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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Harding (ranked 3361 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 269 p4p, 303 weight class). Mark Harding has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Harding!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Einstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Harding is just out of range.
Harding closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harding lands in his opponent's guard.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Einstein wants to control from the top but Harding keeps moving.
Einstein won't allow Harding to sweep him here.
Einstein trying to control but Harding is working from the bottom.
Harding has a closed guard, preventing Einstein from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Harding manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Einstein manages to get himself to full guard.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding pushes down on Einstein's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harding misses with a head shot. Einstein uses the momentum to regain guard.
Einstein wants to stand and escape but Harding is having none of it.
Harding trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Einstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harding working some strikes from top position.
Einstein wants to stand up but Harding is controlling him.
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Harding dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Einstein throws a leg kick but Harding sees it coming and moves out of range.
Einstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Einstein throws a front kick that sends Harding stumbling back into the cage.
Einstein throws a push kick but Harding slaps the foot to one side.
Einstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harding moves away.
Einstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Albert Einstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding fails in his attempt to clinch.
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein lands a high kick!
Einstein throws a head kick that Harding semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick from Einstein, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harding throws a jab but it's blocked by Einstein.
Einstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harding misses with a hook.
Einstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Einstein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Einstein pushes Harding away with a front kick.
Einstein wants to clinch up but Harding keeps it at a distance.
Harding feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Einsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harding tries to close the distance and clinch but Einstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harding takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harding's corner calls for a 1-2. Harding obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Einstein tries to land a body kick
and Harding counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Einstein thinking.
Albert Einstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Einstein is breathing heavily.
Harding gets a double leg takedown into Einstein's guard.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding stops Einstein from standing up.
Harding throws a big elbow that misses.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding won't allow Einstein to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Einstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Einstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harding works over Einstein with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding wants to control from the top but Einstein keeps moving.
Harding won't allow Einstein to get back to his feet.
Harding landing some decent shots from guard.
Harding controlling from the top position.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
Harding trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harding cracks Einstein with a solid left hand.
Harding throwing strikes from guard but Einstein blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harding trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Einstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harding.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Einstein's head.
Einstein keeping moving, preventing Harding from controlling successfully.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harding postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harding is looking to work some ground and pound but Einstein has wrist control.
Harding makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harding throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Einstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harding postures up in Einstein's guard and throws a big left but Einstein blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Harding will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Einstein throws a body kick that misses
and Harding counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harding.
Harding looking to pass the guard.
Harding working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Einstein can do to turn this around?
Einstein wants to sweep here but Harding controlling him for the moment.
Harding throwing strikes but missing.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Einstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harding slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harding is chipping away with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding looks up at the clock and then as Einstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harding smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Harding cracks Einstein with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harding landing strikes.
Einstein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Harding connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Einstein some visible discomfort.
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Einstein is rocked!
Harding working the body and head with strikes.
Einstein is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?
Harding lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Einstein down.
Check out the look on Harding's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Einstein taking punishment in the form of punches.
Harding in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Einstein looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Harding turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Harding!
Mark Harding is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mark Harding made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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