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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lamar Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Harvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harvey has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Harvey.
Harvey misses with some punches.
Harvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harvey.
Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is trying to drag Harvey to the mat but Harvey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey.
Harvey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Harvey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing.
Harvey misses the jab.
Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harvey has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Harvey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Harvey.
A short uppercut from Harvey.
Jackson is rocked!
Harvey has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Harvey presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Harvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harvey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson jumps guard but Harvey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harvey.
Harvey leaning against his opponent.
Jackson blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harvey lands a right hand.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harvey.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot in the inside from Harvey.
Harvey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harvey throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Harvey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Harvey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Harvey!
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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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