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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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130 lbs
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18
130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rudy Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Webster!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harrington is letting Webster control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Webster controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Webster has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Harrington wants to get back to his feet but Webster drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster tries to move to mount but Harrington blocks the move with his legs.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
I looks like Webster might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Despite being in the dominant position, James Webster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left and a right from Harrington both land. Nice combination.
Harrington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webster manages to avoid it.
Harrington connects with the punch.
Harrington lands a jab to the nose.
Harrington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, jab by Harrington - just one landing.
Harrington misses with a two punch combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harrington.
Harrington misses with a series of wild punches.
Webster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Harrington misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Harrington does no damage.
Harrington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrington looks to land a combination but Webster avoids it well.
Webster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Harrington really wants to buck Webster off and get back to his feet.
Webster takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Webster works his way to his opponent's back.
Harrington is breathing heavily.
Webster has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Harrington's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Webster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Webster's cut.
That's time! Harrington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrington moves out of range as Webster strikes.
Harrington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Harrington misses.
Some wild striking there from Harrington.
Webster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harrington being controlled here, momentarily.
Despite being in the dominant position, James Webster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Harrington misses.
Harrington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Harrington.
Harrington lands with a straight right. Webster didn't see that one coming.
Webster takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Harrington fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Webster doesn't seem bothered though.
Harrington lands with a nice body punch.
Harrington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rudy Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Webster moves into full mount!
Webster controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Webster content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, James Webster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrington misses with a few strikes there.
Webster shoots in and bounces Harrington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Webster tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Webster forces his way into half guard.
Harrington won't allow Webster to pass to mount.
Harrington tries to kick Webster off but Webster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster wants to free his trapped foot but Harrington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Webster is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Harrington!
Webster is breathing heavily.
Webster controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Webster's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harrington lands a jab to the nose.
Webster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Webster is pushing down on Harrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Webster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Webster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Harrington looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Webster seems content to control.
James Webster has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster uses his free foot to push down on Harrington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrington.
Webster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webster fails to move to back control.
Webster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
James Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Despite being in the dominant position, James Webster just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harrington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Harrington misses.
Harrington digs a good body shot into Webster's ribs.
Rudy Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrington lands with a right hand.
Harrington swinging wilding here.
Harrington moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington thuds a left hand into Webster's body.
Harrington scores with a decent looking hook.
Harrington throws a right and a left that Webster avoids nicely.
Harrington misses with a wild combination.
Harrington jabs Webster right on the nose. Webster blinks but takes it well.
Harrington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrington misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrington connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Webster momentarily.
Harrington lands with a nice combination. Webster backs away looking to recover.
Harrington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Harrington lands a head shot.
Harrington swinging wilding here.
Harrington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Webster slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster is taking a breather. Harrington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Webster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Webster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Webster!
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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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