PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Arslan (ranked 4244 p4p, 6613 weight class) and Anthony Harris (ranked 533 p4p, 659 weight class). Anthony Harris has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Arslan
vs
Harris

180 cm
26
170
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 New York, Muhammad Arslan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Harris!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Arslan's waist but Arslan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harris off to one side.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Arslan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris throws a sloppy head kick and Arslan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Arslan but Arslan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Muhammad Arslan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Harris.

Harris has Arslan up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Arslan smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Arslan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arslan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arslan throws a front kick that sends Harris stumbling back into the cage.
Harris fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Arslan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris dives in and grabs Arslan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arslan pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Arslan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Arslan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arslan tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Harris rushes Arslan and presses him up against the cage.

Arslan pulls guard successfully.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris 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.

Arslan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arslan trying to control the position.

Arslan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arslan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Arslan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arslan keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harris throws a strike but Arslan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Harris controlling the position.
Harris is trying to keep Arslan in close.
Arslan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arslan wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Arslan landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Arslan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Harris throws a leg kick that misses.
Arslan darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Arslan into the cage.

Harris drags the fight down to the ground.
Harris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arslan trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris controlling Arslan's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arslan scoring with some ground and pound.
Arslan stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris trying to control the hands but Arslan breaks the grip.
Harris is taking damage to the body and head.

Harris defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arslan's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to control his opponent's hands but Arslan gets his hands free.
Will Arslan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Arslan has got one arm under Harris's chin. This could be trouble... Harris trying to control the other hand but Arslan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Harris has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Arslan!