PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Harris
vs
Hammer

182 cm
25
273 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

205 cm
29
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammer.
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt

and Harris counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammer keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris won't allow Hammer to get back to his feet.
Harris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Paul Harris has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily

and Harris counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thor Hammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris controlling from the top position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Harris is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Paul Harris.
Hammer fails with the takedown.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Hammer looking to score a takedown here. Harris is defending well but Hammer drives through and ends up in Harris's guard.

Harris has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hammer doesn't defend quickly enough and Harris has managed to lock this one up! Can Hammer escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Harris on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Paul Harris!