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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korman as he avoids it easily.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Korman tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Korman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harvey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Korman lands with an overhand left.
Harvey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Korman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jon Korman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Korman connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back.
Korman punishes Harvey's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Korman. #CUT#
It looks like Kan Harvey has been cut.
Harvey looks winded!
Harvey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korman scores with a hook to the body. Harvey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harvey slips a jab and a cross from Korman.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Korman moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harvey! Korman continues to tee off on Harvey, landing with a left and a right! Korman connects with a right hand that leaves Harvey sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Korman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Korman!
Kan Harvey was interviewed post fight and said 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Harvey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Harvey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Harvey doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Harvey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harvey doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Harvey on that attempt.
Williams leaves Harvey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Sam Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harvey gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Williams gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Williams!
Our winner, Sam Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Kan Harvey had this to say: 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Woods looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harvey darts in looking for a takedown but Woods gets double underhooks and turns Harvey into the cage.
Woods throws a counter high kick but Harvey was just alert enough to avoid it.
Woods shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harvey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Jacoby Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Harvey throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harvey defends well and Woods ends up having to push Harvey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harvey is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Woods scores with a takedown into Harvey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
Harvey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Woods manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1#
Woods keeping moving, preventing Harvey from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Woods working for submissions but it's allowed Harvey to get to half guard.
Harvey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harvey prevents Woods from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harvey is trying to control the action in half guard but Woods is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Harvey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woods is just riding it out for now. Harvey eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Woods trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Harvey punching from mount but Woods doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Woods wants to control but Harvey is having none of it.
Harvey wants to control but instead Woods manages to regain half guard. #T3#
Woods is trying is best to control the position here.
Harvey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
Harvey trying to control from Woods's half guard. Woods has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Woods trying to control the position.
Harvey trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Woods not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harvey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Woods is looking to clinch but Harvey is avoiding it.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily.
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Woods sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harvey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Woods throws a quick counter head kick but Harvey was just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Harvey blocks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Harvey. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kan Harvey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Woods's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Woods fails with a takedown attempt.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.#CL2#
Harvey clinches up against the cage.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacoby Woods. 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.
Harvey tries a head kick but it misses.
Woods shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Harvey tries to counter it with a takedown but Woods pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harvey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Woods blocks a head kick by Harvey.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Woods as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Woods fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harvey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Woods with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woods or perhaps it was just good defense by Harvey, which made it look bad.
Harvey scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
Harvey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Harvey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacoby Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Harvey has knocked Woods down with a huge combo! Harvey steps away and waves a wobbly Woods back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Woods is rocked!
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!
Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oh Woods is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harvey.#T2##CL2#
Harvey closes the distance and clinches.
Woods seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Harvey successfully pulls guard.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Woods trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harvey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harvey sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Harvey stands and throws Woods's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods is letting Harvey control him for a moment.
Woods manages to get back to half guard.
Woods keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Harvey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Woods keeping control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harvey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Woods has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kan Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good exchange - Woods coming out on top.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Woods. Woods gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Woods.
Woods tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harvey defends well and Woods ends up having to push Harvey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacoby Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey stuffs the takedown.
Woods tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harvey clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harvey prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Harvey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Woods gets underhooks to prevent Harvey's takedown attempt.
Harvey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Woods gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Woods breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harvey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Woods closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harvey circles away.
Harvey unleashes a big counter combination but Woods bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Woods misses with a takedown attempt - Harvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Woods slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Woods misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Harvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harvey effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Harvey drags the fight down to the ground.
Harvey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harvey's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Harvey postures up.
Harvey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harvey throwing strikes but missing.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Harvey tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harvey controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woods tries for a takedown but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harvey shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Harvey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kan Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvey 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kan Harvey!
After winning the bout, Kan Harvey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Rockhard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harvey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Harvey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rockhard's waist but Rockhard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harvey off to one side.
Luke Rockhard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.#CL2#
Harvey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rockhard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harvey pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Harvey gets a clinch. #BC2#
Harvey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rockhard gets tackled into the cage by Harvey. Harvey maintains the clinch. #T1#
Harvey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Harvey manages to pull guard.
Rockhard cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.
Harvey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rockhard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rockhard scoring with some ground and pound.
Rockhard throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockhard cracks Harvey with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Harvey is rocked!
Rockhard arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Harvey's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Rockhard!
Kan Harvey spoke after the fight, saying 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC II
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Deville cracks Harvey with an open hand slap.
Deville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A punch combination from Deville misses.
Deville looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Harvey clinches.
