Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JAG Final Destination II
Date: Dec 28, 2019

#R1#
Harper attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harper throws a body punch but Llosa moves out of range. #TD#
Llosa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Llosa 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. #SUB#
Llosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harper is just riding it out for now. Llosa eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper wants to improve his position but Llosa is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Llosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper regains full guard. Nicely done.
Llosa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Harper tries to buck Llosa off but Llosa is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Llosa advances to full mount.
Llosa looking to control but Harper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Harper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Llosa.
Harper is desperately trying to improve his position but Llosa has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Llosa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harper is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harper and Llosa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Llosa tries to advance to mount but Harper denies him. #SUB#
Llosa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Llosa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Llosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Llosa tries for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Harper is looking for a sweep.
Harper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Llosa's best efforts.
Harper is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Llosa is working for a submission of some sort.
Llosa prevents Harper from improving his position.
Harper wants to control but Llosa is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Harper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harper regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3##SUB2#
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Llosa defends easily.
Llosa trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Harper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Llosa passes Harper's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Llosa preventing the sweep.
Llosa trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Llosa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Llosa seems to be working for a kimura but Harper defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Harper is looking for a sweep. Llosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Llosa is working for a kimura but Harper is defending it quite comfortably.
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Llosa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harper is just riding it out for now. Llosa eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Llosa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harper sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harper looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Llosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ernesto Llosa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Llosa staying out of range there.
Harper misses with an uppercut
enabling Llosa to counter with a crisp jab.
Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Llosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper.#TD#
Llosa 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.
Llosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a triangle but Llosa pushes his legs off easily.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper trying to control the position.
Llosa stands and throws Harper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Llosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Llosa tries for a kimura but Harper is defending well.
Harper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Llosa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ernesto Llosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Llosa in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Harper is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ernesto Llosa!
Ernesto Llosa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Good shot there by Harper.
Harper cracks Kurri with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harper misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kurri counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harper controls Kurri momentarily but Kurri frees himself.
Kurri trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
My spies in K.O Heaven inform me that Kurri has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kurri is one step ahead there.
Kurri showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kurri connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.#SUB#
Harper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kurri landing with the ground and pound.
Harper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kurri wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Kurri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Harper is looking for a triangle but Kurri pushes his legs off easily.
Kurri slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kurri is pushing down on Harper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harper is fighting to maintain full guard but Kurri has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kurri prevents Harper from improving his position.
Harper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Kurri lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurri lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harper wants to control but Kurri is having none of it.
Kurri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kurri has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurri controlling the position easily from mount.
Kurri wants to control the pace but Harper is squirming around nicely.
Harper is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurri connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Kurri trying to control but Harper is having none of it.
Harper taking shots to the head.
Kurri fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kurri raining down shots from the mount!
Kurri raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kurri lands a couple of good shots and Harper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Harper covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kurri is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Kurri working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Harper is doing well to defend. Kurri seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Harper is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatu Kurri!
Tatu Kurri bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: JAG Evolution
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Dick shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper connects with a leg kick. Dick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dick needs to keep his hands up - Harper had a free shot at his head there.
Harper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Dick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dick shoots in looking for a takedown but Harper manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dick's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick dives in for a single leg takedown but Harper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Harper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Dick pulls guard successfully.
Harper wants to control from the top but Dick keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dick keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harper won't allow Dick to get back to his feet.
Harper cracks Dick with a solid left hand.
Harper trying to control but Dick is working from the bottom.
Dick trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer.
Harper landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Harper lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
Dick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dick doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dick's head.#SUB#
Dick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Dick prevents Harper from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick lands a nice short elbow.
Harper is looking to get back to full guard here but Dick has managed to pass to side control instead.#SUB#
Dick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harper takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dick working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Harper is looking for a sweep.
Harper taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harper is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dick's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dick thows a huge punch but Harper dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick lands a nice short elbow.
Dick slips a nice elbow through Harper's hands, connecting with Harper's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harper is trying to control but can't.
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
Harper wants to improve his position but Dick is controlling well.
Dick controlling the action here.
Harper is controlling Dick's trapped leg to prevent Dick from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Harper will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Harper dodges the punch combination from Dick.
Harper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #TD#
Dick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dick stays in close to Harper's body and controls the position.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dick is one step ahead there.
Dick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dick 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.
