PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Switz Erland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Erland
vs
Harrington

180 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Switz Erland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Harrington!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.

Erland shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Erland wants to free his trapped foot but Harrington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Erland could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
Erland looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Erland prevents Harrington from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erland tries to pass to full mount but Harrington defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erland tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Erland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harrington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Erland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrington's guard.
Erland passes Harrington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harrington won't allow Erland to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harrington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Erland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harrington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Erland has Harrington in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Erland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harrington won't allow Erland to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Harrington.
Erland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrington wants to control but Erland is keeping him busy.
Erland is looking for a sweep.

Harrington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Erland to his feet.
Erland swats away the attempt to clinch by Harrington.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harrington's waist but Harrington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Erland off to one side.

Erland scores a takedown into full mount!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Erland is looking to work his way around to Harrington's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Harrington slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Erland is working for a submission of some sort.
Erland is breathing heavily.
Harrington trying to hold on to Erland's head to control him but Erland postures up.
Erland trying to mount his opponent but Harrington defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erland is looking to pass Harrington's guard but actually Harrington recovers to full guard.

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.
Erland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Erland is looking to advance position but Harrington has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Erland is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington wants to control the pace but Erland is squirming around nicely.

Harrington looking for a guillotine from mount but Erland is having none of it.
Erland is looking to improve his position but Harrington isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lewis Harrington will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Harrington tries to clinch but Erland moves out of range.
Erland fails with the takedown

and Harrington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrington.

Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrington tries to close the distance and clinch but Erland swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Erland fails with the takedown.
Erland keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrington wants to clinch.
Harrington fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrington throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Erland colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Harrington as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Erland is left battered and dazed whilst Harrington and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Harrington!