PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Robets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Harrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Robets
vs
Harrow

205 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
204 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Robets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Harrow!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robets stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrow.
Harrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Robets. Robets gets slowly back to his feet.
Robets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Robets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Richard Harrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robets. That did some damage!

Robets closes the distance and clinches.
Robets fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robets is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harrow gets underhooks to prevent Robets's takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Robets breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrow cracks the inside of Robets's front leg.
Harrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robets throws a sloppy head kick and Harrow moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robets tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Robets somewhat.
Harrow feints a jab promting Robets to slip. Harrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robets slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Robets really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Harrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robets, pushing him back against the cage.
Robets is trying to maintain a safe position but Harrow gets an underhook and turns Robets into the cage.

Robets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Robets avoids the head kick by Harrow.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Harrow scores with a head kick. Robets tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robets takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Robets with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrow counters with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrow.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrow.
Nice sprawl there from Harrow as Robets shoots in.
Horrible takedown attempt by Robets or perhaps it was just good defense by Harrow, which made it look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrow.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Robets shoots in but no luck this time.
Robets shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Harrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Robets moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Harrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrow looks winded!
An inside leg kick lands from Harrow.

Robets darts in and clinches Harrow up against the cage.

Robets breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrow feints and then cracks Robets's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Robets down.

Robets has closed the distance and engaged Harrow in a clinch.
Robets tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harrow smiles and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Harrow as Robets shoots in.
Harrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robets.
Robets fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robets fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Robets misses with a low kick as Harrow jumps back.
Robets fails with the takedown.
Robets takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from Harrow. No joy for Robets on that attempt.
Harrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Robets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrow but Harrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robets swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harrow lands a nice looking body kick.

Harrow forces Robets back against the cage and clinches.

Harrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Robets has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Robets has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrow scores with a shot to the side of Robets's head.
Robets changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harrow leaves Robets with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robets needs to keep his hands up - Harrow had a free shot at his head there.
Robets shoots in for a takedown but Harrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robets moves forwards but Harrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Harrow.

Robets closes the distance and clinches.
Harrow avoids the elbow strike from Robets, against the cage.
Harrow lands a knee to the head.
Robets is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harrow to keep the fight standing.

Harrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robets takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Robets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrow. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow throws a nice inside leg kick.

Robets forces Harrow back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harrow manages to break the clinch.
Richard Harrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harrow but Harrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Robets is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harrow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrow is breathing heavily.
Robets has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrow.
Harrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Robets pushes Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Robets is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harrow is keeping busy.
Robets with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Robets manages to break the clinch.
Richard Harrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Robets clinches.
Harrow lands a body punch in the clinch.

Harrow manages to break the clinch.
Robets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robets takes a kick to the side of the head.
Robets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Robets takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Robets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Robets tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrow defends well and Robets ends up having to push Harrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Robets gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robets tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harrow avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harrow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robets tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Robets taking a breather.

Harrow breaks the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Robets. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Harrow throws a sloppy head kick and Robets moves out of range easily.
Robets closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harrow circles away.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Robets shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrow tries to sprawl out of it but Robets keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robets shoots for a takedown but Harrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Harrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Robets's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Robets tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robets's sensitive parts.
Harrow lands a head kick!
Robets closes the distance and clinches up with Harrow, looking for a takedown. Robets pushes Harrow against the cage but Harrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Robets on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Robets throws a series of punches but Harrow moves out of range.
Harrow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Robets.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrow, right into the meat.
Harrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Harrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Harrow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robets changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harrow tries to avoid it but Robets manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harrow to the ground. Harrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harrow wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Robets. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harrow. That's going to slow Robets down.
Harrow digs a good body shot into Robets's ribs.
Harrow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robets tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrow swivels and escapes.
Harrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Robets pushes Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robets tries to pull guard but Harrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrow lands an elbow that stopped Robets in his tracks for a moment.
Robets fails to pull guard.
Robets jumps guard but Harrow stands there with Robets around his waist. Robets gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robets shoots in for a double leg but Harrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Robets chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harrow can pounce on him.
Robets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrow scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Robets closes the distance and pushes Harrow back into the cage.

Robets breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrow, right into the meat.

Robets has Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrow blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robets fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robets can't get the takedown.
Harrow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Harrow breaks the clinch.
Robets shoots in and drives through. Harrow sprawls well.
Robets steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Harrow. That one must have hurt.

Robets moves into the clinch.
Harrow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Robets breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Robets clinches with his opponent.

Robets breaks the clinch.
Robets shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrow as he avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Harrow there.
Harrow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robets's head backwards.
Harrow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Robets tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robets goes for a double leg but Harrow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harrow continues to drive forward.

Robets takes the fight into the clinch.
Harrow gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Robets.

Harrow breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Harrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harrow 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Harrow!