PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josias Jtn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Harris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jtn
vs
Harris

193 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josias Jtn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Harris !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jtn.
Jtn tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Jtn fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jtn.
Jtn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jtn looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josias Jtn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jtn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris .

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jtn closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris just leaning against Jtn, taking a breather.
Harris presses Jtn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jtn wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris taking a breather.
Jtn is trying to maintain a safe position but Harris gets an underhook and turns Jtn into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jtn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jtn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harris lands a body punch.

Jtn breaks the clinch.
Josias Jtn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jtn.
Jtn is breathing heavily.
Jtn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jtn tries a head kick but it misses.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jtn with a lazy takedown attempt

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris .
Harris stalling against the cage.
Jtn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jtn trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jtn into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Jtn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Jtn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jtn closes the distance but Harris moves to the side

and Harris moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Harris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Jtn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jtn fails with a takedown attempt.
Jtn shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Jtn 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josias Jtn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jtn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Jtn clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Harris .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jtn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jtn tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jtn's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Harris .
Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jtn.
Jtn is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jtn is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jtn letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris pushes Jtn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stalls.
Harry Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Harris .
Jtn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.

Jtn has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris has Jtn pushed against the cage.
Harris receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Jtn's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harris has Jtn pressed against the cage, preventing Jtn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jtn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheers as Jtn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Jtn closes the distance and clinches up with Harris , looking for a takedown. Jtn pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jtn is defended easily by Harris .
Jtn tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jtn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josias Jtn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jtn tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jtn fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jtn fails with the takedown.
Jtn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jtn looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Jtn shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jtn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jtn throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jtn closes the distance and clinches up with Harris , looking for a takedown. Jtn pushes Harris against the cage but Harris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jtn fails with the takedown.
Jtn tries to clinch but Harris moves away

and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harris stalling.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jtn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jtn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harris digs a right hand into Jtn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jtn's gas tank.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris .
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Harris .
Jtn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
Jtn shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jtn wants to clinch.
Jtn shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

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