Dick lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper working a defensive guard but Dick passes into half guard.
Dick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
Harper is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dick scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Harper is trying to control but can't.
Dick winds up and cracks Harper with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dick prevents Harper from improving his position.
Rick Dick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dick lands a nice short elbow.
Dick working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dick lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Dick is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dick.
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dick scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dick is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Dick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dick is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dick lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Dick has control of the leg.
Harper desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Harper wants to control but Dick is keeping busy. #T3#
Dick seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dick is trying to control. Harper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dick prevents Harper from improving his position.
Dick working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Dick there.
Nice strikes from Dick there.
Dick trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom.
Dick prevents Harper from improving his position.
Harper is staying active underneath Dick, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Harper is doing well to control the position and prevent Dick from advancing to side control.
Dick lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harper taking some punishment here, with Dick in his half guard.
Dick trying to control the action but Harper is working from the bottom.
Dick scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#
Harper is rocked!
Harper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dick in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Harper tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dick!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rick Dick!

Event: JAG Carnage II
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Harper wants to clinch up but Leroux keeps it at a distance.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leroux misses with a looping left.
Leroux lands with a right hand.
Leroux throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt.
Leroux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper throws a hook but Leroux blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leroux lands a jab to Harper's midsection.
Leroux walks into a straight right hand from Harper.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Leroux 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1##TD2#
Harper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harper lands in his opponent's guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper throws a strike but Leroux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroux is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Leroux defends easily.
Leroux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2##SUB2#
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroux defends it easily.
Harper is trying to control the position but Leroux postures up.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Leroux from controlling successfully.
Leroux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Harper working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Harper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leroux is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Leroux trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Leroux won't allow Harper to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Harper has his foot on Leroux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroux works his way back into a safe position though.
Leroux is stalling in the full guard.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Leroux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Leroux is out of range.
Leroux missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Leroux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leroux.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leroux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Harper clinches with his opponent.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Leroux is looking for a takedown.
Harper gets through Leroux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD#
Leroux gets control of Harper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leroux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harper postures up in Leroux's guard and throws a big left but Leroux blocks it.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard. #REVR#
Harper trying to control the position.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Leroux will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leroux misses with a straight left.
Leroux lands a nice shot that snaps Harper's head back.
Leroux misses the body punch #TD2#
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control.
Leroux gets back to half guard.
Harper winds up and cracks Leroux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Leroux blocks nicely.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux has Harper pulled in close to control his posture.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Harper trying to control but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Leroux's brow.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper content to stall in guard here.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Leroux taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper preventing the sweep.
Leroux is trying to control the position but Harper postures up. #T3#
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harper lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leroux's head.#SUB#
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leroux pulls Harper in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Leroux just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Harper forces Leroux back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Leroux jumps guard.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leroux controlling Harper's posture.
Harper with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leroux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leroux.#T1#
Leroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leroux wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Leroux is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Harper trying to control but Leroux postures up. #T2#
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Harper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harper.#SUB2#
Harper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux preventing the sweep.
Harper keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Leroux cracks Harper with a solid left hand.
Leroux stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.#SUB2#
Harper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leroux escapes and throws Harper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leroux grinds an elbow into Harper's temple. #SUB#
Leroux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leroux landing strikes.
Harper felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Leroux lands an elbow.
Leroux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leroux working away.
Harper is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leroux lands a few punches from side control.
Harper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leroux's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
Leroux is looking to advance position but Harper won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Leroux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leroux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harper.
Kluba is looking for a sweep.
Kluba is working hard here to advance position.
Kluba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Harper is working to tighten his grip on Kluba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kluba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harper is really squeezing tight and eventually Kluba passes out! Harper breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tom Harper!
Tom Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: JBL FNF VI
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Minaj lands a really nice looking cross but Harper seems unphased. #TD#
Harper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Minaj quickly recovers to half guard.
Minaj missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minaj keeps working.
Minaj works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper cracks Minaj with a solid left hand.
Minaj looking to control.
Minaj keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper 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.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
Harper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Minaj's head.#T1#
Minaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Harper wants to improve his position but Minaj is controlling well.
Minaj lands with a punch from half guard.
Minaj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harper wants to improve his position but Minaj is controlling well.
Minaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Harper actively working from the bottom here.
