PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Harper (ranked 4299 p4p, 3743 weight class) and Jebediah Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Harper
vs
Springfield

191 cm
25
260
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
275
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jebediah Springfield!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Springfield has one foot on Harper's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Springfield checks a low kick from Harper.
Springfield throws a combination. Harper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Harper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harper as he avoids it easily.
Springfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Harper sprawls well. He's pushed Springfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harper tries a head kick but it misses.
Springfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harper defends well and Springfield ends up having to push Harper into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
Springfield blocks the body kick.
Springfield is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

Springfield clinches.
Springfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Springfield missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper is pressed up against the cage. Springfield has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harper down to the mat. Harper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Harper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Springfield tries to avoid it but Harper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Springfield to the ground. Springfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Harper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Harper wants to pass the guard but Springfield is defending well.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to pass the guard.
Harper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Harper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Springfield 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Springfield is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Springfield is trying to push Harper away but Harper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harper leaning his opponent against the cage.

Harper breaks from the clinch.
Springfield misses with a double jab.
Springfield shoots in for a double leg but Harper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harper tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Springfield counters with a two punch combo.

Harper is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Springfield's half guard.
Springfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Springfield looks winded!
Harper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Springfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Springfield is concentrating on defense, preventing Harper from advancing position.
Springfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jebediah Springfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harper, as that shot connected.

It looks like Jebediah Springfield has been cut.
We've been informed that Springfield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harper shoots in looking for a takedown but Springfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Springfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Springfield misses with a body shot

and Harper counters by clinching up.
Springfield looking for a takedown.
Springfield avoiding damage.

Harper breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper dives in and grabs Springfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Springfield pushes down on Harper's head and hops out.
Springfield needs to keep his hands up - Harper had a free shot at his head there.
Harper leaves Springfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper throws a lazy head kick
and Springfield counters with a three punch combo that has Harper backing up. Harper nods at Springfield to acknowledge the strikes.

Harper shoots in and bounces Springfield off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Springfield is breathing heavily.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.

Springfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harper is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper stands up over Springfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Springfield on the ground.
Springfield pulls Harper in to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Harper won't allow Springfield to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick from Springfield misses.
Harper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Springfield fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Springfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Springfield tries to clinch but Harper moves out of range.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper is looking to clinch but Springfield is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper checks a leg kick.
Harper tries to counter with a takedown but Springfield is quick to defend against it.
Springfield blocks a head kick by Harper.
Springfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harper moves away.
Harper tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
Harper fails to land the takedown.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch but Springfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Springfield shoots in and drives through. Harper sprawls well.
Harper's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Harper duly obliges.

Harper decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper is trying to control the action in half guard but Springfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield trying to control here.
Harper works his foot free and advances to mount.
Springfield is trying to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harper postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Springfield looks a forlorn figure.
Harper wants to control the pace but Springfield is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Harper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jebediah Springfield's cut.
That's time! Harper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Springfield goes for a double leg but Harper avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harper continues to drive forward.
Harper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Springfield manages to circle out of the way.
Harper misses with a takedown

and Springfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Springfield.
Harper blocks the elbow strike.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Harper manages to get underhooks.
Harper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harper blocking some punches.

Harper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield is looking to clinch but Harper is avoiding it.
Springfield tries for a takedown but Harper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alex Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebediah Springfield.
Springfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harper swats away the attempt to clinch by Springfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Springfield gets caught flat footed, as Harper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Springfield wants to get back to his feet but Harper passes into half guard.

Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Springfield's hands, connecting with Springfield's forehead.
Harper content to control rather than advance.
Harper throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Springfield to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield is looking to stand up but Harper isn't so interested in that idea.
Harper is in close to Springfield's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Springfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Springfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper trying to control but Springfield is working from the bottom.
Harper looking to sit in guard and control but Springfield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Harper utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harper is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harper working a defensive guard but Springfield manages to pass into side control anyway.

Springfield 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 is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harper is trying to work for a sweep but Springfield has mounted him!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jebediah Springfield.
I think Springfield 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Springfield!