PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nahasapimapetilan Jr has chosen Who needs the Kwik - E - Mart as his entrance music. Brady Harrison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harrison
vs
Nahasapimapetilan Jr

185 cm
28
202 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

188 cm
28
200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brady Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries to land a body kick
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a good, hard body kick but Harrison shrugs it off.
Brady Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nahasapimapetilan Jr on the side of the head.
Harrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison has a takedown stuffed.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nahasapimapetilan Jr's waist but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Harrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a right hand that Harrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Harrison also avoids with ease.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nahasapimapetilan Jr duly obliges.

Harrison looking to score a takedown here. Nahasapimapetilan Jr is defending well but Harrison drives through and ends up in Nahasapimapetilan Jr's guard.
Harrison won't allow Nahasapimapetilan Jr to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison with a nice head shot there.
Harrison pushing down on Nahasapimapetilan Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harrison trying to control from half guard but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is working away.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrison slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Harrison looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets back to full guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment.
Harrison is working Nahasapimapetilan Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
Harrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nahasapimapetilan Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harrison is on top in guard.

Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nahasapimapetilan Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Nahasapimapetilan Jr's legs - danger averted.
Harrison with a nice head shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harrison pushing down on Nahasapimapetilan Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Harrison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr won't allow Harrison to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brady Harrison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr thumps Harrison with a low kick.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Harrison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a head kick!
No joy there for Harrison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Apu Nahasapimapetilan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrison jabs Nahasapimapetilan Jr right on the nose. Nahasapimapetilan Jr blinks but takes it well.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrison on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nahasapimapetilan Jr. Nahasapimapetilan Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrison.
Brady Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws an elbow but misses.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to stall.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr blocking some punches.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr lands a damaging elbow.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison misses with a right hand
and Nahasapimapetilan Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nahasapimapetilan Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is retaining full guard.
Harrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.
Harrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is retaining full guard.
Harrison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrison throwing strikes but missing.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harrison wants to control from the top but Nahasapimapetilan Jr keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harrison chips away with some ground and pound.

Harrison is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nahasapimapetilan Jr is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nahasapimapetilan Jr has escaped and now he's on top!

Harrison is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nahasapimapetilan Jr defends well.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
Harrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Harrison looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nahasapimapetilan Jr has picked Harrison up and slammed him! Harrison can't keep hold of the triangle and Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to pass to side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison tries to control but Nahasapimapetilan Jr manages to take his back.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking to control Harrison but Harrison is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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 Brady Harrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nahasapimapetilan Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

Harrison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nahasapimapetilan Jr was covering up waiting for the punch and Harrison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harrison is one step ahead there.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison stopping the sweep attempt from Nahasapimapetilan Jr.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.
Harrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is retaining full guard.
Harrison throws a strike but Nahasapimapetilan Jr rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Harrison lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nahasapimapetilan Jr!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to control the pace but Nahasapimapetilan Jr is squirming around nicely.
Harrison breaks from Nahasapimapetilan Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
You get the feeling that Nahasapimapetilan Jr really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Nahasapimapetilan Jr tries to lock up and control but Harrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee warns Nahasapimapetilan Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nahasapimapetilan Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Harrison lands a heavy elbow.

Nahasapimapetilan Jr is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a big elbow - Nahasapimapetilan Jr is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nahasapimapetilan Jr is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brady Harrison!