PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harrington
vs
Hall

173 cm
19
162 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilberto Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harrington has managed to clinch.
Hall is working for takedown but Harrington is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Hall tries to keep at a distance but Harrington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hall has Harrington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gilberto Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Hall.

Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hall clinches.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harrington after a bit of a struggle.

Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrington.
Harrington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hall counter with a right hand.
Gilberto Harrington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall misses with a right hand

and Harrington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrington avoids it.
Harrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall can't get the takedown.

Harrington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harrington manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harrington won't let Hall get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to hold on but Harrington pushes him away.
Hall has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington missing with strikes.
Hall holding both Harrington 's hands and preventing any damage.
Hall looks winded!

Harrington has got his arm under Hall's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hall has spun round into Harrington's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harrington pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Harrington is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harrington has his takedown stuffed

and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrington is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrington. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily
and Hall counters with a leg kick.

Hall darts in and clinches Harrington up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.

Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Hall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hall throws a head kick that Harrington semi-blocks.

Hall forces Harrington back against the cage and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harrington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harrington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Hall wants to take the fight to the mat but Harrington manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hall is working for takedown but Harrington is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gilberto Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Hall.

Hall has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harrington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harrington rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to stand but Harrington has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Hall decides to stand and escape the position.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrington.
Nice sprawl there from Hall as Harrington shoots in.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hall.
Hall scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hall is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall clinches.
Harrington wants to stall.
Hall looking to stall.

Hall is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Harrington can't fight it off and eventually Hall manages to take the fight to the floor. Harrington looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harrington's guard.

Hall gets to his feet. Harrington looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Harrington gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harrington trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hall is looking to stand up but Harrington won't let him.
Gilbert Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.

Harrington is working an open guard so Hall takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harrington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. Harrington moves away and avoids it.

Harrington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hall, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall looking for a takedown.
Hall has Harrington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Harrington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.

Harrington jumps guard.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Harrington.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Harrington has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilbert Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Harrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Hall tries to clinch up but Harrington circles away and keeps his distance.

Harrington moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall looking for a takedown.

Hall breaks from the clinch.

Hall rushes Harrington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall tries a body shot but Harrington blocks it.
Harrington tries to score a body lock takedown but Hall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harrington prevents it.

Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrington fails with the takedown
and Hall counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hall tries to avoid it but Harrington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hall to the ground. Hall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilberto Harrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Harrington.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Harrington closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.
Harrington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harrington pinned against the cage. Harrington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harrington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harrington dives in and grabs Hall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hall pushes down on Harrington's head and hops out.

Harrington gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.

Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hall dives in and scores a takedown into Harrington's guard.

Hall gets to his feet - Harrington follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Harrington pushes him off.
Harrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilberto Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tries to clinch up but Harrington circles away and keeps his distance.
Hall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hall wants to clinch
and Harrington counters with a nice body shot.
Harrington throws a shot to the body.
Harrington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hall is looking to clinch but Harrington is avoiding it.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall connects with a solid leg kick.
Hall jabs at Harrington's body.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrington throws a sloppy head kick
and Hall counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrington lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilbert Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrington misses with the body kick
and Hall counters with a low kick, right behind Harrington 's knee.
Hall throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Hall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
Gilberto Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harrington dips to his left and cracks Hall with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilbert Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilbert Hall!