PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maximov
vs
Harrison

170 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Maximov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison looks to land a right hand but Maximov moved out of range.
Maximov with a poor takedown
and Harrison counters with a good low kick that Maximov was not able to check.
Maximov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrison throws a series of strikes that have Maximov backpedaling.

It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.

Maximov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harrison to the ground. Maximov is now in Harrison's guard.
Harrison has control of Maximov's left arm, preventing Maximov from doing any damage.
Maximov pushes down on Harrison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximov connects with a nice short shot to Harrison's temple.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Harrison can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maximov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harrison is positioning himself well to prevent Maximov advancing to mount.
Maximov is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maximov is trying to work for a kimura but Harrison is defending well.
Harrison tries to roll over but Maximov keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Maximov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Maximov seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Maximov wants to pass to mount but Harrison is defending the position.
Maximov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Maximov connects with a nice short shot to Harrison's temple.

Maximov 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.
Harrison really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximov trying to control from half guard but Harrison is working away.
Maximov trying to pass the guard but Harrison defending well.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Maximov sits in half guard.
Maximov is thwarting Harrison's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Maximov is working for a kimura but Harrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Maximov tries to pass to full mount but Harrison defends it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maximov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximov misses with a takedown attempt - Harrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrison throws a low kick but Maximov moves out of range easily.
Maximov shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Harrison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivan Maximov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harrison scores with a hook to the body. Maximov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maximov goes for a double leg but Harrison avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrison continues to drive forward.
Harrison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maximov shoots in and drives through. Harrison sprawls well.
Harrison scores with a body shot.
Ivan Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison scores with a jab.
Maximov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ivan Maximov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maximov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrison swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Maximov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrison fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maximov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maximov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Harrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maximov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maximov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrison connects with a jab.

Maximov is rocked!

Ivan Maximov's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison drops Maximov with a big left hand! Maximov is injured, injured bad! Harrison jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Harrison!