PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monday
vs
Harrington

199 cm
33
284 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

198 cm
39
257 lbs
36 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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King of Clothes

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 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashley Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Ashley Harrington has been cut.
Harrington jabs at Monday's body.
Monday throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Harrington to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Monday.
Monday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrington counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Mike Monday has been cut.

Monday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monday lands with a light punch inside.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.

Harrington is rocked!
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!
Harrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrington is still on wobbly legs! Can Monday finish him?
The referee is keeping an eye on Monday - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harrington seems to have recovered his senses.
Monday has a couple of punches blocked by Harrington.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday misses with the head strike.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Harrington.
Harrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monday throws a head punch that misses.
Monday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harrington can't find room to land a body shot as Monday controls the action.
Monday wants to stall.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Harrington has a couple of punches blocked by Monday.
Monday lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Monday to work.
Harrington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands a hook that snaps the head of Monday backwards.
Monday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Monday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Monday prevents a body shot from Harrington.
Harrington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harrington working aggressively here.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Monday stalling against the cage.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Monday on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Harrington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harrington throws a head punch that misses.
Monday misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Harrington.
Monday is breathing heavily.
Harrington has a couple of punches blocked by Monday.
Monday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harrington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Monday.
Harrington pushes Monday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Monday tries to throw a body punch but Harrington avoids it by throwing Monday back against the cage.
Monday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrington is working Monday over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Monday lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrington lands a shot to the body.
Harrington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrington presses Monday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrington misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrington misses with a punch on the inside.
Monday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrington.
Monday trying to stall but Harrington improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrington.
Harrington tries to throw a body punch but Monday avoids it by throwing Harrington back against the cage.
Monday misses with the head strike.
Harrington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monday's elbow.
Harrington has a couple of punches blocked by Monday.
Monday misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Monday.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrington.
Harrington misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashley Harrington dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harrington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monday.
Harrington is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monday with a body shot.
Monday throws a looping overhand right but Harrington ducks down to avoid it.
Harrington misses with a body kick.
Monday is looking to counter punch.
Harrington scores with a one two! Monday had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Monday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harrington as he jumps to the side.
Harrington wants to land a leg kick but Monday is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington throws a leg kick that misses.
Monday throws a quick counter head kick but Harrington was just out of range.
Monday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monday on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Monday connects with a high kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ashley Harrington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrington tries to land a front kick but Monday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harrington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monday counters with a left to the body.

Harrington ducks straight into an uppercut from Monday and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harrington manages to regain guard straight away.

That has opened up Ashley Harrington's cut even more.
Monday trying to move into half guard but instead Harrington has managed to sweep!

This has been an exciting period of action!

Harrington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harrington has managed to get both his arms back between Monday's legs - danger averted.
Harrington 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.

Monday has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrington forces his way into half guard.

Monday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrington works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monday wants to control but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington looking to control but Monday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington prevents Monday from getting the reversal.
Harrington wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Monday is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harrington wants to control the pace but Monday is squirming around nicely.
Harrington controlling the pace for now.
Monday is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
Harrington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monday is working hard here to advance position.
Harrington avoids the attempt from Monday to control.
Monday stops Harrington from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ashley Harrington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Harrington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monday is looking to counter the offense by Harrington and move into the clinch.
A low kick from Harrington misses
and Monday counters with a straight right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Harrington. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Harrington throws a jab when Monday was well out of range.
Monday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrington stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrington misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Monday misses its target.
Harrington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harrington counters with a left to the body.
Harrington throws a leg kick but Monday sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday moves forwards but Harrington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monday works Harrington's body with a nice hook.
Harrington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monday.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harrington in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Harrington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Harrington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monday.
Monday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harrington avoids a kick to the body.
Harrington throws a hook but Monday blocks it.
Harrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrington with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mike Monday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington digs a good body shot into Monday's ribs.
Harrington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harrington is looking to slow Monday down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monday misses with a jab to the body
and Harrington counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrington throws a body punch but Monday moves out of range.
Monday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Harrington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harrington lands with a shot to the body.
Harrington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harrington lands a head kick. Monday smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Harrington finds it's way through Monday's defenses.
Harrington misses with a body shot.
Harrington lands a glancing blow to the side of Monday's head.

Mike Monday's cut is getting worse.
Harrington works Monday's body with a nice hook.
Monday pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Harrington cracks Monday with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harrington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Monday to stand back up!

Monday is rocked!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Harrington! Monday is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashley Harrington!
After the fight, Ashley Harrington was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.