PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregorius Millrapids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Jesus Walks. Millrapids has chosen Paint It Black- The Rolling Stones as his entrance music. Paul Harris has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Harris
vs
Millrapids

190 cm
25
193 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

180 cm
29
193 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregorius Millrapids!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millrapids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Harris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Millrapids is retaining full guard.
Harris distracts Millrapids with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris advances position into side control!
Harris wants to control but Millrapids is keeping him busy.
Millrapids is trying to improve his position.
Millrapids gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Millrapids on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Millrapids avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Harris is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.
Millrapids trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.

Harris seems to be looking for submissions.

Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harris is keen to just control but Millrapids is a slippery customer.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Millrapids is looking to improve his position.

That's two 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 works his foot free and advances to mount.
Harris tries to control but Millrapids wriggling away.
Millrapids is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harris breaks from Millrapids's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Millrapids is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
Millrapids regains half guard.
Millrapids tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Millrapids looking for submissions off his back.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris stalling.
Harris winds up and cracks Millrapids with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Millrapids is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.

That's four 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.
Millrapids is refusing to be controlled, as Harris sits in half guard.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Millrapids wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control!
Millrapids is looking for a sweep.
Millrapids manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Millrapids is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Millrapids looks gassed!
Harris stops Millrapids from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Harris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Harris sizes up Millrapids with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gregorius Millrapids is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Harris feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a solid left hand.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millrapids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Millrapids reverses the position - he's now on top in Harris's guard.

Millrapids drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.

Harris gets to his feet. Millrapids looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Millrapids throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Millrapids swivels and escapes.

Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Millrapids, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Millrapids.
Millrapids is trying to force a seperation but Harris has the dominant position.
Harris looking for a takedown.

Millrapids breaks the clinch.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Millrapids shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Millrapids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Millrapids is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working hard here to advance position.
Millrapids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harris is one step ahead there.

Harris has gone for a leg lock! Millrapids slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harris's guard.

Millrapids postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Millrapids, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Millrapids looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Millrapids up and slammed him! Millrapids can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Harris lands an elbow.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a big right hand but Millrapids just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Millrapids wants to control but Harris postures up.
Millrapids is trying to improve his position.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millrapids keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millrapids is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Millrapids is looking to reverse the position.
Millrapids taking a bit of punishment here - Harris scoring with strikes.
Millrapids is looking to reverse the position.
Harris postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harris trying to control the position but Millrapids is working away.
Harris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Millrapids takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Harris cracks Millrapids with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millrapids tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Millrapids shoots and misses

so Harris counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Millrapids is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris stands up over Millrapids, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Millrapids has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris postures up and lands a big shot to Millrapids's brow.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Millrapids.

Millrapids looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.

Harris drops back looking for a leg! Millrapids is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millrapids manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Millrapids's guard.
Millrapids working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Millrapids is striking off his back. Harris thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Harris prevents Millrapids from improving his position.
Millrapids is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harris scores with a couple of nice shots.
Millrapids tries to get to full guard but Harris has control of the leg.
Harris working Millrapids over with strikes.
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Millrapids is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Millrapids trying to control here.

Harris is working for a kimura but Millrapids is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to advance position but Millrapids won't allow it.
Millrapids is looking to escape.

Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Millrapids defends it well.
Millrapids blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
The fighters are battling for position here. Millrapids manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harris trying to control but Millrapids is working from the bottom.

Millrapids looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paul Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four 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.

Harris drops back looking for a leg! Millrapids is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Millrapids manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Millrapids's guard.
Millrapids keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.

Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millrapids has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Millrapids's legs - danger averted.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gregorius Millrapids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Harris!