PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arsi Harju (ranked 3251 p4p, 3550 weight class) and Reese Ling (ranked 371 p4p, 403 weight class). Reese Ling has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arsi Harju's chin.

Harju
vs
Ling

190 cm
19
266
2 - 4 - 0

201 cm
26
268
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Primal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reese Ling!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harju throws the left hand but Ling avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Harju's head coaches at A Stander’s Paradise that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harju takes a swing at Ling's ribcage but misses.
Ling is looking to clinch.
Ling takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harju throws a hook but Ling avoids it easily.
Harju misses with a two punch combination.

Ling has closed the distance and engaged Harju in a clinch.
Ling misses with an elbow strike.
Harju avoids the elbow strike from Ling, against the cage.
Ling misses with an elbow over the top.
Ling pushes off an throws an elbow but Harju leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Ling.

It looks like Arsi Harju has been cut.
Harju stalling in the clinch but Ling improves position.
Harju misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harju with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ling throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ling as Harju tries to tie him up.
Harju blocks the elbow strike.
Harju doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ling misses with an elbow strike.
Ling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ling blocks an uppercut.
Ling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harju dodges an elbow strike from Ling.
Ling pushes off an throws an elbow but Harju leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Harju is trying to stall.
Harju blocks an elbow strike from Ling.
Ling looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ling throws an elbow but it misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harju will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ling up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harju trying to stall but Ling improves his position.
Harju is trying to stall.
Harju blocks an elbow strike from Ling.
Harju avoids the elbow strike from Ling, against the cage.
Ling misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ling throws an elbow but misses.
Harju avoids the elbow strike from Ling, against the cage.
Harju avoids a wild elbow strike from Ling.
Ling lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ling lands an elbow just above Harju 's eye.

Arsi Harju's cut is getting worse.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harju blocks an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Harju fails to land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harju blocks an elbow strike.
Harju swings wildly with an uppercut but Ling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ling lands a nice elbow.
Harju dodges an elbow strike from Ling.
Ling lands an elbow inside that Harju shrugs off.

Arsi Harju's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ling lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Arsi Harju's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ling pushes off an throws an elbow but Harju leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ling just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harju's brow.
We've been informed that Ling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harju misses with some punches.
Harju takes an elbow to the temple.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arsi Harju's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reese Ling!
A relieved looking Reese Ling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Arsi Harju had this to say: 'I don't understand anything..'.