PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Antoine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Detangelo Harmeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Antoine
vs
Harmeski

172 cm
26
158 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Antoine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Detangelo Harmeski!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harmeski forces Antoine back against the cage and clinches.

Harmeski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Antoine gets back to full guard.
Antoine trying to control the position.
Antoine keeping moving, preventing Harmeski from controlling successfully.
Harmeski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Antoine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antoine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmeski won't allow Antoine to sweep him here.
Antoine has a closed guard, preventing Harmeski from standing up.
Antoine is trying to keep Harmeski in close.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmeski looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Antoine is defended easily by Harmeski.

Harmeski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Antoine tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harmeski is in Antoine's guard.
Harmeski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antoine is keeping the position for now.
Harmeski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Antoine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmeski is one step ahead there.
Antoine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antoine has a closed guard, preventing Harmeski from standing up.
Harmeski with a flurry of punches that miss.
Antoine trying to keep a closed guard but Harmeski is proving a slippery customer.
Harmeski trying to control but Antoine is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Antoine or perhaps it was just good defense by Harmeski, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harmeski gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Harmeski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Antoine struggling a bit here.
Antoine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harmeski's best efforts.

Antoine looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harmeski pushes past his half guard into mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antoine is working to get back to half guard.
Antoine sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Antoine is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harmeski is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Antoine to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Harmeski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Antoine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harmeski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Antoine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harmeski is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Antoine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Antoine misses with the combination.
Harmeski blocks a head kick by Antoine.

Harmeski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Antoine did well to prevent Harmeski getting side control.
Harmeski wants to stand up but Antoine manages to regain full guard.
Harmeski trying to control the position from guard on top but Antoine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antoine looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmeski is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmeski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antoine swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antoine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Antoine has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harmeski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Antoine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harmeski counters with a nice uppercut.

Harmeski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Harmeski has picked Antoine up - he's going for a ride! Harmeski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Antoine wants to control but Harmeski passes into side.

Harmeski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Antoine rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harmeski's guard! Nice work there by Antoine!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antoine trying to control but Harmeski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harmeski looking for a guillotine here but Antoine defends easily.
Antoine won't allow Harmeski to sweep him here.
Antoine scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Harmeski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antoine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antoine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harmeski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antoine trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmeski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Antoine scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harmeski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Antoine looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Antoine is standing up over Harmeski. Harmeski looks to escape but Antoine dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harmeski is looking to reverse the position.
Harmeski is not content to let Antoine control the position.
Harmeski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Antoine wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Antoine trying to control the action but Harmeski is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmeski is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Detangelo Harmeski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Harmeski moves into the clinch.
Harmeski lands a body shot.
Harmeski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Harmeski jumps guard and drags Antoine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Antoine trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmeski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Detangelo Harmeski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harmeski wants to sweep but no luck.

Antoine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Antoine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmeski wants to improve his position but instead Antoine has moved into half guard.
Harmeski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Antoine is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmeski is trying to control but Antoine passes into side control!
Harmeski prevents Antoine from improving position.
Harmeski parries the strikes from Antoine easily there. Antoine is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harmeski to escape.

Antoine stands up and beckons Harmeski to his feet.
Antoine misses with a head kick.

Harmeski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Antoine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Antoine wants to stand and escape but Harmeski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antoine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harmeski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harmeski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harmeski wanted to stand there but Antoine had control of the position.
Antoine throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Harmeski wants to stand but Antoine is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antoine trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Harmeski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Antoine on his heels. He'll look to pass Antoine's guard now, I'm sure.
Antoine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harmeski's guard.

Harmeski being controlled here, momentarily.
Harmeski keeping moving, preventing Antoine from controlling successfully.
Harmeski working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmeski working a defensive guard but Antoine passes into half guard.
Antoine thows a huge punch but Harmeski dodges it nicely.
Antoine wants to stand up but Harmeski is controlling the position.
Antoine passes the guard and advances to mount!

Antoine is working for a guillotine from mount but Harmeski frees his head quite easily.

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 Pablo Antoine.
Well Harmeski 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Detangelo Harmeski!