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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 4040 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Scot Harwath (ranked 531 p4p, 393 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scot Harwath!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harwath.
Destroyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harwath.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer moves away from the strike by Harwath.
Harwath scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Harwath gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Destroyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Destroyer as he connects with a hook.
Harwath misses with a looping left.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harwath just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harwath throws a wild body kick that Destroyer sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwath lands an overhand right.
Destroyer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Harwath throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Harwath is just out of range.
Destroyer backing away here, and Harwath unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Harwath lands a slapping body shot.
Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwath is looking to chop away at Destroyer's legs.
Destroyer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Harwath jabs Destroyer right on the nose. Destroyer blinks but takes it well.
Harwath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer scores with a hook to the body. Harwath takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harwath rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harwath takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harwath throws a low kick, looking for Destroyer's leg but Destroyer calmly moves out of range.
Destroyer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Harwath.
Harwath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harwath misses the body punch
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Destroyer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harwath sprawls well initially but Destroyer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harwath kicks Destroyer off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer is looking to counter the offense by Harwath and move into the clinch.
Harwath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Harwath ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harwath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Harwath tries to land a front kick but Destroyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Harwath misses its intended target.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good exchange - Harwath coming out on top.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Harwath misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harwath throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harwath.
Harwath lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harwath. Destroyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Harwath.
Destroyer blocks the body kick.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harwath misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer ducks right into an uppercut from Harwath.
Harwath throws a looping overhand right but Destroyer ducks down to avoid it.
Harwath throws a wild body kick that Destroyer sees coming a mile off.
Harwath fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destroyer checks it well.
Scot Harwath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harwath throws out a powerful jab.
Scot Harwath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harwath throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harwath throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harwath.
Harwath just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDestroyer.
Harwath thows a leg kick but Destroyer checks it
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destroyer moves out of range as Harwath strikes.
Harwath thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.
Harwath jabs at Destroyer's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harwath swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
Harwath is looking to score with low kicks.
Destroyer blocks the body kick.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Harwath.
Destroyer throws a quick counter kick to the body but Harwath avoids it.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Harwath moves out of range.
Destroyer connects with a jab.
Harwath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Destroyer.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Harwath dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harwath misses with an uppercut.
Harwath misses with a body kick.
Harwath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harwath misses with a body kick.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harwath.
Scot Harwath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick from Harwath is predictable there
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harwath missing with a left hand there. Destroyer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harwath looks for the body kick but Destroyer saw that one coming.
Harwath fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harwath throws a big shot that misses.
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harwath throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwath looks to land a right hand but Destroyer moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harwath with a hook.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Harwath.
Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer ducks under a wild hook from Harwath.
Destroyer lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Destroyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harwath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Harwath misses.
A left lands for Harwath.
The crowd cheers as Harwath lands an impressive looking overhand right. Destroyer doesn't seem phased though.
Harwath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harwath just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harwath! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Harwath.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harwath staying out of range there.
Harwath throws an overhand right that lands on Destroyer's shoulder, as Destroyer tries to avoid the shot.
Harwath misses the shot to the body.
Harwath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Destroyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Harwath.
Harwath is looking to chop away at Destroyer's legs.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harwath just misses with a punch to the body.
Harwath fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harwath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Harwath.
Destroyer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Harwath tries to throw a body punch but Destroyer avoids it by throwing Harwath back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Destroyer.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Harwath misses.
Harwath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harwath misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harwath throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer cracks Harwath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harwath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Destroyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Harwath misses with a shot to the body
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwath misses with a looping right.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harwath.
Harwath misses with a head kick.
Destroyer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harwath.
Harwath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harwath misses with a body shot.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer checks the leg kick.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Harwath manages to avoid it.
Good work by Destroyer as he checks the leg kick.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Harwath.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harwath.
Harwath uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Destroyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harwath throws a good cross that connects.
Harwath throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Harwath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harwath throws a leg kick
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Harwath is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harwath tried to score with a low kick but Destroyer checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Destroyer checks a leg kick.
Destroyer tries to clinch but Harwath is having none of it.
Destroyer fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Harwath.
Harwath misses with a wild body shot.
Harwath swings for the body but Destroyer moves out of range.
Harwath looks to throw the jab but Destroyer is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harwath with a jab.
Harwath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harwath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destroyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Harwath.
An attempted straight right counter from Destroyer misses the target.
Harwath swings widly with a right hand
and Destroyer counters with a nice right hand that sends Harwath toppling to the canvas! Harwath scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Destroyer finish him?!
Harwath is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Harwath misses.
Harwath is still on wobbly legs! Can Destroyer finish him?
Harwath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harwath seems to have recovered his senses.
Harwath misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Harwath throws a poor cross that misses
and Destroyer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Harwath! Destroyer lets Harwath back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Harwath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Destroyer is able to avoid easily.
Destroyer tries to clinch up but Harwath circles away and keeps his distance.
Harwath lands with an uppercut that bounces Destroyer off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harwath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Harwath tries to score with a low kick but Destroyer moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer staying out of range there.
Harwath misses with a kick to the body.
Destroyer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harwath scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harwath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Destroyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Harwath.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Destroyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Harwath misses with a kick to the body.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Harwath manages to avoid it.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer slips under a jab from Harwath.
Destroyer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harwath looks to land a body kick but Destroyer moved away.
Harwath pushes Destroyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Harwath tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harwath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harwath misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwath letting Destroyer take a breather here.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Destroyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A body shot lands from Harwath.
Destroyer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harwath lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Destroyer.
Harwath lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harwath throws a head punch that misses.
Harwath keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Destroyer's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Harwath fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harwath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harwath misses with the head strike.
Harwath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Destroyer blocking some punches.
Harwath lands a nice uppercut.
Destroyer has picked Harwath up - he's going for a ride! Destroyer dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destroyer is trying to work for a kimura but Harwath is defending well.
Harwath is looking for a sweep. Destroyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scot Harwath.
Well Harwath 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Harwath!
An out of breath Scot Harwath thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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