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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Harris (ranked 5379 p4p, 417 weight class) and Tank Austin (ranked 5000 p4p, 393 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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188 cm
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252 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamar Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tank Austin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Austin!
Austin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Harris.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looking for submissions off his back.
Harris wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it.
Austin is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Harris passes to full mount!
Harris looking to control but Austin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
Austin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Austin showing good submission defense here.
Harris struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Austin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harris is really struggling to control Austin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harris's guard. Nice work there by Austin.
Austin wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Austin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harris has momentary wrist control but Austin slips an elbow through the middle.
Austin won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris looking to control.
Harris wants to sweep but no luck.
Austin stands up over Harris, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Austin pushes his legs off easily.
Austin wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Austin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Austin controlling from the top position.
Austin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Austin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Austin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Austin pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Harris dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lamar Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harris is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin is staying active underneath Harris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Harris stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Harris drives through with a takedown into Austin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Austin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harris has picked Austin up and slammed him! Austin can't keep hold of the triangle and Harris manages to pass to side control!
Austin is breathing heavily.
Harris wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy.
Harris decides to stand back up. Harris steps back and let's Austin get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Austin wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Austin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Austin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harris is trying to keep Austin in close.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harris was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Austin to his feet.
Lamar Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris shoots in and bounces Austin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Austin actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working.
Austin wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
Austin is not content to let Harris control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Austin is trying to get back to full guard.
Austin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamar Harris dominated that second round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Austin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Austin trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Harris gets back to half guard.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austin can do to turn this around?
Harris is trying to stand up here but Austin is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Austin trying to mount his opponent but Harris defends it.
Harris moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Austin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harris passes into side control.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Austin tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin is not content to let Harris control the position.
Austin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris landing strikes from the mount and Austin is in trouble!
Austin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin gets back to half guard.
Austin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harris gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Austin shoots in looking for a takedown. Harris tries to sprawl out of it but Austin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harris is looking to control Austin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harris avoid being mounted?
Austin 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.
Harris is trying to control but can't.
Tank Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamar Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lamar Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamar Harris!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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