PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier has chosen Decisions as his entrance music. Kenuichio Harada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Harada
vs
Brazier

199 cm
25
250 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
248 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenuichio Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor Brazier!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brazier as he jumps to the side.
Brazier digs a good hook to Harada's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Brazier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harada throws a sloppy head kick and Brazier moves out of range easily.
Harada has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Madness MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Harada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brazier.

Brazier rushes Harada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brazier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A body shot lands from Harada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brazier leaning against his opponent.
Harada throws a punch but it's blocked by Brazier.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Brazier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brazier.
Brazier struggles to land a body shot inside as Harada controls his hands.
Harada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Brazier pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harada throws a body kick that misses.
Harada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harada connects with a leg kick. Brazier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brazier throws a body shot but no joy.
Brazier digs a good hook to Harada's body.
Harada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harada takes one on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brazier, as that shot connected.
Harada connects with a solid leg kick.
Brazier moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harada thumps Brazier with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Harada finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harada throws a head kick that misses.
Brazier flicks out a counter leg kick but Harada steps away.
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brazier has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harada.
Brazier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harada.
Jab from Brazier.
Brazier blocks a leg kick.
Harada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harada cracks Brazier with a good jab.
Brazier scores with a nice head shot.

Brazier darts in and clinches Harada up against the cage.
Brazier blocking some punches.
Harada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harada as Brazier tries to tie him up.
Harada misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brazier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harada lands an uppercut.
Brazier throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brazier looking to slow down the pace here.
Brazier effectively controlling the action here.

Brazier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brazier tries to clinch but Harada is having none of it.
Brazier lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harada's sensitive parts.
Harada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brazier.
Brazier throws a one two combo.
Brazier checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brazier moves out of range as Harada throws a body kick.
Brazier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brazier works the jab nicely.
Nice cross by Brazier.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brazier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harada seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brazier can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harada lands a hook that snaps the head of Brazier backwards.
Harada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Harada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brazier presses Harada against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harada tries to work over Brazier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brazier leaning against his opponent.
Harada misses with a punch on the inside.
Harada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brazier blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenuichio Harada will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor Brazier's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brazier connects with an inside leg kick.
Harada swats away the attempt to clinch by Brazier.
Brazier takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brazier counters with a right hand to the body.
Brazier lands a slapping body shot.
Brazier misses with a low kick.
Harada misses with a kick to the body.
Harada tries to work over Brazier's front leg with a kick but Brazier checks it.
A swing and a miss from Brazier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada scores with a push kick.
Harada connects with a right hand. Brazier shakes it off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harada.
A big right from Brazier misses.
Brazier takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Harada blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada tries to land a leg kick but Brazier saw it coming and moves away.
Brazier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brazier takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
Brazier looks to score with a jab to the body but Harada is just out of range.
Harada is looking to counter punch.
Brazier throws a hook but Harada avoids it easily.
A jab from Brazier does it's job there.
Brazier tries to clinch up.
Brazier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harada. That did some damage!
Brazier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

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

Brazier has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harada off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harada drives through with a takedown into guard.

Harada drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brazier dives on top into guard.

Brazier trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.

Harada has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brazier should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harada has tightened it up now! Brazier should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kenuichio Harada!
A relieved looking Kenuichio Harada thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.