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Event:
On Top Of The World
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Karalopolous fails with the takedown.
Harris appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Harris moves into range and clinches up with Karalopolous.
Karalopolous misses with a body punch.
Karalopolous is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karalopolous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karalopolous blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karalopolous is keeping busy.
Karalopolous lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Karalopolous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous cracks Harris with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karalopolous blocks the body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Harris as Karalopolous shoots in.#T1#
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Karalopolous manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Karalopolous was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karalopolous displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karalopolous moves out of range of the strikes.
Karalopolous scores with a body shot.
Harris misses the shot to the body.
Karalopolous shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karalopolous looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Karalopolous tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Karalopolous. #T2##TD2#
Karalopolous scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karalopolous creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Harris sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
An elbow from Karalopolous crashes against the mat.
Harris is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Harambe Remembrance Hall, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karalopolous tries to stand but Harris is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris manages to get back to half guard.
Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous passes into half guard.
Harris gets back to full guard.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Harris keeping moving, preventing Karalopolous from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karalopolous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
Harris is trying to keep Karalopolous in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Karalopolous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karalopolous working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Karalopolous won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Karalopolous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karalopolous working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karalopolous manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karalopolous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Karalopolous looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karalopolous finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Paul Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karalopolous shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Karalopolous sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Karalopolous drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Karalopolous won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Karalopolous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Karalopolous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
Karalopolous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Karalopolous works over Harris with some ground and pound from guard.
Karalopolous wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karalopolous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karalopolous postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Karalopolous trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris wants to sweep here but Karalopolous controlling him for the moment.
Karalopolous trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Karalopolous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing.
Karalopolous wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. #T2#
Karalopolous preventing the sweep.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris is controlling Karalopolous's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karalopolous has a takedown stuffed.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
Karalopolous displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Karalopolous manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harris on his heels. He'll look to pass Harris's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Karalopolous with a nice head shot there.
Karalopolous cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Karalopolous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
Harris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harris tries to get out of the position.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karalopolous trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Karalopolous lands a couple of elbows.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karalopolous wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Karalopolous is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Karalopolous has an active guard here but Harris has managed to pass into half guard.
Karalopolous is trying to get back to full guard.
Karalopolous blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Karalopolous wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karalopolous is not content to let Harris control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karalopolous is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karalopolous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harris's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harris's back!#SUB2#
Karalopolous working for a choke but Harris is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Karalopolous goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karalopolous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karalopolous somewhat.
Karalopolous darts in looking for a takedown but Harris gets double underhooks and turns Karalopolous into the cage.
Karalopolous avoids the head kick by Harris.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Karalopolous looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Paul Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
Karalopolous dodges the punch combination from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Karalopolous on that attempt.
Karalopolous dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Karalopolous manages to avoid it.
Karalopolous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karalopolous tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #T1#
Karalopolous tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Karalopolous ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karalopolous sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Harris shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karalopolous is trying to defend but Harris finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris trying to control the action but Karalopolous is working from the bottom.
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Karalopolous's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Karalopolous.
Harris is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Harris avoids the attempt from Karalopolous to control.
Karalopolous swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Karalopolous is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Karalopolous is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Karalopolous is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karalopolous is working to get back to half guard.
Harris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
Harris working Karalopolous over with strikes here.
Harris lands a heavy elbow.
Harris looking to control but Karalopolous is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karalopolous is trying to escape the mount.
Harris trying to control but Karalopolous is having none of it.
Dimi Karalopolous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karalopolous is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Harris scoring with strikes but Karalopolous is staying in there.
Harris landing strikes from the mount and Karalopolous is in trouble!
Harris landing punches.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Karalopolous that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karalopolous is desperately trying to improve his position but Harris has a good base and remains in mount.
Harris lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dimi Karalopolous is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harris prevents Karalopolous from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Karalopolous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch.
Tironne tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Tironne has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris is leaning against Tironne and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Harris gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tironne regains guard.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harris's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris is pushing down on Tironne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tironne is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tironne wants to get back to his feet.
Tironne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tironne taking some punishment here, with Harris in his half guard.
Harris slips a nice elbow through Tironne's hands, connecting with Tironne's forehead.
Harris uses his free foot to push down on Tironne's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tironne.
Harris working Tironne over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tironne's face.
#SUB2#
Harris looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harris lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tironne wants to get back to his feet.
Harris scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tironne?
A nice elbow there by Harris.#T2##SUB2#
Harris looking for a guillotine from mount but Tironne is having none of it.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris working the ground and pound effectively.
#SUB2#
Harris working for a submission but Tironne is keeping him at bay.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Tironne is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harris with shots to the head and body - Tironne looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tironne is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T3#
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harris cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Harris landing strikes from the mount and Tironne is in trouble! #ROC2#
Tironne is rocked!
We've been informed that Harris has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Harris lands a big elbow.
Oh Tironne is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harris drops a big elbow. That's hurt Tironne! More shots from Harris and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Tironne throws a head kick that misses.
Tironne misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Tironne is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harris is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tironne to the mat. Tironne regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harris landing with the ground and pound.
Harris scoring with some ground and pound.
Harris landing some decent shots from guard.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Tironne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is working Tironne over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harris lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Harris drops back looking for a leg! Tironne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tironne manages to kick Harris off! Harris jumps back into Tironne's guard.
Tironne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris. #T1#
Harris controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tironne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tironne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harris.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Harris is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tironne can't fight it off and eventually Harris manages to take the fight to the floor. Tironne looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harris stands up over Tironne, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tironne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris passes Tironne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tironne wants to hold on but Harris pushes him away.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Tironne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Harris landing shots from mount.
Harris looking to finish Tironne with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tironne!
Harris lands a nice shot to the head.
Harris unloading with bombs!
Harris controlling from mount.
Harris putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Harris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Harris punishing his opponent with strikes.
Harris content just to control the position here.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
Tironne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Harris with the ground and pound from mount.
Harris with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Tironne but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Tironne is rocked!
Harris cracks Tironne with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Harris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Harris throws an off balance right hand
and Madrox counters with a three punch combo that has Harris backing up. Harris nods at Madrox to acknowledge the strikes.
Harris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Harris forces Madrox back against the cage and clinches.
Madrox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harris has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Madrox goes for a takedown attempt but Harris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Madrox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Madrox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris takes a swing at Madrox's ribcage but misses.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Madrox doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Madrox! #ES#
Madrox sneaks out the side door and pushes Harris away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Madrox misses with a low kick.
Madrox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madrox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD2#
Harris closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Madrox did well to prevent Harris getting side control.
Harris passes to full mount!
Madrox tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
Harris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Madrox looks a forlorn figure.
Harris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harris unloading with bombs!
Harris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harris controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Madrox taking shots to the head.
Harris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Madrox is working to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harris dominating with strikes here.
Harris scoring with strikes but Madrox is staying in there.
Harris raining down hammerfists from mount.
Madrox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris prevents Madrox from getting the reversal.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Madrox is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Harris quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Harris but it's paid off an Madrox is forced to tap! Nice work by Harris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Harris!
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