Minaj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
I've been told that Minaj has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Harper wants to improve his position but Minaj is controlling well. #T2#
Minaj is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Minaj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harper moves into full guard. #SUB#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Harper throws his legs up looking for a submission but Minaj uses it to pass to side control.
Harper managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minaj.
Minaj throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Minaj works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Minaj takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Minaj takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
Harper is pressing down on Minaj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3##SUB#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Minaj is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
Minaj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Minaj.
Minaj is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Minaj throwing strikes but missing.
Minaj must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Harper has his foot on Minaj's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minaj works his way back into a safe position though.
Minaj keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harper's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper is trying to control the position but Minaj postures up.
Minaj throwing strikes from guard but Harper blocks nicely. #T4#
Minaj distracts Harper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper is trying to control the position but Minaj postures up. #SUB#
Harper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Minaj scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harper working for a triangle but Minaj defends it easily.
Minaj postures up.
Minaj slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Minaj throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Harper wants to control but Minaj postures up.
Minaj lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tracy Minaj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harper avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minaj throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minaj stuns Harper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harper scores with a nice strike.
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tracy Minaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Harper tries to counter with a takedown but Minaj is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Minaj misses.
Minaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Harper is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Minaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Minaj lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Harper takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but Minaj shows good takedown defense.
Harper throws the left hand but Minaj avoids the punch easily.
Minaj throws a body punch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minaj misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Harper with a jab.
Minaj misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Harper counters with a single leg into guard. Minaj didn't expect that.
Minaj throws a couple of heel strikes.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minaj swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
Harper sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minaj is still in real trouble! Can Harper finish him?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minaj controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
Minaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harper gets to his feet and stands over Minaj, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Minaj felt that one! Harper unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Minaj from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Harper!
Our winner, Tom Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: FNF Summer Madness IV
Date: Jul 19, 2019

#R1##TD2#
Harper bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Harper is working Rutten over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ground and pound from Harper seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Rutten is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harper is controlling him well.
Harper landing strikes.
Rutten on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rutten some visible discomfort.
Rutten controls the position for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutten is trying to get back to his feet.
Rutten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutten blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper.
Rutten keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Rutten is trying to get back to full guard.
Harper throws a strike but Rutten avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harper throws an elbow that misses. Rutten uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harper's guard. Nice move by Rutten!#REVR##SUB2#
Harper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for a triangle here but Rutten uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harper is looking for a sweep.
Harper sneaks back into half guard.
Rutten wants to stand but Harper has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Harper is not content to let Rutten control the position.
Harper trying to control from the bottom.
Harper is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rutten seems to be looking for submissions.
Rutten is trying to control. Harper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Harper wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harper is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Rutten scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Harper has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Harper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Rutten wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harper controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself.
Rutten tries to stand but Harper is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Rutten's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutten dives in for a single leg takedown but Harper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harper throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range.
Rutten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Harper rushes Rutten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rutten's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Harper has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rutten clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rutten enables Harper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rutten manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harper wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harper works over Rutten with some ground and pound from guard.
Rutten working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up. #T1#
Harper trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Harper works over Rutten with some ground and pound from guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Rutten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rutten trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Rutten is pushing down on Harper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harper is fighting to maintain full guard but Rutten has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Rutten frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Harper working to try and regain half guard.
Harper tries to hold on but Rutten pushes him away.
Rutten controlling the pace for now.
Harper can't escape the position.
Rutten raining down shots from the mount!
Harper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rutten sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Harper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harper wants to get back to full guard.
Rutten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though. #SUB#
Harper is defending against the submission attempts here by Rutten.
Harper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rutten's guard. #REVB#
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper connects with a couple of short punches.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper postures up.
Harper works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Harper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Rutten's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Rutten manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harper keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Harper has a couple of punches blocked by Rutten.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Harper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Harper has Rutten up against the cage in a clinch.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rutten backwards.
Harper misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten is looking to control Harper's arms but Harper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutten has his back to the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper. #TD2#
Harper gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rutten regains guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper wants to control from the top but Rutten keeps moving.
Rutten is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper distracts Rutten with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harper trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Harper 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.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutten is trying to hold Harper in close to prevent damage but Harper has managed to pass into half guard.
Harper is thwarting Rutten's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Harper slips a nice elbow through Rutten's hands, connecting with Rutten's forehead.
