PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henley Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Widow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Harris
vs
Widow

175 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Henley Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Widow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Widow is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Widow manages to get to full guard.

Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Widow dives on top into guard.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Widow from controlling successfully.

Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Widow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Harris has his foot on Widow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Widow works his way back into a safe position though.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widow showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Widow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Black Widow was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Widow shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Harris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Widow's guard.

Widow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harris defends it easily.

Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Widow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harris pushes down on Widow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris is working for a kimura but Widow is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Widow trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Widow is trying to maintain the position but Harris is very close to passing his half guard.

Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Widow defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widow tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Harris is trying to work for a kimura but Widow is defending well.

Widow looking for submissions off his back.
Widow missing with punches from the bottom.
Widow is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
Widow tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widow won't allow Harris to pass to mount.

Widow actively working from the bottom here.
Widow looks gassed!
Widow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Widow won't allow Harris to pass to mount.

Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Widow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Widow manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henley Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Widow tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Widow tries to sprawl but Harris drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Widow missing with punches from the bottom.

Widow looking for submissions off his back.
Widow is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Harris is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Widow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harris working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow regains half guard.
Widow is breathing heavily.

Harris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Widow is just riding it out for now. Harris eventually gives up the hold.

Widow is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Widow is trying to control but can't.

Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Widow is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Harris is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Widow actively working from the bottom here.
Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Widow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Harris seems to be working for a kimura but Widow defends the submission attempt.
Widow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Widow lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harris!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris can't escape the position.
Widow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Harris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Widow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Henley Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Widow trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Widow is aware though and is defending well.

Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Widow defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Widow from controlling successfully.
Widow's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!

Harris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Widow looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Widow 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henley Harris dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Widow, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Widow against the cage but Widow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Harris gets a double leg takedown into Widow's guard.

Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Widow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Widow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Widow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris wants to control from the top but Widow keeps moving.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Widow is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Widow looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Widow.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Widow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Widow is retaining full guard.

Widow has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harris doesn't defend quickly enough and Widow has managed to lock this one up! Can Harris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Widow on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Black Widow!