Harvey is trying to drag Deville to the mat but Deville just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Harvey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harvey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deville circles away quickly and effectively.
Deville looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Harvey moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harvey shoots in and drives through. Deville sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kan Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deville lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harvey walks straight into a right hand from Deville - that's dropped him! Deville jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Harvey from any more punishment! Harvey complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fergal Deville!
The defeated Kan Harvey had this to say: 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC I
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Murkula buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Harvey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harvey - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harvey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murkula avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Harvey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harvey holds on and takes a little breather.
Harvey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Harvey keeping moving, preventing Murkula from controlling successfully.
Murkula postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey pulls Murkula in close to prevent any damage.
Murkula has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Harvey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murkula will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Harvey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murkula with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harvey keeping full guard, as Murkula tries to pass. #ES2#
Harvey pushes Murkula off and scrambles back to his feet.
Murkula keeps Harvey at a distance using the push kick.
Harvey shoots in but no luck this time.
Murkula fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Murkula as Harvey shoots in.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Murkula displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Kan Harvey has been cut.
Murkula feints a jab promting Harvey to slip. Murkula then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harvey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Harvey moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Harvey tries to score a body lock takedown but Murkula shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murkula has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Harvey successfully pulls guard.
#ES2#
Harvey has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Murkula has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Murkula can't break the clinch.
Harvey has Murkula pressed against the cage.
Murkula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murkula tries to circle away but Harvey has him pinned against the cage.
Harvey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murkula avoids it.
Harvey tries to pull guard but Murkula forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Harvey successfully pulls guard.
Harvey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Murkula throws a big elbow that misses.
Murkula throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harvey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murkula postures up and lands a big shot to Harvey's brow. #SUB2#
Harvey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murkula can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harvey looks winded!#SUB2#
Harvey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murkula is aware though and is defending well.
Murkula throwing strikes from guard but Harvey blocks nicely.
Murkula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murkula pushes down on Harvey's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Murkula not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murkula throws a strike but Harvey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harvey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murkula is one step ahead there.
Murkula trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES2#
Harvey scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Murkula.
Murkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melko Murkula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey throws a head kick that misses.
Murkula moves out of range as Harvey throws a body kick.
Murkula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kan Harvey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kan Harvey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but Murkula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murkula misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Murkula.
Harvey with a poor takedown
and Murkula counters with a one-two to the body. #CL2#
Harvey closes the distance and pushes Murkula back into the cage.
Harvey looking for a takedown.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.#TD2#
Harvey gets control of Murkula's arms and successfully pulls guard. Harvey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harvey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murkula.
Murkula stopping the sweep attempt from Harvey.
Murkula throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murkula's guard. Nice move by Harvey!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murkula being controlled here, momentarily.
Harvey is breathing heavily.
Murkula wants to hit a switch here but Harvey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Murkula there! #T1#
Harvey prevents Murkula from getting the reversal.
Murkula bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murkula throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Harvey isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Murkula stacks Harvey on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Murkula!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Murkula tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Murkula throws an elbow but Harvey slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murkula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harvey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Murkula's best efforts.
Harvey makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harvey.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Murkula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harvey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murkula's guard. #REVB#
Harvey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harvey passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3##SUB2#
Harvey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harvey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harvey works his way into full mount!
Murkula is working to get back to half guard.
Murkula tries to improve his position but instead Harvey has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Murkula is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Murkula is covering up but some of the strikes from Harvey are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kan Harvey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kan Harvey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murkula pushes Harvey away with a front kick.
Melko Murkula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murkula misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murkula lands with a kick to the ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harvey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murkula but Murkula pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Melko Murkula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kan Harvey.
Murkula slaps away a takedown attempt from Harvey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harvey.
Murkula lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harvey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murkula digs a good hook to Harvey's body.
#T1#
Harvey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murkula. That one must have hurt.
Murkula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harvey.
Harvey tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Harvey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harvey showed some decent athleticism there.
Murkula punching from the bottom.
Murkula is looking for a sweep. Harvey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harvey slows the pace down in half guard.
Murkula throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
Murkula is looking to improve his position.
Murkula wants to get back to full guard but Harvey has mounted him!
Murkula keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Harvey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Harvey connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harvey lands a nice shot to the head.
Harvey controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Harvey dominating with strikes here.
Murkula is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harvey controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Harvey is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murkula to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murkula shrugs it off.
Melko Murkula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kan Harvey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Melko Murkula.
I think Harvey 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melko Murkula!
The defeated Kan Harvey had this to say: 'That was tough but I will return strong.'.
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