PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dub Kong (ranked 6838 p4p, 533 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 5968 p4p, 507 weight class). Dub Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kong
vs
Harris

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

King Nutrition

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong works Harris's body with a nice hook.

Kong gets a clinch.
Harris is trying to pull guard but Kong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kong after a bit of a struggle.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Harris.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kong has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harris turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harris manages to end up in side control.
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!
Kong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harris is controlling him well.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kong really wants to buck Harris off and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Kong is having none of it.
Harris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Harris looking to isolate an arm here. Kong doesn't see it coming and as Harris extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Harris!