PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gene Wonder (ranked 1653 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 228 p4p, 222 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wonder
vs
Harris

185 cm
23
211
7 - 4 - 0

189 cm
25
205
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sakura Style

Groove Gear
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gene Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raven Harris!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Harris misses with a low kick.
Harris throws the left hand but Wonder avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Good exchange - Wonder coming out on top.
Wonder just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Wonder coming out on top.
Wonder blocks a jab.
Wonder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Wonder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wonder throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Wonder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harris lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Wonder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Wonder scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wonder is looking for a counter combo.
Wonder checks a low kick from Harris.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Wonder swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Wonder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Wonder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris connects with a nice looking jab.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris throws a leg kick
and Wonder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Wonder throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Wonder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wonder moves out of range as Harris throws a body kick.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Harris has closed the distance and engaged Wonder in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris pushes Wonder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wonder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wonder has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Wonder throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.
Wonder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonder.
Wonder swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wonder keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Wonder misses its intended target.
Wonder checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wonder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wonder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harris finds it's way round the side to connect with Wonder's head.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Wonder ducks down to avoid it.
Raven Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Wonder slips the punch.
Wonder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Wonder. That snapped Harris's head back.
Wonder looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Wonder ducks under a wild hook from Harris.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wonder.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wonder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Harris rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wonder's guard! Nice work there by Harris!
Harris prevents Wonder from getting back to his feet.
Wonder is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris stays in close to Wonder's body and controls the position.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Wonder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wonder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wonder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wonder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wonder throws a sloppy head kick and Harris moves out of range easily.
Wonder tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wonder.
Wonder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Harris feints and then cracks Wonder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wonder down.
Wonder lands with a right hand.
Harris throws a leg kick but Wonder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Wonder moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Wonder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raven Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Harris rushes Wonder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wonder tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Wonder drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Wonder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.

Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.

Wonder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Harris clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Harris rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Harris is holding on to half guard well.
Wonder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gene Wonder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder prevents Harris from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wonder throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Harris to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Wonder is proving a slippery customer.
Wonder trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Wonder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wonder on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circling - Wonder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harris swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wonder appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice body punch from Wonder.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Harris slips a straight right by Wonder.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Harris.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonder.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonder.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Wonder. That snapped Harris's head back.
Harris throws a hook but Wonder blocks it.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Raven Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wonder misses with a few strikes there.
Wonder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wonder scrambles back to his feet.
Harris throws a leg kick but Wonder moved away.
Wonder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris misses with a leg kick.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Wonder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Wonder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wonder misses with a left hand

and Harris counters by moving into the clinch.
Harris is leaning against Wonder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Wonder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Wonder gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Wonder from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the position here.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonder content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris managing to control the position.
Wonder trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wonder controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Wonder's head but Wonder sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonder throws a combination that misses
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonder.
Wonder loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.

Harris forces Wonder back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Wonder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harris avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Wonder letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Wonder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Wonder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris cracks Wonder with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harris has Wonder pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Raven Harris seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris presses Wonder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris digs a right hand into Wonder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonder's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing.
Harris just leaning against Wonder, taking a breather.
Raven Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wonder can't get the takedown.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wonder goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harris lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonder's sensitive parts.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wonder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gene Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Wonder has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raven Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris!
As Raven Harris got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMM................HHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMM'.