PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan Wilson (ranked 3165 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Harrison (ranked 24857 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Wilson
vs
Harrison

178 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson instigates a clinch.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrison throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrison as he avoids it easily.
Harrison swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.

Harrison moves into the clinch.

Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Harrison uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Harrison is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Harrison trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrison shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Harrison sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison.
Wilson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Harrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Harrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrison wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harrison just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.

Harrison closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.

Harrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Harrison.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.

Wilson pushes Harrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Wilson holds him up against the cage and eventually Harrison drops back down to his feet.

Harrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Wilson trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Harrison slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.

Wilson is looking to stand up but Harrison isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnold Harrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Harrison throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrison has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Harrison.
Allan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Harrison.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Harrison sprawls well.
Harrison drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
Harrison throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harrison takes a step back to recover.

Harrison closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilson tries to bench press Harrison off him but Harrison keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Harrison stalls from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is not content to let Harrison control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrison darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Harrison into the cage.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Harrison is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.

Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.

Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrison shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrison.
As Harrison looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Harrison just gets out of the way.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Allan Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harrison pushes Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arnold Harrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harrison circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Harrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Harrison shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Harrison counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson dives in and grabs Harrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrison fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harrison misses with a head kick.

Wilson has Harrison up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilson is trying to drag Harrison to the mat but Harrison just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrison wants to break the clinch but can't.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
Harrison keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson dives in and grabs Harrison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrison pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Harrison pushes him off.
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
Allan Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arnold Harrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrison throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harrison off to one side.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Allan Wilson.
I think Harrison has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Harrison!