PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jareedds Harrtts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Good Finisher (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.

Harrtts
vs
Finisher

225 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jareedds Harrtts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Good Finisher!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finisher doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Harrtts counters with a single leg into guard. Finisher didn't expect that.

Harrtts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Harrtts drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Finisher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harrtts has Finisher in his guard.
Harrtts keeping full guard, as Finisher tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Finisher drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harrtts looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harrtts looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harrtts!
Finisher manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harrtts's best efforts.
Harrtts will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Harrtts wants to work for an arm triangle but Finisher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Harrtts is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Finisher is just riding it out for now. Harrtts eventually gives up the hold.
Finisher wants to get back to full guard but Harrtts has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finisher tries to hold on but Harrtts pushes him away.
Harrtts really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Finisher looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Finisher trying to control the hands but Harrtts won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harrtts doesn't have the hooks in and Finisher manages to turn into his guard.
Finisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrtts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jareedds Harrtts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Finisher wants to clinch

and Harrtts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrtts.

Harrtts postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Finisher is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harrtts, into his guard.

Harrtts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Finisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrtts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrtts keeping full guard, as Finisher tries to pass.

Harrtts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Finisher trying to control but Harrtts is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Good Finisher hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Finisher throws a head kick but Harrtts moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finisher dives in and scores a takedown into Harrtts's guard.
Finisher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Finisher advances position into side control!
Finisher taking a break here but Harrtts is having none of it and regains half guard.
Finisher is breathing heavily.

Harrtts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jareedds Harrtts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finisher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harrtts's head.
Harrtts is staying active underneath Finisher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harrtts looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jareedds Harrtts dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Harrtts dives in and grabs Finisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finisher pushes down on Harrtts's head and hops out.

Finisher pushes Harrtts up against the cage in a clinch.

Finisher drags the fight down to the ground.
Finisher trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrtts postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Finisher striking off his back but it's not causing Harrtts any problems.

Harrtts has gone for a leg lock! Finisher slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harrtts's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finisher seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Finisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Good Finisher was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Finisher moves in looking to clinch but Harrtts pushes him off.
Harrtts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Finisher sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrtts slaps away a takedown attempt from Finisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Finisher shoots in for a takedown but Harrtts shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrtts takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Jareedds Harrtts has been cut.
Harrtts with a poor takedown

and Finisher moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jareedds Harrtts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Finisher ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Finisher no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Finisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Finisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Finisher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Harrtts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrtts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Finisher has his foot on Harrtts's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harrtts works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Harrtts drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harrtts jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Good Finisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harrtts has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jareedds Harrtts!