PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Harmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Rasilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Harmon
vs
Rasilainen

150 cm
18
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
21
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Rasilainen!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rasilainen has Harmon pushed against the cage.
Rasilainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harmon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rasilainen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rasilainen tries to pull guard but Harmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasilainen drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasilainen tries to pull guard but Harmon holds him up against the cage and eventually Rasilainen drops back down to his feet.
Randy Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Rasilainen.
Harmon lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasilainen leaning his opponent against the cage.

Rasilainen drags the fight down to the ground.
Rasilainen has a closed guard, preventing Harmon from standing up.
Harmon prevents Rasilainen from getting back to his feet.
Rasilainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harmon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rasilainen wants to stand up but Harmon is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Harmon stands and steps away. Rasilainen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Rasilainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harmon really is a fat lump.
Rasilainen avoiding damage.
Harmon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rasilainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rasilainen is defended easily by Harmon.
Rasilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasilainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harmon.
Rasilainen fails with a takedown attempt.
Harmon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harmon swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasilainen.

Rasilainen moves into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasilainen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasilainen working hard to break the clinch.
Rasilainen tries to circle away but Harmon has him pinned against the cage.
Rasilainen is trying to break free.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rasilainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Harmon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rasilainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Harmon is trying to trip Rasilainen. He has hold of a leg but Rasilainen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Harmon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Harmon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harmon wants to stand and escape but instead Rasilainen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerry Rasilainen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Harmon checks a low kick from Rasilainen.
Rasilainen tries to clinch but Harmon is having none of it.
Harmon blocks a low kick nicely.
Rasilainen tries to clinch but Harmon is having none of it.
Harmon walks into a left hand.
Harmon throws a body shot but no joy.

Rasilainen closes the distance and clinches.
Rasilainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmon to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasilainen works on Harmon's body with a couple of short punches.
Rasilainen stalling in the clinch.
Rasilainen just leaning against Harmon, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasilainen is trying to force a seperation but Harmon has the dominant position.
Rasilainen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harmon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rasilainen has had enough of the clinch but Harmon keeps him there for the moment.
Rasilainen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harmon is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasilainen.
Rasilainen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harmon after a bit of a struggle.
Randy Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Rasilainen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasilainen stops a takedown attempt from Harmon.
Rasilainen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmon smiles and moves away.
Rasilainen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rasilainen scores with a one two! Harmon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rasilainen misses the shot to the body.
Harmon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rasilainen pinned against the cage. Rasilainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rasilainen throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon throws a body punch but Rasilainen moves out of range.
Harmon slips a jab and a cross from Rasilainen.
Rasilainen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harmon defends well and Rasilainen ends up having to push Harmon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Harmon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Rasilainen clinches with his opponent.
Rasilainen is trying to break the clinch but Harmon is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rasilainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rasilainen is breathing heavily.
Harmon leaves Rasilainen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randy Harmon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmon fails to land with a series of punches.
Rasilainen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rasilainen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harmon's waist but Harmon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasilainen off to one side.
Harmon is looking to clinch but Rasilainen is avoiding it.
Rasilainen looks for a takedown but Harmon sprawls well.
As Rasilainen tries to get set, Harmon tries to push him back and clinch up but Rasilainen manages to avoid the attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rasilainen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Harmon throws a right hand that Rasilainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Rasilainen also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harmon throws a series of punches but Rasilainen moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasilainen shoots in for a double leg but Harmon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Harmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerry Rasilainen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harmon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasilainen sprawls well. Rasilainen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harmon gets slowly back to his feet.
Harmon tries to clinch up.
No luck for Rasilainen with that takedown attempt.
Randy Harmon is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasilainen tries to clinch there but Harmon circles away.
Harmon tries to counter by clinching up but Rasilainen breaks away and moves out of range.
Rasilainen looks for a takedown but Harmon sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasilainen dives in for a single leg takedown but Harmon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harmon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Randy Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Rasilainen.

Rasilainen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rasilainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harmon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rasilainen tries to pull guard but Harmon won't allow it.
Rasilainen is trying to drag Harmon to the mat but Harmon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rasilainen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harmon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harmon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasilainen walks away with a smile on his face. Harmon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Harmon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Rasilainen working for a triangle but Harmon defends it easily.
Harmon distracts Rasilainen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harmon stops Rasilainen from standing up.
Rasilainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rasilainen's head.
Rasilainen working a defensive guard but Harmon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rasilainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harmon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harmon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rasilainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Harmon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rasilainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rasilainen gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harmon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rasilainen defending well though.
Harmon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harmon prevents Rasilainen from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasilainen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harmon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasilainen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasilainen with the counter takedown but Harmon avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rasilainen misses with the combination.

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 Randy Harmon.
I think Rasilainen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerry Rasilainen!