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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Ramos (ranked 2642 p4p, 2562 weight class) and Terrance Harris (ranked 344 p4p, 337 weight class). Terrance Harris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terrance Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Ramos misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Harris circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harris! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramos lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harris trying to control the position.
Harris has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramos's guard.
Harris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harris is aware though and is defending well.
Harris wants to stand but Ramos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramos looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Ramos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Ramos's legs - danger averted.
Harris is pushing down on Ramos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ramos is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramos wants to improve his position but Harris is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Ramos has an active guard here but Harris has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramos is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harris pulls his head out easily.
Ramos manages to get to full guard.
Ramos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harris has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos gets full guard.
Ramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ramos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Ramos's legs - danger averted.
Ramos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Ramos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Ramos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ramos.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws a leg kick but Ramos moved away.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Harris misses.
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramos back to the cage. Harris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harris scores with a jab. Ramos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Harris lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ramos goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramos up against the cage.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramos drops back down to his feet.
Harris avoiding damage.
Ramos prevents a body shot from Harris.
Ramos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Ramos tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Ramos drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Stalling in the clinch from Harris.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris stuns Ramos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris jabs Ramos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Terrance Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramos.
Ramos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramos on the side of the head.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramos sets himself, and Harris steps forward looking for the clinch! Ramos avoids it this time.
Ramos shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ramos doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Hector Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Harris.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramos shoots in but no luck this time.
Terrance Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Harris lands a nice looking body shot.
Harris clinches up with Ramos and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris just leaning against Ramos, taking a breather.
Harris avoiding damage.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
Harris continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Harris stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Terrance Harris.
Ramos fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos moves forwards but Harris connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Ramos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramos somewhat.
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 corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramos with a poor takedown
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramos successfully pulls guard.
Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramos is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Harris frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramos has switched to an armbar! Harris is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Hector Ramos!
Hector Ramos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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