PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Caffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Flower lady- jerky boys. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Harris
vs
Caffrey

185 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
176 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neil Caffrey!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Harris.
Harris punishes Caffrey's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caffrey was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caffrey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Caffrey throws a head kick that misses.
Caffrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Caffrey has managed to clinch.
Caffrey prevents a takedown attempt there.

Caffrey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Harris regains guard immediately.
Caffrey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caffrey's guard.
Caffrey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caffrey is pulling down on Harris's head. It's preventing any offense from Harris, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Caffrey from getting back to his feet.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Caffrey is keeping the position.
Caffrey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Caffrey manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Caffrey forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

It looks like Neil Caffrey has been cut.

Harris gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Harris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Caffrey sees it coming and defends easily.
Harris is looking to advance position but Caffrey won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caffrey keeps working.
Caffrey is looking to escape.
Caffrey is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harris is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Caffrey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harris is pressing down on Caffrey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caffrey is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caffrey wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Caffrey is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Harris tries to control but Caffrey wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Caffrey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harris looking to control but Caffrey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Caffrey tries to lock up and control but Harris gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Caffrey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caffrey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris trying to control but Caffrey is having none of it.
Harris manages to capitalize on a mistake by Caffrey to take his back!
Will Harris go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Caffrey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caffrey wants to control his opponent's hands but Harris gets his hands free.
Caffrey is trapped and Harris is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neil Caffrey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris digs a good hook to Caffrey's body.
Caffrey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Caffrey is rocked!
Crack! Harris connects with the perfect overhand right and Caffrey falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Harris!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.