Ground and pound from Harper.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rutten is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper winds up and cracks Rutten with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rutten is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T4#
Harper looks to land a strike but Rutten avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rutten looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Harper stays in close to Rutten's body and controls the position.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sebastian Rutten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper cracks Rutten with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Harper!
Our winner, Tom Harper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PSE 47
Date: Jun 15, 2019

#R1#
Harper throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dead misses the target.
Dead throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dead misses with a wild body shot.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tom Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead misses with an uppercut. Harper saw that one coming.
Dead steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Harper slips the punch.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Harper cracks a nice hook into Dead's ribs.
Harper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dead blocks a jab.
Harper moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper. #T1#
Dead throws a series of strikes that have Harper backpedaling.
Harper staying out of range there.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt - Dead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dead.
Harper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Dead misses.
Harper throws a shot from downtown. Dead moves away and avoids it.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a left to the body.
Harper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Dead with a nice cross.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Harper misses the target.
Dead looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harper has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper misses with a right hand
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Dead.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Harper counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dead has control of Harper's left arm, preventing Harper from doing any damage.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper is working Dead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harper being controlled here momentarily.
Dead is trying to control the position but Harper postures up. #T3#
Dead working a defensive guard but Harper manages to pass into side control anyway.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dead is trying to get back to half guard.
Harper tries to move to mount but Dead blocks the move with his legs.
Harper grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harper grinds an elbow into Dead's temple.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
Harper scores with punches from side control.
Harper looks up at the clock and then as Dead takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harper wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Harper working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Harper tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harper has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper scores with punches from side control.
Harper cracks Dead with a big right hand but Dead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Check out the look on Harper's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to control but Harper postures up.
Dead on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dead tries to get out of the position.
Dead is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Harper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Harper misses.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Evil Dead is winning the standup battle so far.
Harper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper throws a jab but it's blocked by Dead.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Harper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Harper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dead misses with the combination. #T1#
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Dead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Harper checks it.
Harper lands with an overhand left.
Harper looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Harper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harper swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Dead works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice cross by Dead.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
Harper throws a hook to the side of Dead's head but Dead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper tries to clinch up
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harper sizes up Dead with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harper will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead avoids it really well and circles away.
Harper has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dead finds it's way round the side to connect with Harper's head. #T3#
Dead punishes Harper's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Harper closes the distance but Dead moves to the side
letting Dead counter with a right hand.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Dead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harper tries for a takedown but Dead sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harper throws out a loose jab but Dead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a right hand to the body.
Evil Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Dead misses.
Dead throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dead ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harper throws a hook but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Harper manages to avoid it.
Harper misses with a hook
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harper. Harper circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Harper throws an off balance right hand
and Dead counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harper looks to land a left hand but Dead moved out of range nicely.
Harper tries to clinch but Dead moves out of range.
Harper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dead defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil Dead dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Harper misses with a left hand
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
Dead lands with a hook. Harper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harper blocks a jab.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dead swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harper takes one to the chin there.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Dead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dead slips a jab from Harper.
Dead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Harper connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dead darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harper takes one on the button.
Harper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dead's head backwards.#T1#
Harper shoots in but no luck this time.
Harper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dead counters with a right hand to the body.
Dead throws a combination. Harper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dead on the side of the head.
Harper shoots and misses
and Dead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Evil Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dead avoids the body shot from Harper.
Dead is looking to counter punch.
Harper walks into a left hand.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Harper shoots and misses
and Dead counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harper connects with a single shot there.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Dead lunges at Harper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harper's hand.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Dead slips the punch.
Harper shoots in for a double leg but Dead sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dead connects with the punch.
Dead avoids the body shot from Harper.
Dead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harper.
Dead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harper is defended easily by Dead.#T3#
Harper wants to clinch.
Dead works Harper's body with a nice hook.
Dead lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Harper backs up against the cage.
Harper takes a swing at Dead's ribcage but misses.
Dead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
Dead cracks Harper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Dead does it's job there.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Nice body punch from Dead.
Dead misses with a looping right.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper fails with the takedown
and Dead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dead counters with a stiff right hand.
Harper has his takedown stuffed
and Dead counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Dead.
Dead scores with a punch to the head.
Harper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dead appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evil Dead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dead has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil Dead!
A very excited looking Evil Dead rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PSE 35
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown. Hamman tries to sprawl out of it but Harper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hamman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Harper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hamman sprawls well initially but Harper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Hamman's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hamman is looking for a sweep. Harper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Hamman's head.
