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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Sandow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sandow's choice of entrance music: Aint No Grave . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alonzo Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Sandow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sandow checks a leg kick.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sandow.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
Harris scores with a nice strike.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Sandow's shoulder, as Sandow tries to avoid the shot.
Sandow shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Sandow on that attempt.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sandow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Alonzo Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Sandow.
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sandow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Sandow's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Harris's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harris is in close to Sandow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harris wants to control from the top but Sandow keeps moving.
Harris advances position into side control!
Sandow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
Harris throwing shots but Sandow is blocking nicely.
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.
Sandow looking for submissions off his back.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris drops an elbow to the side of Sandow's head.
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.
Sandow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Sandow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandow gets full guard.
Our spies down at at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) inform us that Sandow has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sandow keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Sandow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sandow working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harris keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sandow's head.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sandow keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandow is retaining full guard.
Sandow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris lands a couple of elbows.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sandow has momentary wrist control but Harris slips an elbow through the middle.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris postures up in Sandow's guard and throws a big left but Sandow blocks it.
Sandow is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris pushes down on Sandow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harris lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harris connects with a nice short shot to Sandow's temple.
Sandow is rocked!
Harris lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Sandow! More strikes land and this one is all over! Harris jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alonzo Harris!
Alonzo Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Damien Sandow stepped up to the mic, saying 'One of the best i have ever fought congratualtions to him he is the real deal '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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