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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haba Aizori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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200 cm
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276 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haba Aizori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jim Harding!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aizori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harding but Harding pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aizori misses with a series of wild punches.
Aizori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haba Aizori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aizori shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harding as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aizori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harding.
A combination from Harding does no damage.
Harding avoids the body shot from Aizori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aizori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harding swinging wilding here.
Harding misses with the combination.
Harding throws a series of punches but Aizori avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Harding. No joy for Aizori on that attempt.
Aizori is breathing heavily.
Harding misses with a few strikes there.
Harding connects with a good right hand that stumbles Aizori. Aizori circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harding lands a nice shot to the body.
Harding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Aizori counters with a series of strikes. Harding will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Harding misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Harding.
Aizori slips a jab and a cross from Harding.
Harding throws a series of punches but Aizori avoids them all with ease.
Aizori fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Aizori misses the body punch
and Harding counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aizori!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Harding punching from mount but Aizori doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Harding throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Aizori suckers Harding into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Aizori is now in Harding's guard!
Aizori preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aizori looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harding is on top in guard.
Aizori working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harding trying to control but Aizori is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harding postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aizori is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harding, into his guard.
Harding is trying to keep Aizori in close.
Harding throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aizori escapes and throws Harding's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Harding is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Harding dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harding circles away from the clinch attempt
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Aizori doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harding counters with a two punch combo.
Aizori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harding throws a right hand that Aizori ducks under and follows up with a left that Aizori also avoids with ease.
Harding misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aizori misses with a takedown attempt
and Harding counters with a left and a right that stings Aizori.
Jim Harding seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harding misses with a few strikes there.
Harding swinging wilding here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aizori looks to clinch
and Harding counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aizori!
Aizori is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harding sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aizori defending well though.
Harding wants to work for an arm triangle but Aizori is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harding thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harding trying to mount his opponent but Aizori defends it.
Aizori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harding.
Harding is keen to just control but Aizori is a slippery customer.
Aizori is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Aizori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Harding to counter with a crisp jab.
Aizori tries to clinch up but Harding circles away and keeps his distance.
Aizori fails with the takedown
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aizori thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Haba Aizori. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aizori doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harding counters with a one-two to the body.
Aizori throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harding counters with a three punch combo that has Aizori backing up. Aizori nods at Harding to acknowledge the strikes.
Aizori closes the distance but Harding moves to the side
and Harding counters with a right hand to the body.
Aizori misses with a takedown
and Harding connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aizori fails with the takedown
and Harding counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aizori tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harding counters with a two punch combo.
Aizori darts in trying to clinch
and Harding counters with a straight right hand.
Aizori circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Harding to the canvas! Harding doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Aizori keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haba Aizori!
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G |
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B |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
45% |
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