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamman is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Harper seems to be working for a kimura but Hamman defends the submission attempt.
Harper winds up and cracks Hamman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harper is trying to control. Hamman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hamman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Harper.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper is controlling the pace.
Harper 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Hamman's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamman moves into full guard.
Hamman being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Hamman has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hamman keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hamman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hamman controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harper advances to half guard. #T3#
Harper is nestled in close to Hamman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Hamman's temple.
Harper is keen to just control but Hamman is a slippery customer.
Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harper working over Hamman with some ground and pound. Hamman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper is taking a breather. Hamman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harper winds up and cracks Hamman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Hamman is rocked!
Harper is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hamman is hurt! He's hurt bad - Harper fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hamman from any more punishment! Congratulations to Harper! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Harper!
A very excited looking Tom Harper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Montreal RD 7
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Gilyard throws a lazy right hand but Harper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gilyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gilyard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilyard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gilyard has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harper is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Harper is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gilyard is just riding it out for now. Harper eventually gives up the hold.
Gilyard tries to kick Harper off but Harper keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gilyard to regain full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Harper 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.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gilyard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilyard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harper won't allow Gilyard to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Harper has gone for a leg lock! Gilyard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harper's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gilyard passes into side control.
Gilyard wants to stand but Harper is controlling his arm.
Harper is looking for a sweep.
Harper is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Gilyard wants to stand but Harper is controlling his arm.
Harper tries to bench press Gilyard off him but Gilyard keeps the position.
Gilyard wants to stand but Harper has his arm trapped.
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Gilyard has control of the leg.
It looks like Gilyard is going to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Harper is looking to get back to full guard here but Gilyard has managed to pass to side control instead.
Harper is trying to improve his position.
Gilyard tries to stand but Harper is controlling his head.
Harper tries to buck Gilyard off but Gilyard is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilyard wants to stand but Harper is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Harper moves into range and clinches up with Gilyard.#BC2#
Gilyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lorenzo Gilyard will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gilyard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gilyard wants it to stay on the feet.
Gilyard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Gilyard.
Harper appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harper with the ground and pound but Gilyard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Harper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gilyard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harper, into his guard. #REVB#
Harper trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gilyard wants to get back to his feet but Harper is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Gilyard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper.
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper postures up in Gilyard's guard and throws a big left but Gilyard blocks it.
Gilyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harper is controlling him.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gilyard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gilyard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harper is controlling him. #SUB#
Harper drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gilyard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harper has Gilyard in his guard.#REVB#
Harper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Gilyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harper's guard.
Harper looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Harper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilyard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilyard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Harper looking for a triangle here. Gilyard is fighting it but it looks tight! Harper pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gilyard is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tom Harper!
Tom Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PSE 25
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Harper shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Harper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Harper darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper passes to side control.
Harper sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Harper actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper moves into full guard.
Harper controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Smith controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Harper working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harper has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Harper actively working from the bottom here.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith. #T2##SUB2#
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harper is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Harper tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harper keeps working.
Harper tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith is pressing down on Harper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harper is holding on for now. #T3#
Smith wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Smith prevents Harper from improving his position.
Harper wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Harper working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Harper is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Harper looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Harper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harper goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harper shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harper takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harper gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Harper shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard. #REVB#
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harper throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet. #SUB2#
Smith has gone for a leg lock! Harper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smith's guard.#REVR#
Harper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Harper with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Harper stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Smith throws up his legs and catches Harper in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Harper tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Smith! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Austin Smith!
Austin Smith is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Austin Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: New Years Blast Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Zonta drives through and clinches with Harper against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Zonta.
Nice body punch from Zonta.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
Zonta slows down the pace here.
Zonta scores with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harper has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Zonta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zonta is working away from the top position though.
Zonta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zonta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy.
Harper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harper looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harper is trying to keep Zonta in close.
Zonta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1##SUB2#
Harper working for a triangle but Zonta defends it easily.
Zonta throws a big right hand that misses.
Zonta lands a couple of digs.
Harper wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harper on the ground.
Zonta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVB#
Zonta has momentary wrist control but Harper slips an elbow through the middle.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Zonta.
