PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hilton Schultz (ranked 7018 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bann Harrow (ranked 6490 p4p, 0 weight class). Bann Harrow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schultz
vs
Harrow

196 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hilton Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bann Harrow!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Schultz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrow.
Schultz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrow misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Schultz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harrow uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schultz is on top in guard.

Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz won't allow Harrow to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Harrow has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Schultz controls the position from side control.
Harrow tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Harrow tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Schultz is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Harrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses.
Harrow does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harrow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow loads up on a big right hand but Schultz slips the punch.
Schultz checks a leg kick.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Harrow is avoiding it.
Harrow throws the kick towards the body but Schultz avoids it.

Schultz closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.
Harrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Harrow.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schultz breaks the clinch.

Schultz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harrow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schultz is in Harrow's guard.
Schultz won't allow Harrow to get back to his feet.
Harrow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Schultz manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Hilton Schultz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harrow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Hilton Schultz has been cut.
Hilton Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Schultz both land. Nice combination.
A solid body kick from Harrow.
Schultz tries to clinch but Harrow moves away
and Harrow counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Schultz falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bann Harrow!