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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mertis Falandas (ranked 2263 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 297 p4p, 178 weight class). Falandas comes to the cage accompanied by Feed the Machine. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris defending well as Falandas loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falandas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Falandas swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Falandas feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down.
Harris misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Falandas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Falandas moves out of range of the leg kick from Harris.
Falandas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falandas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harris. Harris obviously looking to wear him down.
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falandas manages to avoid it.
Falandas has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Falandas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Falandas slips a jab from Harris.
Falandas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Falandas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Falandas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Falandas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falandas moves away.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick lands for Falandas.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falandas 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.
Falandas clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Falandas defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Falandas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falandas misses with a wild body shot.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Falandas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Falandas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Falandas lands a nice shot that snaps Harris's head back.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Falandas moves out of range of the strikes.
Falandas moves out of range as Harris strikes.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Falandas tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falandas. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falandas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Falandas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Harris misses.
Falandas is looking to counter the offense by Harris and move into the clinch.
Falandas is looking to wear down Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Falandas defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Falandas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Falandas just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Harris.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Falandas won't allow it.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Harris. Beautiful body shot.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falandas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Falandas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falandas.
Harris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
Falandas scores with a punch to the head.
Falandas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Falandas clinches.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Falandas lands a body punch.
Harris breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bastien Harris will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Harris throws a right hand that misses
and Falandas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Falandas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Falandas is controlling the position.
Falandas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harris or not.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Falandas won't allow it.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Falandas keeps control of Harris as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falandas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Falandas drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Falandas is working Harris over against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Falandas's shoulder, as Falandas tries to avoid the shot.
Falandas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Falandas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Harris.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Falandas.
Harris looks to land a left hand but Falandas moved out of range nicely.
Harris moves away from the strike by Falandas.
Falandas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falandas 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.
Falandas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harris connects with a right hand. Falandas shakes it off.
Harris throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
Falandas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falandas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falandas.
A jab from Harris misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Harris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.
Falandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Falandas. Falandas maintains the clinch.
Falandas pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Falandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage.
Falandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris working aggressively here.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a body shot from Falandas.
Falandas misses with some punches.
Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris blocking some punches.
Falandas prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Falandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Falandas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris can't break the clinch.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris takes a swing at Falandas's ribcage but misses.
Falandas wants to slow Harris down by chopping away at his legs.
Falandas moves into the clinch successfully.
Falandas has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falandas.
Harris blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falandas tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Falandas prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mertis Falandas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Falandas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Harris's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Falandas. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Falandas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Falandas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris throws a low kick but Falandas avoids it.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
A big left from Falandas misses.
Harris throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily.
Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris misses with a hook. Falandas ducked under it nicely.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Harris catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Falandas blocks a jab.
Falandas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Harris shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Falandas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mertis Falandas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Falandas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Falandas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris tries to land a leg kick but Falandas saw it coming and moves away.
Falandas scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Harris.
Falandas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Harris throws a hook but Falandas blocks it.
A slow jab from Falandas misses its intended target.
Harris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Falandas gets a clinch.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Falandas saw that one coming.
Harris throws a leg kick but Falandas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Falandas closes the distance and clinches.
Falandas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Falandas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falandas cracks Harris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Falandas.
Harris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands.
Falandas tries to clinch up.
Harris thuds his right hand into Falandas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harris throws a jab but it's blocked by Falandas.
Falandas misses with a leg kick.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Harris scores with a jab to the head.
Harris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Falandas is out of range.
Harris fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Falandas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falandas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harris has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Falandas slips the punch.
Falandas forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Falandas digs a right hand into Harris's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harris's gas tank.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Falandas has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falandas blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Falandas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Falandas works the jab nicely.
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas misses with a punch to the body.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harris blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Falandas.
Falandas throws a head punch that misses.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falandas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Falandas tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Harris lands a glancing blow to the side of Falandas's head.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Falandas ducks down to avoid it.
Falandas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Harris circles away.
Falandas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Falandas takes the fight into the clinch.
Falandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Falandas misses with the head strike.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falandas under the eye.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harris blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falandas backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris manages to break the clinch.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Falandas.
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falandas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falandas misses with a few strikes there.
Falandas throws a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris catches Falandas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Falandas is looking to clinch.
Falandas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Falandas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harris.
Falandas wants to clinch.
Harris takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falandas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris is trying to force a seperation but Falandas has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mertis Falandas.
I think Falandas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mertis Falandas!
After winning the bout, Mertis Falandas 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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energy
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hype
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