Harper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harper chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harper wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonta has wrist control.#T2#
Zonta pulls Harper in close to his closed guard and prevents Harper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zonta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zonta's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Harper throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zonta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta is pulling down on Harper's head. It's preventing any offense from Harper, at least for the moment.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zonta managing to control the position. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta wants to sweep but no luck.
Harper postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta controlling the position.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zonta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zonta managing to control the position.
Harper lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Harper won't allow Zonta to sweep him here.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper passes Zonta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zonta is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Harper is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper throwing shots but Zonta is blocking nicely.
Harper lands with a punch from half guard.
Zonta is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Roosters Coop that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zonta is trying to get back to full guard.
Zonta controlling the position well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper wants to pass to mount but Zonta is defending the position.
Zonta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tom Harper will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zonta throws a hook but Harper blocks it.#CL#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Harper in a clinch.
Harper looking for a takedown.
Zonta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zonta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zonta prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper is trying to drag Zonta to the mat but Zonta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zonta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zonta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harper avoids it.
Zonta leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper wants to take the fight to the mat but Zonta manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zonta prevents it.
Harper is working for takedown but Zonta is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Zonta tightens his grip and picks Harper up, before dumping him to the ground. Harper manages to land in guard.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Harper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zonta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Zonta working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zonta controls the pace.
Zonta looking to sit in guard and control but Harper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zonta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zonta tries to get out of the position.
Zonta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet but Harper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harper wants to control from the top but Zonta keeps moving.
Zonta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there. #T2#
Harper is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonta has wrist control.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta trying to control the position here.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta looking to control.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
Zonta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.#T3#
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zonta pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Harper postures up.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zonta controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
Zonta keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper is fighting to break Zonta's control of his arms but Zonta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Zonta blocks nicely.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta seems keen to control Harper's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Harper is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harper is fighting to break Zonta's control of his arms but Zonta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Harper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zonta's waist but Zonta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harper off to one side.
Harper with a poor takedown #CL#
and Zonta holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Zonta lands a takedown into guard.
Zonta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zonta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zonta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zonta's guard. #REVB#
Harper postures up.
Harper is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zonta is controlling Harper's posture.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Zonta trying to control the position.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Harper is working Zonta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zonta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Zonta has Harper pulled in close to control his posture.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Harper postures up in Zonta's guard and throws a big left but Zonta blocks it.
Zonta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zonta has his hands on Harper's head, controlling the position.
Zonta continues to stall.
Zonta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Harper working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zonta wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Zonta looking to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harper.
Sloppy strikes there by Harper.
Zonta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Harper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zonta defending against the ground and pound.
Zonta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T3#
Zonta is trying to improve his position.
Harper landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Harper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Harper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harper tries to score with some ground and pound. Zonta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harper landing strikes.
Zonta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harper wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zonta is trying to control Harper's posture but Harper avoids it.
Zonta being controlled for a moment.
Harper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zonta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harper lands an elbow. #T4#
Harper works to advance to full mount. Zonta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Zonta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper lands a big shot there that rocks Zonta but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zonta squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Zonta tries to hold on but Harper postures up.
Zonta is looking to get to half guard.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper working Zonta over with strikes here. #SUB2#
Harper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zonta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper landing shots from mount.
Harper with good strikes from the mount here!
Harper prevents Zonta from getting the reversal.
Harper is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zonta can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Harper with shots to the head and body - Zonta looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nice straight punches there by Zonta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zonta.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zonta.
Harper tries to clinch up.
Harper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zonta avoids it really well and circles away.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Harper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zonta did well to prevent Harper getting side control.
Zonta is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zonta is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Zonta keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zonta is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zonta wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zonta does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zonta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Zonta is looking to control Harper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zonta avoid being mounted?
Harper slips a nice elbow through Zonta's hands, connecting with Zonta's forehead.
Harper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zonta wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well.
Zonta is controlling Harper's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zonta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Harper trying to control from half guard but Zonta is working away.
Zonta avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper.
Harper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zonta's head.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Harper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Harper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zonta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harper.
Zonta desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Zonta wants to control but Harper is keeping busy.
Zonta is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Harper not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harper working the head and body with strikes.
Zonta wants to sweep but Harper has passed to side control!
Harper throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Harper.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper lands an elbow.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Harper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zonta is avoiding damage well.
Zonta keeping his opponent close.
Zonta is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Harper trying to control the action but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Harper throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zonta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zonta pushes Harper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zonta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Zonta tries to bench press Harper off him but Harper keeps the position.
