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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Money Pacman (ranked 1683 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Benjamin Harris (ranked 147 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
15 - 8 - 0 |
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144
13 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harris moves away.
Pacman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pacman takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Money Pacman has been cut.
We've been told by Pacman's head coaches at KO MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pacman takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Pacman, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Pacman against the cage but Pacman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Pacman. That snapped Harris's head back.
Pacman missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Pacman.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Harris finds it's way through Pacman's defenses.
Pacman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Harris lands a nice hook to Pacman's body. Pacman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris has Pacman up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris 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 connects with a looping right hand.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris gets a clinch.
Harris has Pacman pressed against the cage, preventing Pacman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pacman blocking some punches.
Pacman can't break the clinch.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pacman backwards.
Harris lands a right hand.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacman uses from the top position.
Harris working for submissions but it's allowed Pacman to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is concentrating on defense, preventing Pacman from advancing position.
Pacman stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pacman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pacman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harris is trying to control the position but Pacman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pacman defends well.
Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pacman manages to get himself to full guard.
Harris thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris is pushing down on Pacman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacman is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to control the action but Pacman is working from the bottom.
Well, if Harris is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pacman is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Pacman defending well.
Harris wants to control but Pacman is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Donk. Harris catches Pacman right on the button with a cross.
Pacman throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Good shot there by Pacman.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pacman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Pacman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris has Pacman pressed against the cage, preventing Pacman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pacman tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Harris jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris controls Pacman momentarily but Pacman frees himself.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is controlling Pacman's posture.
Harris looking to control.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pacman defends it easily.
Harris is pulling down on Pacman's head to control his posture.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Pacman pushes his legs off easily.
Harris wants to sweep here but Pacman controlling him for the moment.
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.
Pacman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Harris has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pacman is looking to defend but Harris has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pacman! Harris pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pacman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Harris!
Benjamin Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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