PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anibal Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Deep (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.

Harrell
vs
Deep

193 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anibal Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Deep!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Harrell enables Deep to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harrell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harrell controls Deep momentarily but Deep frees himself.
Harrell has control of Deep's left arm, preventing Deep from doing any damage.
Harrell lands a decent shot there.
Harrell trying to control the position.
Deep is pushing down on Harrell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrell is fighting to maintain full guard but Deep has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harrell could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrell is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Harrell is concentrating on defense, preventing Deep from advancing position.
Deep throwing shots but Harrell is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell has his hands clasped together around Deep's back. He's all about the action.

Harrell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Deep moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Anibal Harrell has been cut.

Deep closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Deep decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harrell to his feet.
Deep throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deep sprawls well. Deep wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Harrell sets himself, and Deep steps forward looking for the clinch! Harrell avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Deep Rushes Harrell and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Harrell is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Deep Piles on the pressure and Harrell crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Deep!