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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 16910 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniello Pablo (ranked 3544 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
157 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
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175 cm
40
148 lbs
25 - 32 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zander Harland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland stops Pablo from standing up.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland scoring with some ground and pound.
Harland won't allow Pablo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harland.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet but Harland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harland forces his way into half guard.
Harland controlling the pace.
Harland thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Pablo tries to kick Harland off but Harland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Pablo is not content to let Harland control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pablo is looking to escape.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pablo is trying to stand.
Harland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablo sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harland is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harland stops Pablo from getting back to his feet.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harland.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Pablo's head.
Harland 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.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pablo is rocked!
Pablo has one foot on Harland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pablo taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pablo!
Harland trying to control but Pablo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pablo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Harland looking to finish Pablo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pablo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Harland.
Harland working the ground and pound effectively.
Pablo is still in real trouble! Can Harland finish him?
Harland postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Pablo is out cold - huge knockout for Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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