PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Hazard (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.

Harris
vs
Hazard

190 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kermit Hazard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris moves into the clinch.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.

Harris has Hazard up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris has Hazard pressed against the cage, preventing Hazard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hazard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Harris decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hazard has hold of Harris's hands but Harris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hazard is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harris prevents Hazard from improving his position.

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

Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazard is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazard gets back to full guard.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hazard has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Hazard is keeping the position.
Hazard trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hazard, up you get!
Hazard scores with a jab.
Hazard throws a one two combo.
Harris is breathing heavily.

Harris has Hazard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Harris pulls Hazard into guard.

Hazard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hazard has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking to stand up but Hazard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hazard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hazard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hazard trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.

Hazard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Harris rushes Hazard and presses him up against the cage.

Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Hazard is out of range.
Hazard throws a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Hazard.
Hazard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hazard.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Hazard lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hazard connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Hazard.
Hazard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hazard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Harris wants to clinch up but Hazard keeps it at a distance.
Hazard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Hazard slips the punch.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Hazard's corner calls for a 1-2. Hazard obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hazard connects with a single shot there.
Harris tries to clinch but Hazard is having none of it.
Nice cross by Hazard.
Hazard lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robin Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris shoots for a double leg takedown but Hazard sprawls well. He's pushed Harris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hazard jabs at Harris's body.
A cross from Hazard lands.
Hazard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazard lands with a cross.
Hazard connects with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazard lands a right hook to the body.
Hazard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harris doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Hazard.
Hazard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kermit Hazard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hazard connects with a crisp jab.
Hazard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Hazard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hazard stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hazard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet.
Harris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hazard pinned against the cage. Hazard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hazard connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Hazard.
Hazard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazard thinking.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Hazard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harris jumps into guard, dragging Hazard to the mat.
Hazard wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.

Hazard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Hazard is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hazard decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hazard!

Hazard gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Hazard tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Hazard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris lands with a right to the head.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Hazard connects with a nice looking jab.
Hazard throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harris thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hazard scores with a punch to the head.
Kermit Hazard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Hazard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Hazard as Harris shoots in.
Hazard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazard connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Hazard moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from Hazard does no damage.

Harris clinches with his opponent.
Hazard has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Hazard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hazard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kermit Hazard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hazard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Hazard should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Hazard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris throws a poor cross that misses
and Hazard counters with a series of strikes. Harris will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hazard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris ducks right into an uppercut from Hazard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris is looking to clinch but Hazard is avoiding it.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Hazard tries to sprawl but Harris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hazard trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris is working for an americana but Hazard has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Harris was thinking about the submission.
Harris trying to control but Hazard is working from the bottom.

Hazard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazard swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hazard manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hazard passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Hazard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hazard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Hazard is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harris.
Hazard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Hazard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hazard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Hazard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hazard duly obliges.
Hazard avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazard avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Harris moves into the clinch.

Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kermit Hazard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazard dips to his left and cracks Harris with an uppercut!
Hazard throws a combination. Harris tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Harris moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hazard is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hazard to the mat. Hazard regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris trying to control but Hazard is working from the bottom.
Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hazard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hazard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robin Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris won't allow Hazard to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kermit Hazard.
I've got Hazard 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kermit Hazard!