PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamil Westwood (ranked 2720 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Harris (ranked 7101 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Westwood
vs
Harris

192 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 11 - 1

172 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jamil Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Harris!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood tries to clinch up.
Westwood tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westwood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Westwood scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Marcus Harris has been cut.
Westwood darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Westwood tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Westwood tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Westwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Westwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Westwood lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Westwood takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Harris is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Harris is still in real trouble! Can Westwood finish him?
Westwood is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Harris seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Westwood throws Harris to one side and escapes!

Westwood lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Westwood takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Westwood throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Westwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westwood wants to clinch.
Westwood wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harris counters with a right hand to the body.
Westwood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Westwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jamil Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westwood wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Westwood looks to clinch
and Harris counters with a nice body shot.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Westwood.
Westwood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

Westwood moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Harris breaks the clinch.
Westwood misses with a body kick.
Harris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Westwood wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Westwood is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Westwood tries to clinch
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Westwood.
As Westwood backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Westwood manages to avoid it all.
Westwood delivers a nice body kick.
Westwood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That has opened up Marcus Harris's cut even more.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Westwood backs off Harris throws a huge counter combo but Westwood manages to avoid it all.
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!
No joy there for Westwood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris with the counter takedown but Westwood avoids it easily.
Westwood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westwood wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Westwood.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.

Westwood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Westwood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Westwood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westwood fails to pull guard.
Westwood is breathing heavily.
Westwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamil Westwood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Harris's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Westwood tries to clinch up.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Westwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Westwood rather than just go for the knockout.
Harris works Westwood's body with a nice hook.
Westwood tries to clinch up.
Westwood throws a head kick that Harris semi-blocks.
Westwood tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Jamil Westwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Westwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?

Westwood rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Westwood tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Westwood drops back down to his feet.
Westwood is looking for a takedown.

Harris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Westwood can't fight it off and eventually Harris manages to take the fight to the floor. Westwood looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Westwood manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westwood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Westwood jumps guard.
Westwood wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris stands and throws Westwood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris trying to control the position but Westwood is working away.
Westwood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Westwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Westwood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Harris wants to control but Westwood is keeping him busy.
Westwood bucks up and tries to throw Harris off but instead Harris has got his back!
Westwood is trying to get back to his feet but Harris has full control of the position and if anything, Westwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Harris's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is trying to stand back up.
Harris trying to control momentarily.
Westwood is trying to get back to his feet but Harris has full control of the position and if anything, Westwood has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Harris keeps control of the position easily here as Westwood tries to buck him off.
Westwood is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harris trying to control.
Westwood is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Harris trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Westwood is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Westwood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Westwood thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Westwood wants to clinch.

Westwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Westwood tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Westwood can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris has Westwood pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Westwood manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Westwood lands with a left to the head.
Westwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris managing to block the knees to the body from Westwood.
Westwood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Westwood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamil Westwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Harris drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Westwood defends it well.
Westwood misses with a body kick.
Westwood misses with the combination.
Westwood misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westwood throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Westwood throws the kick towards the body but Harris avoids it.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Harris moves into range and clinches up with Westwood.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Westwood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris misses with a punch to the body.
Harris is trying to drag Westwood to the mat but Westwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Westwood is pressed up against the cage. Harris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Westwood down to the mat. Westwood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Westwood tries to clinch up.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Westwood bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Westwood keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Westwood closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westwood jumps guard but Harris stands there with Westwood around his waist. Westwood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Westwood is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Harris gets through Westwood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Westwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Westwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Harris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Westwood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Westwood.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood tests Harris's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westwood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris tries to counter with a clinch but Westwood shakes him off and moves away.
Westwood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Westwood tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Westwood tries to clinch but Harris moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Harris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Westwood tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Westwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Westwood tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!

Westwood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Westwood gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Westwood breaks from the clinch.
Westwood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamil Westwood showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westwood 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamil Westwood!