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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blade Wolf (ranked 24319 p4p, 2955 weight class) and Terrance Harris (ranked 633 p4p, 384 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172 cm 19 170 0 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm 19 177 4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Solid Muay Thai Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Solid chin |
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Blade Wolf! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrance Harris! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris lands with a good body shot. Wolf on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Wolf tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Harris has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris moves into range and connects with a jab. Harris throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range. Wolf checks a leg kick nicely. Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. We've been told by Wolf's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away. Harris uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolf has time to react. Harris takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Wolf has managed to clinch.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf. Harris is looking for the big counter here. Harris cracks Wolf with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Wolf on the wrong end of a nice hook. Wolf looks to clinch and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harris misses the shot to the body. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away. A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Harris slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Wolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Wolf walks into a jab. Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jab by Harris. Wolf closes the distance and clinches. Wolf being controlled against the cage. Wolf stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position. Harris is trying to stall.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Harris. Harris lands with a light punch inside. Wolf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well. Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris working aggressively here.
Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Wolf needs to keep his hands up - Harris had a free shot at his head there. Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wolf had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Harris swinging wildly here.
Wolf wants to clinch. Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout. Harris swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wolf. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Wolf darts in trying to clinch and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Harris lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wolf tries to clinch but fails miserably and Harris counters with a right hand to the body. Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wolf tries to clinch and Harris counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Wolf tries to clinch up letting Harris counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wolf tries to clinch but fails miserably and Harris counters with a right hand to the body. Harris throws a low kick but Wolf avoids it. Harris scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab by Harris. Harris dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut! A left lands for Harris. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harris lands an overhand right. Harris throws a right hand that Wolf ducks under and follows up with a left that Wolf also avoids with ease. Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it. A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch. Wolf tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance. Harris tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wolf is able to avoid easily. Wolf wants to clinch. Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolf looks to clinch and Harris counters with an inside leg kick. Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wolf on the side of the head. Wolf moves to clinch but Harris breaks away and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris. Wolf tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it. Harris doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Wolf takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Harris throws a quick inside leg kick. Wolf walks into a straight right hand from Harris. Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Wolf wants to clinch. Wolf looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
Harris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Harris cracks Wolf with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches. Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris letting Wolf take a breather here. Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Terrance Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup. Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards. Harris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Harris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Wolf tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it. Wolf has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Harris lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off. Harris connects with a body shot that sends Wolf's belly button to the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Wolf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harris misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Wolf tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance. Harris takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses. Harris throws a body shot but no joy. Wolf wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance. Wolf darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage. Wolf stalls. Wolf stalls. Harris is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harris has Wolf pushed against the cage. Wolf is looking to control Harris's arms but Harris gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wolf has his back to the cage. Harris looking to slow down the pace here. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wolf tries to stall but Harris uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow. Harris looking to slow down the pace here. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Harris breaks from the clinch.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Wolf moves to clinch but Harris breaks away and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blade Wolf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Harris throws out a powerful jab. Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Harris pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wolf is out of range and Harris settles back down. Wolf tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance. Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Harris throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Wolf dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Wolf is trying to stall.
Wolf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy. Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wolf has Harris pushed against the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Blade Wolf. Harris throws a solid leg kick but Wolf takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harris. Wolf feinted there with a counter leg kick. Harris works Wolf's body with a nice hook. Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Wolf's head back.
Harris scores with a punch to the head. Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wolf on the side of the head. Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wolf tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wolf closes the distance looking to clinch and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harris can pounce on him.
Wolf is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Wolf throws a head kick but Harris moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Wolf is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolf with a body shot. Terrance Harris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight! Terrance Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Harris winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terrance Harris! After winning the bout, Terrance Harris 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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