PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darrin Smooth Oranges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jock harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smooth Oranges
vs
harrison

185 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrin Smooth Oranges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, jock harrison!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Smooth Oranges.
Smooth Oranges moves in looking to clinch but harrison pushes him off.
Smooth Oranges wants to land a leg kick but harrison is out of range.
Darrin Smooth Oranges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

harrison has Smooth Oranges up against the cage in a clinch.
Smooth Oranges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smooth Oranges can't find room to land a body shot as harrison controls the action.
Smooth Oranges working hard to break the clinch.

harrison decides to pull guard.
harrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smooth Oranges's guard.
harrison advances position into side control!
Smooth Oranges is being controlled here.
Smooth Oranges wants to get back to his feet.
harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smooth Oranges keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smooth Oranges is trying to stand but he's just given harrison his back.
Smooth Oranges is really stuck here.

That's two 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.
Smooth Oranges avoids the strikes from harrison.

Smooth Oranges fending off the submission attempt from harrison.

harrison looking to break Smooth Oranges's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smooth Oranges remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise harrison will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
harrison missing with strikes.

harrison has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Smooth Oranges has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
harrison misses with a punch to the head.
Smooth Oranges trying to control the action but harrison just sinks the hooks in.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
harrison misses with punches from the back.

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.
harrison tries to keep control of the position but Smooth Oranges is staying busy.
Smooth Oranges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for harrison on the ground.
harrison looks gassed!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth Oranges is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jock harrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Smooth Oranges darts in trying to clinch

and harrison counters by clinching up.
Smooth Oranges is looking to break free of the clinch but harrison has double underhooks.
harrison has Smooth Oranges pressed against the cage, preventing Smooth Oranges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smooth Oranges tries a head kick but it misses.
Smooth Oranges throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smooth Oranges tried to score with a low kick but harrison checks it.
harrison has a takedown stuffed.
Smooth Oranges throws a low kick, looking for harrison's leg but harrison calmly moves out of range.
Smooth Oranges clobbers harrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smooth Oranges tries to clinch up
and harrison counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Smooth Oranges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
harrison circles away from the clinch attempt

and harrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by harrison.
harrison is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges is trying to break the clinch but harrison is controlling him.
harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smooth Oranges smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Smooth Oranges is predictable there
and harrison counters with a solid body kick.

harrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smooth Oranges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but harrison has him pressed against the cage.
Smooth Oranges is trying to force a seperation but harrison has the dominant position.
harrison keeps control of Smooth Oranges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
harrison is trying to drag Smooth Oranges to the mat but Smooth Oranges just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darrin Smooth Oranges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jock harrison.
Smooth Oranges is looking to break free of the clinch but harrison has double underhooks.
Smooth Oranges wants to break free but harrison has control.
Smooth Oranges has had enough of the clinch but harrison keeps him there for the moment.
Smooth Oranges struggles to land a body shot inside as harrison controls his hands.
Knees in the clinch landing for harrison.
Smooth Oranges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

harrison breaks the clinch.
A combination from Smooth Oranges does no damage.
harrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smooth Oranges tries to avoid it but harrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smooth Oranges to the ground. Smooth Oranges escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
harrison lands a nice looking body kick.
Smooth Oranges uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before harrison has time to react.
Smooth Oranges misses with the combination.
Darrin Smooth Oranges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smooth Oranges lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
harrison checks a leg kick.
harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
harrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
harrison tries for a takedown but Smooth Oranges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smooth Oranges lands with a straight right. harrison didn't see that one coming.
Smooth Oranges looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges works the jab nicely.
harrison lands a head kick. Smooth Oranges smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smooth Oranges tries to clinch

and harrison counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smooth Oranges!
harrison content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by harrison there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

harrison goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Smooth Oranges turns into him and now he's in harrison's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges wants to stand but harrison is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smooth Oranges wants to stand and escape but instead harrison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but jock harrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

harrison shoots for a takedown but Smooth Oranges saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smooth Oranges wants to clinch

and harrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smooth Oranges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smooth Oranges struggles to land a body shot inside as harrison controls his hands.
harrison tries to pull guard but Smooth Oranges holds him up against the cage and eventually harrison drops back down to his feet.
harrison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smooth Oranges gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrin Smooth Oranges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jock harrison.
Smooth Oranges is trying to break the clinch but harrison is controlling him.
Smooth Oranges tries a body shot but harrison blocks it.

harrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Smooth Oranges wants to stand and escape but instead harrison has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smooth Oranges keeping moving, preventing harrison from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges looking for a sweep. Not yet Smooth Oranges, not yet.
harrison won't allow Smooth Oranges to get back to his feet.
Smooth Oranges has a closed guard, preventing harrison from standing up.
Smooth Oranges is controlling harrison's posture.

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.
harrison trying to control but Smooth Oranges is working from the bottom.
Smooth Oranges keeping full guard, as harrison tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smooth Oranges tries to clinch up

and harrison moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smooth Oranges tries to circle away but harrison has him pinned against the cage.
harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smooth Oranges prevents it.
Smooth Oranges tries to break the clinch but harrison is controlling the position.
Smooth Oranges is trying to break the clinch but harrison is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Smooth Oranges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smooth Oranges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
harrison wants a takedown but no success here.
harrison keeps control of Smooth Oranges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smooth Oranges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smooth Oranges struggles to land a body shot inside as harrison controls his hands.

harrison breaks the clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as harrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smooth Oranges is looking to clinch but harrison is avoiding it.
Smooth Oranges misses with a few strikes there.
Smooth Oranges circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smooth Oranges counters with a three punch combo that has harrison backing up. harrison nods at Smooth Oranges to acknowledge the strikes.
Smooth Oranges misses with a leg kick.

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.

harrison has closed the distance and engaged Smooth Oranges in a clinch.

harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
harrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smooth Oranges wants to clinch but harrison slips to the side

and harrison holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Smooth Oranges won't want to take too many of those.
Smooth Oranges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smooth Oranges tries to stall but harrison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smooth Oranges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smooth Oranges working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Smooth Oranges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
harrison has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smooth Oranges is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smooth Oranges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
harrison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smooth Oranges working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth Oranges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

harrison gets control of Smooth Oranges's arms and successfully pulls guard. harrison will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smooth Oranges trying to stand up but can't free himself from harrison's guard.
Darrin Smooth Oranges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jock harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smooth Oranges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
jock harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got harrison 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jock harrison!