PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ireland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Ireland told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Harris
vs
Ireland

188 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Calvin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Ireland!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ireland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ireland tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Ireland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ireland tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Ireland tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Ireland fails in his attempt to clinch.

Harris closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harris lands in his opponent's guard.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ireland keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ireland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ireland keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Ireland has wrist control.
Harris won't allow Ireland to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ireland gets caught flat footed, as Harris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ireland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is pushing down on Ireland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ireland is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ireland's head.
Ireland is looking to escape.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris wants to pass to mount but Ireland is defending the position.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ireland's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Ireland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ireland is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ireland gets caught flat footed, as Harris shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Harris throws a strike but Ireland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ireland wants to get up but he can't break Harris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland stopping the sweep attempt from Harris.
Harris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ireland is looking to escape.
Harris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ireland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ireland to the mat! Ireland manages to get full guard.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris trying to move into half guard but instead Ireland has managed to sweep!

Harris working for submissions but it's allowed Ireland to get to half guard.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Ireland is going to stand back up.
Ireland is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Harris manages to get to full guard.
Ireland wanted to stand there but Harris had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ireland!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ireland?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris landing punches.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Ireland is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ireland is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ireland squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ireland's face.
A nice elbow there by Harris.
Harris looking to finish Ireland with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ireland!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a heavy elbow.

Harris goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ireland is on top in guard.
Calvin Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ireland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harris prevents Ireland from standing back up.
Harris thows a huge punch but Ireland dodges it nicely.
Harris is looking to advance position but Ireland won't allow it.
Harris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Calvin Harris dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ireland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Harris feints and as Ireland raises his hands in defense, Harris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Ireland is keeping the position.
Harris postures up in Ireland's guard and throws a big left but Ireland blocks it.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ireland is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Ireland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ireland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ireland doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.

Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ireland!
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ireland is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Harris with good strikes from the mount here!
Ireland wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Harris lands a big elbow.
Harris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ireland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harris landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Harris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ireland is squirming around, avoiding Harris's attempts to control the action.
Harris scoring with strikes but Ireland is staying in there.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Ireland taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Billy Ireland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris working Ireland over with strikes here.
Harris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ireland hang on?
Harris landing strikes from the mount.
Harris raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Harris.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Calvin Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

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