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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Harm!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harm avoids the head kick by Kong.
Harm fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Harm counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harm preventing the sweep.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harm off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Harm gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harm's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong wants to control from the top but Harm keeps moving.
Harm isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kong stacks Harm on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kong!
Harm is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harm's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kong tries for a kimura but Harm is defending well.
Kong goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harm has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kong but great work by Harm.
Harm trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Harm are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harm on the ground.
Harm working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harm misses with a takedown
and Kong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kong.
Alan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Harm.
Harm looks gassed!
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kong could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harm breaks from the clinch.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Harm counters with a shoot takedown. Kong fights it but they end up in guard.
Kong looking to control.
Harm stands and throws Kong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kong, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Harm tries to advance to mount but Kong denies him.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong is trying to control Harm's posture but Harm avoids it.
That's four 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.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Harm is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well.
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.
Harm decides to stand back up. Harm steps back and let's Kong get back to his feet.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harm tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harm is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
Kong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harm defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Harm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Harm tries a head kick but it misses.
Harm looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harm misses with a takedown
and Kong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kong wanted to stand there but Harm had control of the position.
Harm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Harm has wrist control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harm has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Harm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harm wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Harm lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kong!
Harm working for a guillotine from mount but Kong is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working to get back to half guard.
Harm looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong holding both Harm 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kong trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harm looking to break Kong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Harm will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kong trying to control the hands but Harm won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trapped and Harm is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kong rolls, trying to escape but Harm keeps control of the position.
Harm looking for the choke but no joy.
Harm is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kong is defending well though. Harm let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong wants to control his opponent's hands but Harm gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Harm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Harm has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harm is working an open guard so Kong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Harm with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Harm's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Kong wants to control from the top but Harm keeps moving.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Harm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to control from the top but Harm keeps moving.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Harm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Harm advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong wants to stand back up but Harm manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kong tries to bench press Harm off him but Harm keeps the position.
Kong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Harm advances to mount.
Harm looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kong tries to hold on but Harm pushes him away.
Harm wants to finish this one by submission but Kong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Harm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Harm moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kong has worked his arm free - good work by Kong!
Harm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Harm drags him back down.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Kong is not content to let Harm control the position.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Harm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Harm grinds an elbow into Kong's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alan Kong.
I think Harm has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Harm!
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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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