PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santa Claus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Claus
vs
Harrison

178 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santa Claus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Claus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Claus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harrison trying to control but Claus is working from the bottom.
Harrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Claus is keeping the position.

Claus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
Claus being controlled here, momentarily.

Harrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrison has managed to get both his arms back between Claus's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Harrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Claus is trying to get back to half guard.
Claus sneaks back into half guard.

Claus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harrison is controlling the pace.

Harrison is trying to work for a kimura but Claus is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Claus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harrison controlling from the top position.

Claus has his foot on Harrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Claus is looking for a triangle but Harrison pushes his legs off easily.
Harrison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Claus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Claus has his foot on Harrison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrison works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrison won't allow Claus to sweep him here.
Harrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Claus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harrison 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.
Harrison pushing down on Claus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrison seems to be looking for submissions.
Claus tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
Claus is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.

Harrison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Claus has managed to free his arm - good work.

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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrison wants to control but Claus is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Claus fails to land the takedown.

Harrison gets a double leg takedown into Claus's guard.

Claus looking for subs off his back but Harrison has passed one foot through into half guard.

Claus looking for submissions off his back.

Claus actively working from the bottom here.
James Harrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison controlling the action here.

Claus actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Claus is looking to get back to full guard here but Harrison has managed to pass to side control instead.
Claus is not content to let Harrison control the position.
Harrison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Harrison controlling the pace for now.
Claus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Harrison is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Claus is surviving well by controlling Harrison's body position as best he can.
Claus is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison controlling the position easily from mount.
Claus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Claus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Harrison is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Harrison has escaped and now he's on top!
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Claus swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Claus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harrison passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison moves into full mount! Claus won't be happy about that!
Claus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Harrison trying to control but Claus is having none of it.
Claus regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Claus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Harrison is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Claus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Claus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Claus swings around for an armbar but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Claus's guard.
Harrison is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Claus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Claus feints and as Harrison raises his hands in defense, Claus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Claus postures up.

Harrison escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Claus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Claus passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Claus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harrison has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.

Claus is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harrison is trying to escape and Claus transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harrison is forced to tap! Nice work there by Claus! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santa Claus!