over the top.
Downs tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
Harvey slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Harvey.
Harvey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Downs in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harvey scores with a shot to the side of Downs's head.
Downs can't get the takedown.
Downs tries for a takedown but Harvey manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Harvey.
Harvey lands a right hand.
Downs blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harvey is pressed up against the cage. Downs has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvey down to the mat. Harvey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Harvey clinches up with Downs and pushes him back against the cage.

Downs pulls guard successfully.
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!

Downs looking for a guillotine here but Harvey defends easily.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.

Downs is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harvey is aware though and is defending well.
Harvey trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Downs has momentary wrist control but Harvey slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Downs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harvey is one step ahead there.

Downs escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harvey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Downs looking for a guillotine here but Harvey defends easily.
Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Downs is retaining full guard.
Harvey scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey stands up over Downs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Downs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harvey defends it easily.
Harvey 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.
Downs keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully.

Harvey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harvey has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Harvey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Downs keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Downs looking for a guillotine here but Harvey defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Harvey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harvey catches Downs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Downs looks for a takedown but Harvey sprawls well.
Downs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harvey.
Harvey throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
Harvey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Downs manages to avoid it.
Harvey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Downs slips a jab and a cross from Harvey.
Harvey jabs at Downs's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey thows a left - swing and a miss!

Harvey rushes Downs and presses him up against the cage.
Harvey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brian Harvey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Downs being controlled against the cage.
Downs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harvey lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.

Harvey breaks the clinch.
Downs with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brian Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Harvey. No joy for Downs on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
Harvey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs slips a straight right by Harvey.

Downs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harvey's guard.
Brian Harvey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Downs is fighting to break Harvey's control of his arms but Harvey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey wants to sweep but no luck.
Downs being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Brian Harvey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Downs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
Harvey lands a leg kick that knocks Downs off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Harvey.
Brian Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downs with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Downs shoots in but no luck this time.
Downs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Harvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brian Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Harvey.
Downs takes one to the chin there.
Downs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Downs misses with a takedown
and Harvey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Downs thinking.
Nice uppercut lands for Harvey. That snapped Downs's head back.
Harvey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Downs on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downs with a poor takedown
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harvey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Guy Downs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey scores with a nice body kick.
Harvey with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvey 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Harvey!
Brian Harvey thanked the fans post fight for their support.