PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by Kevin Rudolf - In the City. Rob Ramirez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Harris
vs
Ramirez

200 cm
33
250 lbs
10 - 26 - 0

179 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Harris darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ramirez pushes Harris off looking to stand but Harris dives back in and keeps control.
Ramirez is looking to control Harris's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris 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.

Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ramirez defends it well.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramirez is positioning himself well to prevent Harris advancing to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris prevents Ramirez from standing back up.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris thows a huge punch but Ramirez dodges it nicely.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.

Harris wants to work for an arm triangle but Ramirez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harris throwing shots but Ramirez is blocking nicely.
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.

Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harris blocks the strikes from Ramirez.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramirez's head.

Ramirez makes his way to full guard, as Harris worked for a kimura.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.

Ramirez has his foot on Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris postures up in Ramirez's guard and throws a big left but Ramirez blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.

Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramirez looking to control.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.

Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ramirez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ramirez gets to his feet - Harris follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.

Ramirez clinches up against the cage.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harris drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramirez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harris can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez looking to stall.

Ramirez gets control of Harris's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ramirez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.
Ramirez trying to control the position.
Ramirez controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to stand but Harris is controlling the position.
Ramirez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Ramirez is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris stands and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Harris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harris off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.

Harris manages to stand up with Ramirez still on his back. Eventually Ramirez drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Ramirez decides to stand back up.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez keeps the fight on the outside.
Frank Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris is looking to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ramirez!
Frank Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Poor strikes thrown by Harris there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramirez blocking the ground and pound.
Harris is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harris thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Harris landing strikes from the mount and Ramirez is in trouble!
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 Frank Harris will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ramirez clinches up against the cage.

Ramirez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ramirez is looking to clinch.

Ramirez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harris did well to prevent Ramirez getting side control.

Ramirez decides to return to a standing position.
Ramirez misses with a hook.
Harris throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Ramirez moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ramirez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harris won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Ramirez blocks nicely.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harris is controlling him.

Harris drops back looking for a leg! Ramirez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ramirez manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Ramirez's guard.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.
Harris 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.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Ramirez has wrist control.

Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ramirez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has Ramirez in his guard.
Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Harris gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harris won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramirez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris postures up.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rob Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Harris!
Our winner, Frank Harris, 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.