PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Duhrover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duhrover comes to the cage accompanied by Doggystyle. Haverford has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tom Haverford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duhrover
vs
Haverford

173 cm
28
182 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
36
185 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Duhrover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duhrover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duhrover wants it to stay on the feet.
Duhrover attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Haverford clobbers Duhrover with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Haverford scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Duhrover does it's job there.

It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Haverford blocks the low kick.
Ben Duhrover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duhrover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Haverford takes one to the chin there.
Haverford throws a quick inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Haverford has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Haverford throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duhrover seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duhrover misses with a low kick as Haverford jumps back.
Duhrover has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Shield in the buildup to the fight.
Duhrover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duhrover tries a low kick but Haverford avoids it.

Haverford scores with a takedown into Duhrover's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duhrover's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duhrover is trying to get back to full guard.

Duhrover looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duhrover wants to improve his position but Haverford is controlling well.

Haverford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duhrover tries to roll over but Haverford keeps him under control.
Haverford is looking to take a break and control but Duhrover is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haverford tries to pass to full mount but Duhrover defends it.

Duhrover is defending against the submission attempts here by Haverford .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover is not content to let Haverford control the position.

Haverford is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haverford trying to mount his opponent but Duhrover defends it.
Duhrover tries to roll over but Haverford keeps him under control.
Duhrover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haverford stops Duhrover from standing up.
Haverford trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duhrover manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Duhrover being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover looking to pass the guard.
Duhrover throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haverford is on top in guard.

Haverford looking to pass the guard.
Duhrover is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Haverford trying to control here.
Duhrover wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haverford tries to roll over but Duhrover keeps him under control.
Haverford moves into full guard.
Duhrover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duhrover with a nice head shot there.
Duhrover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haverford working a defensive guard but Duhrover manages to pass into side control anyway.
Haverford is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Duhrover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Haverford moves out of range of the leg kick from Duhrover.
Haverford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duhrover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duhrover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haverford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duhrover.
Duhrover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duhrover cracks a nice hook into Haverford 's ribs.
Haverford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duhrover was well out of range. Poor timing from Haverford .
Duhrover walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Haverford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Haverford throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duhrover was covering up waiting for the punch and Haverford finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haverford wants to pass the guard but Duhrover is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duhrover is trying to keep Haverford in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duhrover's guard.

Haverford is working for a kimura but Duhrover is defending it quite comfortably.

Haverford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haverford seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duhrover does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duhrover wants to control but Haverford is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tom Haverford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duhrover is trying to get back to full guard.
Haverford stalling away here and it's allowed Duhrover to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Haverford tries to free his leg and advance position but Duhrover is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duhrover keeping full guard, as Haverford tries to pass.
Haverford wants to control from the top but Duhrover keeps moving.
Haverford tries to free his leg and advance position but Duhrover is retaining full guard.

Duhrover has his foot on Haverford 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haverford works his way back into a safe position though.

Duhrover is looking for a triangle but Haverford pushes his legs off easily.
Haverford stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duhrover swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haverford slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Haverford passes Duhrover's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duhrover manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Duhrover doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford tries to free his leg and advance position but Duhrover is retaining full guard.
Haverford keeps trying to improve his position.
Duhrover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haverford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duhrover controls Haverford momentarily but Haverford frees himself.
Haverford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Duhrover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haverford is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haverford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duhrover counters with a thumping low kick.
Duhrover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duhrover swings for the body but Haverford moves out of range.
As Duhrover backs off Haverford throws a huge counter combo but Duhrover manages to avoid it all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Duhrover - just one landing.
Haverford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haverford slips under a jab from Duhrover.
Haverford slips a jab and a cross from Duhrover.
Duhrover attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duhrover 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.
Haverford throws a leg kick
and Duhrover counters with a nice uppercut.
Haverford misses with a head kick.
Duhrover cracks Haverford with a good jab.
Ben Duhrover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haverford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duhrover was well out of range. Poor timing from Haverford .
Haverford moves forwards but Duhrover connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Duhrover dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Haverford moves out of range as Duhrover strikes.
Duhrover blocks a leg kick.
Duhrover is looking to counter the offense by Haverford and move into the clinch.
Duhrover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haverford can do to turn this around?
Haverford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duhrover avoids a punch combination nicely.

Haverford clinches up against the cage.
Duhrover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duhrover blocks a body shot from Haverford .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haverford wants a takedown.
Haverford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duhrover wants to break free but Haverford has control.
Duhrover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duhrover is trying to break the clinch but Haverford has him pressed against the cage.

Duhrover breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duhrover missing with a left hand there. Haverford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duhrover misses the jab.
Haverford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duhrover lands an overhand right.
Duhrover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haverford .
Duhrover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haverford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haverford looks to land a right hand but Duhrover moved out of range.
Duhrover misses with a series of wild punches.
Haverford swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duhrover.
Haverford misses with a body kick.
Haverford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover tried to score with a low kick but Haverford checks it.
Duhrover thuds his right hand into Haverford 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ben Duhrover is winning the standup battle so far.
Duhrover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That has opened up Tom Haverford 's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haverford slips under a jab.
Duhrover digs a good body shot into Haverford 's ribs.
Haverford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duhrover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haverford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duhrover keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Haverford backs away, Duhrover returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duhrover connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duhrover missing with a left hand there. Haverford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duhrover connects with the punch.
Haverford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duhrover.
Donk. Duhrover catches Haverford right on the button with a cross.
Duhrover throws a front kick aimed at Haverford 's knee but Haverford avoids it well.

Oooooh!!! Duhrover has knocked Haverford down with a huge combo! Duhrover steps away and waves a wobbly Haverford back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Haverford is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duhrover looks to throw the jab but Haverford is out of range.
Haverford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Haverford is still on wobbly legs! Can Duhrover finish him?
Haverford is looking to clinch.
Duhrover tried to counter with a leg kick but Haverford avoided it.
Duhrover throws a nice looking combination but Haverford bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haverford doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haverford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duhrover throws a right and a left that Haverford avoids nicely.
Haverford seems to have recovered his senses.
Duhrover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haverford .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duhrover lands with a cross.

Duhrover lands a big uppercut and Haverford crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Haverford looks OK. Duhrover waves Haverford back to his feet!

The cut above Tom Haverford 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Duhrover lands with a right that hurts Haverford . Haverford looks to clinch but Duhrover throws a short knee that drops Haverford . This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ben Duhrover!
Ben Duhrover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.