Harper trying to control the position but Zonta is working away.
Harper grinds an elbow into Zonta's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonta wants to control but Harper postures up.
Harper lands some shots froms side control.
Harper tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zonta is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL#
Zonta forces Harper back against the cage and clinches.
Zonta wants to stall.
Harper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Zonta is pressed up against the cage. Harper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zonta down to the mat. Zonta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Zonta clinches up with Harper and pushes him back against the cage.
Zonta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Zonta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zonta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zonta's back!
Harper gets his hands free as Zonta looks to control.
Harper missing with punches from the back.
Zonta needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Zonta is trying to break free. #T1#
Harper lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Zonta trying to control the hands but Harper breaks the grip.
Harper lands shots from the back.
Zonta trying to control but not successfully.
Harper connects with a big shot to the side of Zonta's head.
Zonta wants to escape the position.
Harper connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Zonta to escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Harper manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Harper throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Zonta!
Harper struggling to land strikes to the head as Zonta covers up. #SUB2#
Harper is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zonta is defending well though. Harper let's go of the attempt for now.
Zonta turns into Harper and is now in his guard.
Tom Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Harper is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harper is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zonta controlling Harper's posture.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harper works over Zonta with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peter Zonta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zonta managing to control the position. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zonta.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Zonta is keeping the position.
Zonta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Zonta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
Zonta keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Zonta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Zonta is looking for a triangle but Harper pushes his legs off easily.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Zonta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zonta looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonta, not yet.
Harper trying to control but Zonta is working from the bottom.
Zonta wants to stand up but Harper is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Harper shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zonta's guard.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Harper!
Tom Harper is the new welterweight champion!
Tom Harper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Harper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barbie tries to buck Harper off but Harper is having none of it.
Harper working the ground and pound.
Harper cracks Barbie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Barbie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barbie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harper lands a decent elbow from side control.
Barbie is looking to reverse the position.
Harper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harper trying to control the position but Barbie is working away.
Barbie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harper on the ground.
Barbie is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Harper thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barbie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harper controlling the action here.
Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harper is nestled in close to Barbie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barbie wants to improve his position but Harper is controlling well. #T1#
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Barbie's head.
Harper is trying to control the action in half guard but Barbie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Barbie actively working from the bottom here.
Harper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper works his way into side control.
Barbie taking punishment in the form of punches.
Barbie takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Barbie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harper's best efforts.
Harper working over Barbie with some ground and pound. Barbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harper trying to mount his opponent but Barbie defends it.
Harper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Barbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Barbie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harper is keen to just control but Barbie is a slippery customer.#T2#
Harper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Harper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Barbie's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Barbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harper pulls his head out easily.
Harper working over Barbie with some ground and pound. Barbie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper winds up and cracks Barbie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper passes to full mount!
Harper landing shots from mount.
Barbie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barbie tries to get out of the position.
Barbie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harper has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barbie's face.
Barbie working to try and regain half guard.
Barbie is working hard here to advance position.
Harper raining down shots from the mount!
Harper working the ground and pound effectively.
Barbie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Harper lands a couple of good shots and Barbie has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Barbie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Harper!
Harper biding his time, looking for the opening.
Harper is hanging on to Barbie's back as he tries to escape.
Barbie grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Harper controls the action.
Harper punishes Barbie with strikes from the back mount.
Harper punishes Barbie with strikes from the back mount.
Harper lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #ROC2#
Barbie is rocked!
Harper is landing with strikes. Barbie can't take much more of this.
Oh Barbie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Can Barbie hold on?! Harper is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Harper has the hooks in. Barbie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Harper cracks Barbie with a big right hand from the back mount! Barbie immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Harper takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Harper!
Tom Harper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANDAI 12: Reason
Date: Sep 24, 2018

#R1#
Song shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harper but Harper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harper tries to counter with a takedown but Song is quick to defend against it.
Song fails with the takedown.
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tom Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leondardo Song.#TD#
Harper shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Song napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Song has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Harper in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Song sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Song moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Song is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Song working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily. #T1#
Song pulls Harper in close to prevent any damage.
Harper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Song preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harper. #SUB2#
Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harper cracks Song with a solid left hand.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Song on the ground.#SUB2#
Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.#T2#
Harper stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harper throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.
