PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Hargh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Pembelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hargh 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dominant view. Pembelton has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hargh
vs
Pembelton

175 cm
24
173 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
22
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Vandal fight Boutique -ACME-

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Hargh !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Pembelton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hargh misses with a head kick.
Hargh misses the shot to the body.

Pembelton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hargh 's guard.

Pembelton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice takedown defense from Hargh . No joy for Pembelton on that attempt.
Hargh scores with a punch to the head.
Pembelton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but Hargh shows good takedown defense.
Ken Hargh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Pembelton.
Pembelton shoots for a takedown but Hargh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pembelton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pembelton misses with a takedown attempt - Hargh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pembelton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hargh swivels and escapes.

Pembelton shoots in and bounces Hargh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pembelton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hargh is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pembelton stops Hargh from standing up.

Hargh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pembelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hargh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pembelton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hargh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pembelton is one step ahead there.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hargh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hargh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pembelton's guard.
Hargh is looking to advance position but Pembelton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hargh working to try and regain half guard.

Pembelton is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pembelton fails to land the takedown.
Pembelton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pembelton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hargh .
Pembelton scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hargh as he avoids it easily.

Pembelton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pembelton stops Hargh from getting back to his feet.
Pembelton tries to pass to full mount but Hargh defends it.
Hargh tries to kick Pembelton off but Pembelton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pembelton stalling.
Pembelton wants to pass to mount but Hargh is defending the position.
Pembelton controlling the action here.
Hargh won't allow Pembelton to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton is keen to just control but Hargh is a slippery customer.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Pembelton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pembelton looks gassed!
Pembelton uses his free foot to push down on Hargh 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hargh .

Pembelton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pembelton prevents Hargh from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pembelton tries to control but Hargh wriggling away.
Pembelton won't let Hargh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Pembelton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hargh as he jumps to the side.
Pembelton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hargh as he avoids it easily.
Hargh blocks a low kick nicely.
Hargh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Pembelton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Pembelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hargh , who protects the arm well.
Hargh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Hargh is working from the bottom.
Pembelton is breathing heavily.

Hargh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hargh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pembelton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pembelton's back!

Hargh working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hargh lands punches and elbows.
Hargh doesn't have the hooks in and Pembelton manages to turn into his guard.
Pembelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hargh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hargh had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pembelton is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hargh Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pembelton's back instead.
Hargh misses with a punch to the head.
Pembelton trying to control but not successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton breaks Hargh 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pembelton wants to control from the top but Hargh keeps moving.

Pembelton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hargh manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pembelton has Hargh in his guard.
Hargh wanted to stand there but Pembelton had control of the position.

Pembelton looking for a guillotine here but Hargh defends easily.

Pembelton is looking for a triangle but Hargh pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hargh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pembelton's guard.

Hargh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pembelton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hargh , into his guard.
Pembelton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pembelton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pembelton prevents Hargh from improving his position.

Pembelton wants to work for an arm triangle but Hargh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pembelton is looking for a kimura here.
Pembelton trying to mount his opponent but Hargh defends it.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Hargh is working from the bottom.

Pembelton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hargh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pembelton.
Hargh looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frank Pembelton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hargh throws a sloppy body shot

and Pembelton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pembelton trying to pass the guard but Hargh defending well.
Pembelton prevents Hargh from improving his position.

Pembelton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hargh is just riding it out for now. Pembelton eventually gives up the hold.
Hargh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pembelton is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hargh makes his way to full guard, as Pembelton worked for a kimura.
Hargh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pembelton passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Pembelton tries for a kimura but Hargh is defending well.
Hargh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pembelton trying to control the action but Hargh is working from the bottom.
Hargh manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hargh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pembelton is looking to improve his position.

Hargh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pembelton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pembelton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hargh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hargh won't allow Pembelton to sweep him here.
Pembelton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pembelton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pembelton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Pembelton scores with a takedown into Hargh 's guard.
Hargh keeping moving, preventing Pembelton from controlling successfully.
Hargh can't keep his opponent in guard - Pembelton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pembelton passes the guard and advances to mount!

Pembelton looking for a guillotine from mount but Hargh is having none of it.

Pembelton is working for a guillotine from mount but Hargh frees his head quite easily.
Hargh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hargh is staying active underneath Pembelton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hargh is looking to escape.
Hargh wants to improve his position but Pembelton is controlling well.
Pembelton passes to full mount!
Hargh is trying to escape the mount.

Pembelton is working for a guillotine from mount but Hargh frees his head quite easily.
Frank Pembelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pembelton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ken Hargh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hargh throwing hammer fists to the chest of Pembelton. What's that going to do exactly?
Pembelton wants to control the pace but Hargh is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Pembelton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pembelton 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Pembelton!