PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Du Hast. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harris
vs
Adams

180 cm
18
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeff Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris lands the left hand.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Harris.
Harris throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.

Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

We're going to have a standup here because Bastien Harris wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Adams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Harris throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Adams looks winded!
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastien Harris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harris clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Adams.
Harris is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harris down to the mat. Harris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Adams shoots in.
Bastien Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Harris throws a lazy head kick
and Adams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Bastien Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harris checks it well.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris scores with a hook.
A head kick by Harris misses

and Adams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harris!
The ground and pound from Adams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Adams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams throws a strike aimed at the side of Harris's head but Harris avoids it well.
Adams working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jeff Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Adams checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Adams as Harris shoots in.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams fails with the takedown

and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Harris missing with knees to the body.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris manages to break the clinch.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bastien Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Adams.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Harris connects with a body shot.
Adams slips a straight right by Harris.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Harris.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Harris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harris fails to land the takedown.
Harris throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
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!
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris connects with the punch.
Harris works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Adams trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harris to the ground. Adams is now in Harris's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Adams working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bastien Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastien Harris!