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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Donaldson (ranked 4075 p4p, 2936 weight class) and Ruben Firot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harrison Donaldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruben Firot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firot moves into range and clinches up with Donaldson.
Firot throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Firot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donaldson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Firot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ruben Firot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firot wants to clinch.
Donaldson throws a big counter combination but Firot scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Donaldson keeps the fight on the outside.
Donaldson shoots in but no luck this time.
Firot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donaldson but Donaldson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donaldson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Firot moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaldson gets underhooks to prevent Firot's takedown attempt.
Donaldson tries to circle away but Firot has him pinned against the cage.
Firot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Harrison Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Firot.
Donaldson is trying to force a seperation but Firot has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Firot fails to land.
Donaldson pulls Firot into guard.
Firot postures up in Donaldson's guard and throws a big left but Donaldson blocks it.
Firot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donaldson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donaldson wants to stand up but Firot is controlling him.
Donaldson has control of Firot's left arm, preventing Firot from doing any damage.
Donaldson is looking for a triangle but Firot pushes his legs off easily.
Firot stopping the sweep attempt from Donaldson.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firot postures up in Donaldson's guard and throws a big left but Donaldson blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donaldson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donaldson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Firot throws a punch but it's blocked by Donaldson.
Firot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donaldson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donaldson's elbow.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firot keeps control of Donaldson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Firot lands a nice uppercut.
Donaldson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firot prevents it.
Firot drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donaldson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Donaldson tries to keep at a distance but Firot has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firot goes for a takedown attempt but Donaldson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown but Firot shows good takedown defense.
Firot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaldson counters with a three punch combo that has Firot backing up. Firot nods at Donaldson to acknowledge the strikes.
Firot takes the fight into the clinch.
Firot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Firot is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Donaldson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Donaldson jumps guard.
Donaldson keeping moving, preventing Firot from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firot throwing strikes but missing.
Firot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Donaldson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donaldson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaldson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Donaldson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Donaldson with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Firot will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Firot moves in looking to clinch but Donaldson pushes him off.
Firot slaps away a takedown attempt from Donaldson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Donaldson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Donaldson somewhat.
Firot looks to clinch
and Donaldson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donaldson motions for Firot to come forward. Donaldson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrison Donaldson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaldson doesn't manage to clinch there - Firot circles away.
Firot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firot tries to clinch but Donaldson moves out of range.
Firot darts in and clinches Donaldson up against the cage.
Firot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Firot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaldson blocks a jab.
Donaldson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Firot blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
Firot lands a slapping body shot.
Donaldson shoots in for a takedown but Firot shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harrison Donaldson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaldson goes for a double leg but Firot avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Firot continues to drive forward.
Donaldson is pressed up against the cage. Firot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Donaldson down to the mat. Donaldson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donaldson fails to land the takedown.
Firot moves into the clinch.
Firot misses with the head strike.
Donaldson is trying to drag Firot to the mat but Firot just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Firot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Firot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaldson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Firot moves into the clinch successfully.
Firot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donaldson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firot avoids it really well and circles away.
Firot takes a swing at Donaldson's ribcage but misses.
Donaldson is looking for a counter combo.
Firot drives through and clinches with Donaldson against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruben Firot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firot is trying to trip Donaldson. He has hold of a leg but Donaldson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Firot persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Firot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firot wants to control from the top but Donaldson keeps moving.
Donaldson wants to sweep but no luck.
Firot trying to control but Donaldson is working from the bottom.
Firot lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Firot stopping the sweep attempt from Donaldson.
Firot works over Donaldson with some ground and pound from guard.
Firot advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donaldson keeps working.
Firot tries to advance to mount but Donaldson denies him.
Donaldson can't do much from the bottom here.
Donaldson is not content to let Firot control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaldson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Firot 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! This is the final round!
Firot has closed the distance and engaged Donaldson in a clinch.
Donaldson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Firot pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Firot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firot tries to clinch up.
Donaldson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Donaldson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Firot.
Firot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Donaldson prevents it.
Harrison Donaldson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Firot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firot tries to score a body lock takedown but Donaldson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Firot is looking to take this one to the mat.
Firot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firot tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Donaldson avoids it.
Donaldson tries to score a body lock takedown but Firot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Donaldson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Firot gets underhooks to prevent Donaldson's takedown attempt.
Donaldson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donaldson fails to pull guard.
Firot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firot gets underhooks to prevent Donaldson's takedown attempt.
Donaldson gets underhooks to prevent Firot's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Firot fails to land.
Firot lands a left hand.
Firot has a couple of punches blocked by Donaldson.
Donaldson tries to circle away but Firot has him pinned against the cage.
Donaldson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Firot prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Donaldson.
Donaldson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Firot lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Firot lands an uppercut.
Firot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Donaldson after a bit of a struggle.
Firot is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Donaldson is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Firot.
Donaldson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donaldson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Firot defends well and Donaldson ends up having to push Firot into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donaldson misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donaldson is working for takedown but Firot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Firot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firot has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donaldson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Donaldson tries to pull guard but Firot won't allow it.
Firot working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Firot.
Firot breaks the clinch.
Donaldson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Firot.
Donaldson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Firot.
Donaldson shoots in for a double leg but Firot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Firot's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firot misses with a takedown attempt
and Donaldson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donaldson blocking some punches.
Donaldson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Firot tightens his grip and picks Donaldson up, before dumping him to the ground. Donaldson manages to land in guard.
Donaldson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Firot presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firot is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruben Firot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Firot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Donaldson gets control of Firot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Donaldson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Firot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firot throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruben Firot.
Well Firot 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ruben Firot!
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