PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harvey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Set Me Free. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Harvey
vs
Samvesu

190 cm
28
185 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

The Dark Side

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samvesu fails in his attempt to clinch.

Samvesu clinches.

Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samvesu checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Harvey.
Harvey swats away the attempt to clinch by Samvesu.

Harvey tries to keep at a distance but Samvesu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samvesu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harvey throws a head kick but Samvesu moves out of range.
Samvesu's coach down at The Cave Fighting Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samvesu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Harvey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvey.
Samvesu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samvesu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samvesu lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu doesn't manage to clinch there - Harvey circles away.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samvesu.
Harvey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samvesu.

Samvesu clinches up against the cage.

Samvesu breaks from the clinch.
Harvey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samvesu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harvey throws a combination that misses
and Samvesu counters with a solid body kick.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Samvesu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samvesu tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually Samvesu drops back down to his feet.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.
Samvesu looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Harvey's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Samvesu misses with a head kick.
Samvesu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samvesu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harvey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Samvesu closes the distance and pushes Harvey back into the cage.
Harvey gets underhooks to prevent Samvesu's takedown attempt.
Samvesu looks winded!
Harvey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harvey lands a knee to the head.
Samvesu has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harvey tries to break free but Samvesu pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harvey to keep the fight standing.
Samvesu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
Harvey is pressed up against the cage. Samvesu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvey down to the mat. Harvey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Samvesu blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
A head kick from Harvey lands but Samvesu takes it in his stride.
Samvesu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samvesu misses with a body shot.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Samvesu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samvesu avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Samvesu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Harvey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey tries to bum rush Samvesu with a series of wild strikes but Samvesu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harvey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samvesu is trying desperately to land a takedown but Harvey is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Samvesu.
That kick from Harvey tenderised Samvesu's leg. Samvesu is trying to keep his angry face on.
PJ Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samvesu.
Harvey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Samvesu closes the distance and clinches.
Harvey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harvey lands a knee to the head.
Harvey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Samvesu goes for a takedown attempt but Harvey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harvey throws a wild body kick that Samvesu sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Samvesu closes the distance and clinches up with Harvey, looking for a takedown. Samvesu pushes Harvey against the cage but Harvey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harvey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samvesu.
Samvesu blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Harvey throws a body kick that misses.
Samvesu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Samvesu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harvey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Samvesu is controlling him.
Harvey is trying to keep Samvesu in close.
Samvesu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harvey seems keen to control Samvesu's posture.
Samvesu won't allow Harvey to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu looking to pass the guard.
Samvesu postures up in Harvey's guard and throws a big left but Harvey blocks it.
Harvey has Samvesu pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up because PJ Harvey just wasn't active enough.

Samvesu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harvey's half guard.
Samvesu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Samvesu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harvey is just riding it out for now. Samvesu eventually gives up the hold.
Harvey is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samvesu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harvey trying to hold on to Samvesu's head to control him but Samvesu postures up.
Samvesu is trying to control the action in half guard but Harvey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Samvesu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harvey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Samvesu.
Samvesu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harvey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Samvesu is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is just content to waste time from the top position. Harvey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Samvesu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harvey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harvey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samvesu wants to control from the top but Harvey keeps moving.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet but Samvesu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harvey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Samvesu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey controlling his opponent.
Harvey lands a big shot there that rocks Samvesu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samvesu is squirming around, avoiding Harvey's attempts to control the action.
Samvesu working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emunn Samvesu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Samvesu shoots in but Harvey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harvey throws a sloppy head kick and Samvesu moves out of range easily.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Samvesu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harvey swivels and escapes.

Samvesu drives through with a takedown into Harvey's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harvey thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Samvesu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey is looking to sweep but instead, Samvesu has passed into half guard.
Harvey is not content to let Samvesu control the position.

Samvesu is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samvesu to get the leverage.

Harvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Samvesu.
Samvesu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey is holding on to half guard well.
Harvey is looking to control Samvesu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harvey avoid being mounted?

Samvesu is looking for a kimura but Harvey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samvesu to get the leverage.
Emunn Samvesu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harvey trying to control but Samvesu postures up.
Harvey is looking to improve his position.

Samvesu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey is doing well to control the position and prevent Samvesu from advancing to side control.
Harvey tries to kick Samvesu off but Samvesu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Samvesu is just content to waste time from the top position. Harvey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Harvey wants to stand up but Samvesu is controlling him.
Samvesu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Samvesu from controlling successfully.
Samvesu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harvey is trying to keep Samvesu in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Samvesu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvey. Harvey obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvey throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Samvesu shoots for a takedown but Harvey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PJ Harvey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.
Samvesu moves out of range of the body kick from Harvey.

Samvesu closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harvey lands a left hand.
Samvesu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samvesu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harvey is trying to break the clinch but Samvesu has him pressed against the cage.
Samvesu lands a body shot.
Harvey tries to stall but Samvesu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harvey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samvesu as Harvey tries to tie him up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvey misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to PJ Harvey.
I think Harvey 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... PJ Harvey!
PJ Harvey very nearly forgot to thank Fight Night Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.