PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabby Obertan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabby Obertan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brady Harrison's chin.

Harrison
vs
Obertan

185 cm
26
202 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

188 cm
23
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fight Club Clothing est. 09™

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabby Obertan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obertan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrison. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Obertan. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison throws a series of punches but Obertan avoids them all with ease.
Obertan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obertan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obertan wants it to stay on the feet.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Obertan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrison jabs at Obertan's body.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Obertan tries to sprawl out of it but Harrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obertan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison tries to clinch up.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison tries to clinch but Obertan moves out of range.
Harrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrison fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Obertan misses with a body kick.
Gabby Obertan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obertan takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Obertan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obertan. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obertan.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Obertan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harrison throws a hook but Obertan blocks it.
Harrison tries for a takedown but Obertan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Obertan misses with a low kick.
Harrison scores with a hook.
Obertan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obertan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harrison checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obertan slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt - Obertan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harrison shoots in for a double leg but Obertan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Obertan lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obertan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obertan misses with a leg kick.

Harrison dives in and scores a takedown into Obertan's guard.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Obertan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harrison controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison tries to score with some ground and pound. Obertan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obertan being controlled for a moment.
Harrison lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Obertan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Obertan tries to buck Harrison off but Harrison is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obertan trying to remain calm as Harrison controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Obertan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harrison.
Obertan swings widly with a right hand
and Harrison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Obertan keeps the fight on the outside.
Harrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrison works Obertan's body with a nice hook.
Obertan throws a leg kick but Harrison checks it.
Brady Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obertan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obertan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harrison rather than just go for the knockout.
Obertan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obertan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obertan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harrison at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Obertan is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Harrison is trying to work for a kimura but Obertan is defending well.
Well, if Harrison is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Obertan is defending well.

Brady Harrison has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A big left from Obertan misses.
Harrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Obertan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obertan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obertan as he avoids it easily.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obertan ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Obertan throws a leg kick but Harrison checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Obertan.
Obertan misses the shot to the body.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Obertan tries to sprawl out of it but Harrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Obertan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obertan. Harrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obertan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Obertan.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Obertan just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Obertan circles away.
Obertan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obertan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Obertan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harrison checks a leg kick.
Obertan misses with a body shot.
Obertan is breathing heavily.
Obertan misses with a straight left.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Obertan circles away.

Harrison moves into range and clinches up with Obertan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obertan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harrison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrison wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Harrison dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Obertan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Obertan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Obertan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Obertan wants it to stay on the feet.
Obertan throws a head kick but Harrison moves out of range.
Obertan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harrison manages to avoid it.
Harrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Harrison or perhaps it was just good defense by Obertan which made him look bad.
Obertan looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrison is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Obertan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Obertan.
Obertan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Obertan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Obertan pinned against the cage. Obertan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harrison.

Harrison drives through with a takedown into Obertan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Obertan keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison looking to sit in guard and control but Obertan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obertan throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obertan forces his way into half guard.
Harrison keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harrison wants to sweep but Obertan has passed to side control!
Harrison tries to improve position but can't.
Harrison is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obertan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Brady Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Obertan is chipping away with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Obertan.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
Harrison manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harrison slows the pace down in half guard.
Gabby Obertan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the action but Obertan is working from the bottom.
Harrison uses his free foot to push down on Obertan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Obertan.
Harrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brady Harrison.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harrison, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Harrison!