PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rami Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jedi Theme Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Channings
vs
Harris

184 cm
29
178 lbs
14 - 9 - 1

180 cm
32
175 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rami Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Channings tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Channings thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Channings shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Channings lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Channings goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Channings steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Channings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Channings somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Channings displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Channings.
A punch combination from Channings misses.
Harris feints a counter leg kick.
Channings avoids the body shot from Harris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Channings throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Channings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Channings connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harris has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Channings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Channings ducks down to avoid it.
Channings staying out of range there.
Channings goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris throws the left hand but Channings avoids the punch easily.
Channings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clayton Channings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Channings. Channings obviously looking to wear him down.
Channings swinging wildly here.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Channings should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Channings is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
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!
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Channings just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Channings.
Harris throws a big counter head kick but Channings avoids it with no problem.

Channings drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Channings wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Channings is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris keeping full guard, as Channings tries to pass.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Channings throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Channings fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Channings slips a straight right by Harris.
Channings shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Channings connects with the punch.
Channings swinging wildly here.
Channings throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Channings keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Channings dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Channings's head and hops out.
Harris slips a straight right by Channings.
Harris throws a low kick but Channings avoids it.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Channings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rami Harris will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harris lands a slapping body shot.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Channings waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Harris with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Channings.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rami Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Channings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris clobbers Channings with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Clayton Channings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channings moves away.
Channings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Harris.
Channings misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
That kick from Harris tenderised Channings's leg. Channings is trying to keep his angry face on.
Channings misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Channings misses the target.
Channings misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Channings's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris misses with a hook. Channings ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Channings wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harris thuds a left hand into Channings's body.
Good work by Channings as he checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings has a takedown stuffed.
Channings blocks a jab.
Harris works Channings's body with a nice hook.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Channings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Channings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Channings drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Harris is trying to buck Channings off.

Channings wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Harris is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Channings 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.
Channings lands a few punches from side control.
Harris defending against the ground and pound.

Harris explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Channings's belly button to the back.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings tries to score with a low kick but Harris moves his leg out of the way.
Harris throws a front kick aimed at Channings's knee but Channings avoids it well.
A combination from Channings does no damage.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris throws a big shot that misses.
Harris throws a nice inside leg kick.
Channings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Channings is out of range and Harris settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Channings staying out of range there.
Harris bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rami Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Channings takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Channings takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Channings.
Channings blocks a jab.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Channings's shoulder, as Channings tries to avoid the shot.
Channings misses with a takedown attempt - Harris sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Channings.
Channings shoots in but no luck this time.
Channings throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Channings moves out of range easily.
Harris takes a swing at Channings's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Harris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Channings throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Channings walks into a stiff left hand from Harris.
Channings takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Channings swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Channings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Channings.

Channings shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Channings is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Channings has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Channings lands a hook to the side of the head.

Harris breaks the clinch.
A jab from Harris does it's job there.
Channings uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Channings throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Channings.
Channings moves out of range of the body kick.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.

Channings closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harris quickly recovers to half guard.
Channings thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Harris is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Channings sits in half guard.
Channings thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Clayton Channings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Rami Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Harris pushes Channings off and gets back to his feet.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Channings was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channings.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clayton Channings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the body from Channings misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clayton Channings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Channings's shoulder, as Channings tries to avoid the shot.
Channings misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Channings takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Channings misses with a low kick.
Channings misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Channings missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Channings moves away and avoids it.
Harris sizes up Channings with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Channings.
As Harris tries to get set, Channings tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Channings misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rami Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rami Harris!
After winning the bout, Rami Harris thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.