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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Korat Markezzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korat Markezzi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Korat Markezzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison rushes Markezzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Markezzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markezzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Markezzi.
Harrison pulls guard successfully.
Harrison kicks Markezzi off and gets to his feet.
Markezzi instigates a clinch.
Markezzi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harrison's face.
Markezzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Harrison has eaten all the pies!
Harrison crunches a lovely knee into Markezzi's ribcage.
Markezzi is breathing heavily.
Harrison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Markezzi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korat Markezzi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Markezzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Harrison misses with a head kick.
Harrison closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Markezzi to the mat! Markezzi manages to get full guard.
Harrison gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison effectively controlling the action here.
Markezzi takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Korat Markezzi has been cut.
Harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Markezzi won't want to take too many of those.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markezzi gets tackled into the cage by Harrison. Harrison maintains the clinch.
Markezzi managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Harrison with a knee to the head.
Markezzi letting Harrison take a breather here.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison breaks the clinch.
Markezzi avoids the head kick by Harrison.
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Markezzi in a clinch.
Harrison stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harrison.
Markezzi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Harrison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harrison has hold of one of Markezzi's legs. Markezzi is fighting the takedown attempt but Harrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harrison trying to control but Markezzi is working from the bottom.
Harrison stands and steps away. Markezzi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrison is leaning against Markezzi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markezzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harrison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markezzi moves into the clinch.
Markezzi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markezzi instigates a clinch.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harrison is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but Markezzi blocks it.
Harrison lands a knee to the body.
Harrison trying to stall but Markezzi improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Markezzi lands an elbow that stopped Harrison in his tracks for a moment.
Markezzi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison forces Markezzi back against the cage and clinches.
Markezzi is trying to break free.
Harrison has hold of one of Markezzi's legs. Markezzi is fighting the takedown attempt but Harrison gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harrison wants to stand but Markezzi is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markezzi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markezzi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markezzi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Harrison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Korat Markezzi's cut.
That's time! Markezzi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrison tries to keep at a distance but Markezzi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Markezzi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Markezzi managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markezzi misses with a takedown
and Harrison counters by moving into the clinch.
Harrison prevents Markezzi from breaking the clinch.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Harrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markezzi moves into the clinch.
Markezzi misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison displaying some good clinch control by pressing Markezzi up against the cage.
Markezzi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markezzi has Harrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harrison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harrison taking a breather.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Korat Markezzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harrison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harrison stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markezzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrison pulls guard effortlessly.
Harrison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harrison has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Markezzi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Markezzi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to clinch there but Markezzi circles away.
Harrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Markezzi, pushing him back against the cage.
Markezzi avoiding damage as Harrison throws knees to the body.
Markezzi trying to stall but Harrison improves his position.
Harrison manages to break the clinch.
Harrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrison obliges.
Markezzi crunches a lovely knee into Harrison's ribcage.
Markezzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markezzi looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Harrison.
Markezzi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harrison blocks it with crossed arms.
Harrison is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Markezzi looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Harrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Markezzi avoids the damage to the body.
Markezzi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Markezzi is pressed up against the cage. Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Markezzi down to the mat. Markezzi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Markezzi. Markezzi maintains the clinch.
Markezzi takes an elbow to the temple.
Harrison avoiding damage.
Markezzi misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Markezzi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrison stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Korat Markezzi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markezzi.
Harrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison rushes Markezzi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markezzi is defending well for now.
Harrison looking to throw knees to the head but Markezzi is blocking nicely.
Markezzi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harrison has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Harrison - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison lands with a kick to the temple. Markezzi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison closes the distance and pushes Markezzi back into the cage.
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison clinches with his opponent.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harrison trying to control but Markezzi is working from the bottom.
Harrison gets to his feet. Markezzi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Markezzi. Markezzi maintains the clinch.
Harrison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Markezzi jumps guard but Harrison stands there with Markezzi around his waist. Markezzi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison misses with a knee to the head.
Harrison pulls guard.
Harrison kicks Markezzi off and gets to his feet.
Markezzi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harrison counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Korat Markezzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison has managed to clinch.
Markezzi breaks from the clinch.
Markezzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markezzi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Markezzi breaks the clinch.
Harrison clinches up with Markezzi and pushes him back against the cage.
Harrison lands a good knee to the midsection. Markezzi won't want to take too many of those.
Harrison takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markezzi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jimmy Harrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markezzi throws an elbow that misses.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markezzi is defending well for now.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Markezzi looking to throw knees to the head but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Markezzi landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Harrison obliges.
Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markezzi closes the distance and pushes Harrison back into the cage.
Markezzi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markezzi clinches up against the cage.
Markezzi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Markezzi tries to land a knee to the head but Harrison blocks with his arms.
Markezzi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Markezzi misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries a knee to the head but Markezzi blocks it.
Harrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markezzi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Markezzi has managed to clinch.
Harrison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markezzi is looking to work some ground and pound but Harrison has wrist control.
Markezzi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison has his feet on Markezzi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harrison tries to clinch but Markezzi moves out of range.
Markezzi has managed to clinch.
Harrison crunches a lovely knee into Markezzi's ribcage.
Harrison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Korat Markezzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Markezzi trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harrison 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Harrison!
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