PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutz Kilian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilian has chosen Post Break-up Sex as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lutz Kilian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Harrison
vs
Kilian

186 cm
28
195 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

190 cm
28
194 lbs
19 - 8 - 1

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lutz Kilian!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kilian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
Kilian stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrison. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kilian circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kilian closes the distance and clinches.
Harrison managing to block the knees to the body from Kilian.
Kilian tries to land knees in the clinch but Harrison avoids the damage to the body.
Kilian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Kilian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kilian missing with knees to the body.
Kilian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilian tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kilian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harrison drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kilian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harrison has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kilian regains guard immediately.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison looking to pass the guard.
Kilian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Harrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilian dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harrison working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harrison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.

Harrison has his foot on Kilian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilian works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Kilian is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison wants to sweep here but Kilian controlling him for the moment.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harrison looking for a guillotine here but Kilian defends easily.
Kilian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrison wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Harrison 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.

Harrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kilian misses with a low kick.

Harrison shoots in and bounces Kilian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Harrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kilian dives on top into guard.

Harrison looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison has control of Kilian's left arm, preventing Kilian from doing any damage.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Kilian is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kilian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kilian has managed to get both his arms back between Harrison's legs - danger averted.
William Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Harrison has an active guard here but Kilian has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to roll over but Kilian keeps him under control.
Harrison trying to control here.
Kilian wants to stand up but Harrison is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to hold on to Kilian's head to control him but Kilian postures up.
Harrison manages to get to full guard.
Kilian wants to control from the top but Harrison keeps moving.
Harrison controls Kilian momentarily but Kilian frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrison has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kilian doesn't defend quickly enough and Harrison has managed to lock this one up! Can Kilian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harrison on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Harrison!