PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Harding
vs
Green

200 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmad Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dean Green!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Green clinches up with Harding and pushes him back against the cage.

Green has Harding pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Green pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Harding tumbling to the mat - Green dives into Harding's guard.

Harding manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Green is looking to take a break and control but Harding is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Harding looking for subs from the bottom but Green mounts him!
Green controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harding blocking the ground and pound.
Green misses with a head shot.
Green is stalling here but it's allowed Harding to get half guard.

Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is thwarting Harding's attempts to control the position.
Green is looking to stall here but Harding recovers full guard.
Green trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.

Harding had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Green defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Harding is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green stops Harding from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Green will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Green closes the distance and pushes Harding back into the cage.
Harding wants a takedown.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Green shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Harding is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harding keeps working.
Green thows a huge punch but Harding dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a strike but Harding avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harding is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.

Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harding throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Harding is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Green looking to control but Harding passes into half guard.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harding is working away from the top position though.
Harding working Green over with strikes.
Green is trying to control but can't.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Green trying to hold on to Harding's head to control him but Harding postures up.
Green is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harding is controlling the pace.
Green is looking for a sweep. Harding is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green wants to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harding walks into a stiff left hand from Green.

Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harding punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to get back to his feet.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harding makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harding.
Green is looking to advance position but Harding has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmad Harding will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Harding moves out of range of the body kick.
Harding shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.

Green gets a double leg takedown into Harding's guard.

Harding pushes Green off and scrambles back to his feet.

Green closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harding's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding striking off his back but it's not causing Green any problems.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Green has control of Harding's left arm, preventing Harding from doing any damage.
Harding prevents Green from getting back to his feet.
Harding controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ahmad Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harding stands up over Green, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harding slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harding not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Harding sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harding moves out of range as Green strikes.

Green rushes Harding and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Green pulls guard successfully.
Green is striking from the bottom but Harding uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Harding keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harding is working for a submission of some sort.
Green tries to get to full guard but Harding has control of the leg.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harding controlling the pace.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Harding there.
Green throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

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.
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Harding.
Green taking some punishment here, with Harding in his half guard.
Harding sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Harding manages to move to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harding looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harding has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Harding!