PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charm Demarsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Demarsh
vs
Harvath

190 cm
26
218 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

192 cm
25
216 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[MMABR]: TechNutri - Ensuring the quality

Hell's Balls Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charm Demarsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Harvath dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Demarsh. That did some damage!

Demarsh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harvath, pushing him back against the cage.
Harvath prevents a body shot from Demarsh.

Harvath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Harvath.
Demarsh throws a body kick that misses.
Demarsh misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Demarsh.
Harvath takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harvath thumps Demarsh with a low kick.
A low kick from Demarsh misses
and Harvath counters with a nice leg kick.
Demarsh thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left and a right from Demarsh both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demarsh throws a hook but Harvath blocks it.
Harvath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Demarsh throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Harvath counter with a right hand.
Demarsh jabs Harvath right on the nose. Harvath blinks but takes it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Demarsh moves into range and clinches up with Harvath.
Harvath blocks a body shot from Demarsh.
Demarsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harvath blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Demarsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harvath is trying to break the clinch but Demarsh has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Demarsh fails to land.
Harvath has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Demarsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harvath has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Demarsh misses with a body punch.
Harvath dodges an elbow strike from Demarsh.
A short body shot lands from Demarsh as the two fighters clinch.
Demarsh working aggressively here.
Demarsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harvath's elbow.
Demarsh avoids the elbow strike from Harvath, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh tries to throw a body punch but Harvath avoids it by throwing Demarsh back against the cage.
Harvath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Demarsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Demarsh has Harvath pushed against the cage.
Harvath managing to block the knees to the body from Demarsh.
Demarsh landing knees to the body.
Harvath is trying to break free.
Demarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demarsh.
Harvath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harvath avoids it.
Demarsh throws a head punch that misses.
Demarsh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harvath avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demarsh throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Demarsh pushes Harvath back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demarsh lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harvath.
Demarsh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvath backwards.
Demarsh working Harvath over with knees to the body.
Demarsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demarsh has Harvath pushed against the cage.
Demarsh lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Harvath tries to pull guard but Demarsh holds him up against the cage and eventually Harvath drops back down to his feet.
Demarsh misses with a body punch.
Demarsh tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvath avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Demarsh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath working hard to break the clinch.
Demarsh scores with a hook to the body.
Harvath blocks a body shot from Demarsh.
Demarsh misses with the head strike.
Harvath looking to stall.
Harvath letting Demarsh take a breather here.
Demarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvath takes an elbow to the forehead.
Demarsh working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harvath throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Demarsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Demarsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harvath or not.
Harvath managing to block the knees to the body from Demarsh.
Demarsh tries to work over Harvath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charm Demarsh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
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.

A nice leg kick lands there from Harvath.
Harvath moves out of range as Demarsh strikes.
Harvath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvath showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demarsh.
Demarsh misses with a kick to the body.
Demarsh throws a big shot that misses.
Harvath keeps the fight on the outside.
Harvath throws a front kick aimed at Demarsh's knee but Demarsh avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Demarsh.
Harvath thows a leg kick but Demarsh checks it

and Demarsh counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvath stalling against the cage.
Demarsh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harvath or not.
Harvath tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demarsh lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath prevents a body shot from Demarsh.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demarsh.
Demarsh keeps control of Harvath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demarsh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demarsh keeps control of Harvath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harvath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demarsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Demarsh.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demarsh.
Harvath prevents a body shot from Demarsh.
A left hand lands to the body for Demarsh.

Harvath pulls Demarsh into 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.
Harvath is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Demarsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harvath on the ground.
Demarsh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath is trying to keep Demarsh in close.
Harvath looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Demarsh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Demarsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Harvath is retaining full guard.
Harvath wants to sweep here but Demarsh controlling him for the moment.
Demarsh wants to get up but he can't break Harvath's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Demarsh sizes up Harvath with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harvath feints and then cracks Demarsh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Demarsh down.
Harvath thumps Demarsh with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Demarsh.
Demarsh checks a leg kick.
Harvath fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Demarsh is out of range.
Harvath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvath throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harvath tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Demarsh blocks a leg kick.
Harvath thows a leg kick but Demarsh checks it

and Demarsh moves into the clinch.
Harvath is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Harvath avoids a wild elbow strike from Demarsh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demarsh tries to work over Harvath's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demarsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Demarsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Harvath jumps guard.
Demarsh wants to control from the top but Harvath keeps moving.
Harvath working a defensive guard here.

Demarsh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Harvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Demarsh.
Harvath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath blocks a low kick nicely.
Demarsh connects with a looping right hand.
Demarsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Demarsh.
A head kick from Harvath lands but Demarsh takes it in his stride.

It looks like Charm Demarsh has been cut.
Demarsh throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Demarsh there.
Demarsh checks a low kick from Harvath.
Demarsh misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Harvath.
Demarsh fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demarsh misses with a looping left.
Harvath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvath throws a leg kick but Demarsh moved away.
Demarsh throws a low kick but Harvath avoids it.
Dirk Harvath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvath avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harvath.
Demarsh misses with a hook.
A low kick from Harvath misses
and Demarsh counters with a straight right hand.
Demarsh tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harvath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for Demarsh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harvath cracks the inside of Demarsh's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demarsh is looking to clinch.
Demarsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Demarsh throws an overhand right that lands on Harvath's shoulder, as Harvath tries to avoid the shot.
Demarsh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath throws a body punch but Demarsh moves out of range.
Demarsh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Harvath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvath misses with a straight left.
Demarsh tries to move into range but Harvath moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Harvath throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Demarsh stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Harvath follows into mount!

Demarsh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvath sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Harvath looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Demarsh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Demarsh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demarsh tries to get out of the position.
Demarsh blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Harvath wants to finish this one by submission but Demarsh is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harvath.

Harvath goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Demarsh turns into him and now he's in Harvath's guard.

Harvath is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Demarsh controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvath trying to keep a closed guard but Demarsh is proving a slippery customer.
Demarsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harvath controls Demarsh momentarily but Demarsh frees himself.
Harvath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Harvath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Harvath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harvath 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Harvath!