PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harold George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royale has chosen Empire X by Dubtraction as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

George
vs
Royale

185 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
30
183 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harold George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley Royale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale stuffs the takedown attempt from George. George gets slowly back to his feet.
George doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Royale counters with a nice uppercut.
George with a lazy takedown attempt

and Royale counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold George. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George is trying to improve his position.
George is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Royale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Royale is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
George on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

George actively working from the bottom here.
Royale is nestled in close to George, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
George is looking for a sweep. Royale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

George looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Royale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
George blocking the ground and pound attempt from Royale.
George is pressing down on Royale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Royale pushing down on George's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George is in trouble now - Royale has advanced to mount!
George really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Royale.
Royale lands a heavy elbow.
Royale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can George hang on?
George is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Royale landing strikes from the mount.

It looks like Harold George has been cut.
Royale raining down hammerfists from mount.

George is rocked!

Harold George's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
George is looking to improve his position but Royale isn't that keen on the idea.
Royale lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh George is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Harold George's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Royale controlling from the full mount.
George seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
George is bucking up trying to escape but Royale cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
George really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George is working hard here to advance position.
Royale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Jeez, Harold George's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harold George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harley Royale!