PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pj Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Darude- Sandstorm. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Harris
vs
Benn

200 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

189 cm
35
210 lbs
16 - 17 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pj Benn!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Benn checks a low kick from Harris.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Benn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn counters with a left to the body.
Benn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris missing with a left hand there. Benn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benn throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Benn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Benn.
Harris misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a right hand that Benn ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn also avoids with ease.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Benn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Benn is controlling him.
Benn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Benn stands and throws Harris's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Benn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Benn on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Benn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Benn working the ground and pound from side control.
Benn lands a nice forearm strike.
Benn controlling the position from side mount.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Benn is dominant here and he's now got Harris's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Benn is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Harris taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Benn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pj Benn!