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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Harris (ranked 4357 p4p, 3635 weight class) and Nick Needle (ranked 246 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Needle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benjamin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Needle!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and pushes Needle back into the cage.
Needle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Needle is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
Needle stalling in the clinch but Harris improves position.
A hook to the body from Harris.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Needle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Harris.
Needle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Needle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Needle tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris gets through Needle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Needle or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Needle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harris is leaning against Needle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a right hand.
Needle is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Needles head.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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 lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris gets through Needle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris digs a right hand into Needle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Needle's gas tank.
Harris digs a right hand underneath Needle's ribcage. Needle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Needle goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Needle is breathing heavily.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Needle can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands an uppercut.
Needle is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Needle tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Needle drops back down to his feet.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Good body shot from Harris.
Needle looking to stall.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Needle slowing the pace effectively.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head.
Needle breaks from the clinch.
Harris clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benjamin Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Needle has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Harris.
A short right from Harris on the inside.
Nice body punch from Harris.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Harris lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short right from Harris.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands a nice shot to the body.
Needle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris is working Needle over against the cage.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Harris.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harris rushes Needle and presses him up against the cage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Needle jumps guard but Harris stands there with Needle around his waist. Needle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Needle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Harris softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Needle's efforts to push away.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harris creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Needle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Harris as the two fighters clinch.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Harris.
Harris working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Needle wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris is leaning against Needle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris pushes Needle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris scores with a shot to the side of Needle's head.
Needle takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Harris presses Needle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Harris.
Benjamin Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris cracks Needle with a nice body shot.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Needle.
Needle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Benjamin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Needle.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Harris moves into range and connects with a jab.
Needle gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Needle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris lands a left hand.
Needle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Harris - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harris prevents Needle from breaking the clinch.
Nick Needle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harris scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:24
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Harris!
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