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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Harmon (ranked 4064 p4p, 3629 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 223 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Harmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harmon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Iverson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harmon is defending well.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.
Harmon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iverson avoids it.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harmon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon misses with a body kick.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harmon throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon gets a clinch.
Harmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harmon pulls Iverson into guard.
Harmon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Iverson uses it to pass to side control.
Harmon is looking to regain half guard here but Iverson keeps moving and retains side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Iverson wants to control but Harmon is keeping him busy.
Harmon tries to bench press Iverson off him but Iverson keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stands up.
Harmon throws a wild body kick that Iverson sees coming a mile off.
Donk. Harmon catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - Harmon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harmon is looking to counter punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iverson or perhaps it was just good defense by Harmon, which made it look bad.
Harmon slips a jab and a cross from Iverson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmon shoots in looking for a takedown but Iverson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harmon dives in for a single leg takedown but Iverson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Iverson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmon smiles and moves away.
Iverson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmon moves into the clinch successfully.
Harmon lands with a short shot to the head.
Harmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson has Harmon pressed against the cage, preventing Harmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harmon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Harmon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harmon darts in and clinches Iverson up against the cage.
Harmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Harmon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Harmon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Harmon wants to get back to striking at distance but Iverson won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Iverson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harmon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iverson tries for a takedown but Harmon manages to get underhooks.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmon to keep the fight standing.
Harmon is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harmon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.
Harmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Iverson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harmon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harmon keeps control of Iverson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harmon goes for a takedown attempt but Iverson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harmon moves in looking to clinch but Iverson pushes him off.
Harmon tries to clinch there but Iverson circles away.
Harmon is looking to land body kicks.
Harmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iverson was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmon.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Harmon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Harmon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harmon has managed to clinch.
Harmon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Iverson can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Harmon working hard to break the clinch.
Harmon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harmon can't break the clinch.
Iverson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmon walks away with a smile on his face. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harmon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Iverson with a poor takedown
and Harmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iverson thinking.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Harmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harmon missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harmon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmon wants to clinch up but Iverson keeps it at a distance.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harmon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iverson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmon.
Iverson keeps Harmon at a distance using the push kick.
Harmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iverson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harmon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Harmon dominated that second round.
That's time! Harmon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Iverson blocks a head kick by Harmon.
Iverson throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Iverson. Those never looked like landing.
As Iverson looks to move away, Harmon throws a big counter combo but Iverson just gets out of the way.
Harmon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harmon throws a series of strikes that have Iverson backpedaling.
Harmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmon is trying to break free.
Iverson wants a takedown.
Harmon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iversons head.
Iverson is trying to break the clinch but Harmon has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmon is trying to break the clinch but Iverson has him pressed against the cage.
Harmon breaks the clinch.
Harmon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmon moves into range and clinches up with Iverson.
Harmon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson keeps control of Harmon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harmon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iverson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harmon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Justin Harmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson is working for takedown but Harmon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harmon missing with knees to the body.
Harmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harmon tries to circle away but Iverson has him pinned against the cage.
Harmon wants to break free but Iverson has control.
Iverson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmon's efforts to push away.
Iverson has Harmon pressed against the cage, preventing Harmon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harmon is defending well.
Harmon tries to break free but Iverson pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harmon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harmon fails to land with a series of punches.
Harmon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Iverson. No joy for Harmon on that attempt.
Iverson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmon.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Harmon circles away.
Harmon misses with a low kick.
Harmon is looking to clinch.
Harmon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Harmon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harmon 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Harmon!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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