Harper lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Song is trying to control the position but Harper postures up. #SUB2#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Song has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
Song looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Harper puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harper pulls his head out easily.
Song is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Song lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Song got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Song has managed to get both his arms back between Harper's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Harper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Song is aware though and is defending well.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Song from controlling successfully.
Song postures up. #T4##SUB#
Harper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harper pulls Song in close to prevent any damage.
Song advances to half guard.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Song is thwarting Harper's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Song is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Song is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tom Harper will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harper wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet.
Harper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Song can do to turn this around?
Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet. #SUB2#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Song controls Harper momentarily but Harper frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper lands a couple of digs.
Song trying to keep a closed guard but Harper is proving a slippery customer.
Song keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully. #T1#
Song working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harper stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
Harper tries to free his leg and advance position but Song is retaining full guard.
Song trying to control the position.
Tom Harper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Song's brow. #SUB2#
Song looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harper postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Song has his foot on Harper's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harper works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Harper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Song keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
Harper lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harper works over Song with some ground and pound from guard.
Song trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harper defends well.
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Song is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Song wants to hit a switch here but Harper passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Song there!
Harper lands a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Harper dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Song gets caught napping as Harper dives in and scores a takedown. Song manages to retain guard.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harper stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harper wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
Harper distracts Song with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Song is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Song dives on top into guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Harper has his feet on Song's thighs here. He's pushed Song off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Song screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Harper!
A victorious Tom Harper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BANDAI 6: Galaxy
Date: Sep 02, 2018

#R1##TD#
Harper scores with a takedown into Tressi's guard.
Tressi wants to stand and escape but Harper is having none of it.
Tressi is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
Harper landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tressi wants to improve his position but instead Harper has moved into half guard.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
Tressi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harper. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tressi has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tressi tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
Harper is nestled in close to Tressi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harper lands a nice short elbow.
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Tressi actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Harper working over Tressi with some ground and pound. Tressi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#
Tressi is rocked!
Tressi tries to roll over but Harper keeps him under control.
Harper working Tressi over with strikes.
Tressi is still in real trouble! Can Harper finish him?
Harper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
Harper lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Tressi! More strikes land and this one is all over! Harper jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Harper!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BANDAI 3: Honor
Date: Aug 13, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Harper rushes Otto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otto wants a takedown but no success here.
Otto wants a takedown but no success here.
Harper stalling in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harper continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Harper taking a breather.
Otto stalling. #TD#
Otto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Otto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Otto is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Harper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Otto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harper has managed to get both his arms back between Otto's legs - danger averted.
Harper is working Otto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Otto wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB#
Otto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Otto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harper lands a couple of digs.
Harper working some strikes from top position.
Otto wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Otto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Otto wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper has his hands on Otto's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Otto drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Otto off! Otto jumps back into Harper's guard.
Otto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Otto is working hard here to advance position.
Harper has his hands on Otto's head, controlling the position.
Otto wants to pass the guard but Harper is keeping the position.
Harper is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Otto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Otto wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Otto is fighting to break Harper's control of his arms but Harper is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Otto from controlling successfully.
Harper can't keep his opponent in guard - Otto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Otto trying to pass the guard but Harper defending well. #SUB#
Otto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harper sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otto wants to control but Harper is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harper trying to control from the bottom.
Harper is not content to let Otto control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Harper clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Otto.
Otto has Harper pressed against the cage.
Otto is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Otto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for Harper to work.
Harper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Harper's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Otto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Otto misses the jab.#CL2#
Harper rushes Otto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Otto is looking for a takedown.
Otto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Otto jumps guard and drags Harper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Otto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Otto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Otto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harper can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Otto from controlling successfully.
Marco Otto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Otto won't allow Harper to sweep him here.
Otto looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harper holds on and takes a little breather.
Otto looking to pass the guard.
Otto wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper has his hands on Otto's head, controlling the position.
Otto is pushing down on Harper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harper is fighting to maintain full guard but Otto has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Otto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Otto mounts Harper! Really nice guard pass there!
Harper tries to lock up and control but Otto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Otto working for a guillotine from mount but Harper is in no mood to give up.
Harper is squirming around, avoiding Otto's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Otto looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Otto is trying to take his opponent's back. #T3##SUB#
Otto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Harper has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB#
Harper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Otto. #SUB#
Otto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Harper is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Otto!

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