PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chael Claude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Harris will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Claude
vs
Harris

180 cm
22
177 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chael Claude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Claude misses with a body kick.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Claude's defenses.
Claude moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calvin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Claude gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris tries to circle away but Claude has him pinned against the cage.
Claude keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Claude throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Claude has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claude wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Claude won't allow it.
Claude swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Claude keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claude avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris digs a good hook to Claude's body.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Claude on the side of the head.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab by Harris.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Harris lands an impressive looking overhand right. Claude doesn't seem phased though.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Claude just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris throws a right hand that Claude ducks under and follows up with a left that Claude also avoids with ease.

Harris gets tackled into the cage by Claude. Claude maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Claude.

Claude pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Calvin Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Harris gets tackled into the cage by Claude. Claude maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Claude throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Claude tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Claude back against the cage.

Claude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claude takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris tests Claude's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Claude circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a series of punches but Claude moves out of range.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris looks gassed!
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Claude.
Claude slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Claude keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Claude throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Claude bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Claude throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Claude misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris misses with the combination.
Claude tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Claude. That's going to slow Harris down.
Claude moves away from the strike by Harris.
Claude fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claude misses with a straight right.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Claude was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Claude shoots in and gets a takedown into Harris's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Claude advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Claude thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Claude with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Claude seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Harris is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chael Claude!