PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braven Harris (ranked 2937 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Datsik (ranked 4058 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harris
vs
Datsik

186 cm
24
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

183 cm
39
196 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 Los Angeles, Braven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donnie Datsik!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Datsik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Datsik.
Datsik misses with a double jab
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Datsik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris throws a right and a left that Datsik avoids nicely.
Harris throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Datsik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harris moves away from the strike by Datsik.
Datsik catches Harris with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Harris defending well as Datsik loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donnie Datsik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris tries to bum rush Datsik with a series of wild strikes but Datsik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Datsik.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Datsik moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Datsik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Datsik misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Datsik counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Harris.
Datsik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris tries to move into range but Datsik moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Datsik misses with a leg kick

and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harris working aggressively here.

Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Datsik misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Datsik is working Harris over against the cage.
Datsik has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.

Harris breaks from the clinch.
Datsik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik scores with a nice head shot.
Harris takes one on the button.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
Harris moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDatsik.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Datsik ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Datsik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Datsik lands a body shot.
Harris is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Datsik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harris has time to react.
Datsik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Datsik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Datsik lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik avoids the body shot from Harris.
Datsik tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Datsik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harris will feel that in the morning.
A big left from Datsik misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Datsik lands a slapping body shot.
Harris throws a body punch but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik motions for Harris to come forward. Datsik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harris manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Datsik.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Datsik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harris connects with a right hand. Datsik shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Datsik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Datsik tries to counter with a clinch but Harris shakes him off and moves away.
Datsik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Datsik misses.
Datsik keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris throws a hook but Datsik avoids it easily.
Datsik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Datsik jabs Harris right on the nose. Harris blinks but takes it well.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Datsik.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Harris misses.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
As Datsik tries to get set, Harris tries to push him back and clinch up but Datsik manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Datsik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Datsik cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Braven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Datsik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harris.
Datsik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Datsik misses with a looping left.
Datsik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Datsik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Datsik thuds his right hand into Harris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Harris pushes Datsik up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Datsik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Datsik pushes Harris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Datsik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris blocks an uppercut.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Harris lands an overhand right.
Datsik walks into a straight right hand from Harris.

It looks like Donnie Datsik has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Datsik. That's going to slow Harris down.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Datsik connects with a crisp jab.
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.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Datsik throws a head kick that misses.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Donnie Datsik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris moves out of range of the body kick from Datsik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Datsik lands with a kick to the temple. Harris shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Datsik just misses with a punch to the body.
Datsik throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Datsik misses with a head kick.
Datsik throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Datsik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Datsik.
Datsik throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Datsik lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Datsik keeps Harris at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Datsik was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Datsik scores with a shot to the body.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Datsik counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Datsik lands an overhand right.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Datsik slips under a jab.
Harris tries to clinch up but Datsik circles away and keeps his distance.
Datsik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Datsik misses with a body shot
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datsik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Datsik.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datsik throws a leg kick but Harris checks it.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Datsik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Harris throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Datsik.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
A jab from Datsik does it's job there.
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Datsik! But no joy.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harris misses with a body punch
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Datsik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Datsik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Datsik motions for Harris to come forward. Datsik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datsik connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Harris takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datsik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Harris takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Datsik lands a high kick!
Harris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik slips a jab from Harris.
A punch lands to the side of Harris 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harris avoids the body shot from Datsik.
Datsik tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws a jab when Datsik was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris backing away here, and Datsik unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Datsik connects with a leg kick. Harris looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris lands with a nice combination. Datsik backs away looking to recover.
Datsik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datsik slips under a jab from Harris.
Datsik attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik blocks a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Datsik.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Datsik's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses the jab.
Datsik throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a series of punches but Datsik moves out of range.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik jabs at Harris's body.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Good leg kick by Datsik there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.

Datsik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Datsik misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Datsik misses with a kick to the body.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Datsik's shoulder, as Datsik tries to avoid the shot.
Datsik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Datsik thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Datsik throws a big shot that misses.
Datsik dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Datsik swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harris needs to keep his hands up - Datsik had a free shot at his head there.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Datsik looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Datsik tried to score with a low kick but Harris checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Datsik cracks a nice hook into Harris's ribs.
Datsik lands with an overhand left.
Harris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Datsik.
Datsik with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Datsik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harris moves forwards but Datsik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Datsik lands with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Donnie Datsik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Datsik circles away.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Datsik.
Harris is looking to counter punch.
Braven Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Harris avoids the head kick by Datsik.
Datsik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Datsik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris misses with a hook
and Datsik counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Datsik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Datsik 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie Datsik!
Donnie Datsik decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Braven Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'Get that fucking microphone out of my face!'.