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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as William Harrison enters the cage!
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187 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 10 - 0 |
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186 cm
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Mirror! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harrison feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Mirror has a closed guard, preventing Harrison from standing up. Harrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Harrison throws a big right hand that misses. Mirror manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mirror working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Harrison is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mirror wants to control the pace but Harrison is squirming around nicely. Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Harrison's corner is telling him to maintain position. Harrison wants to control from the top but Mirror keeps moving. Harrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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. Mirror wants to sweep but no luck. Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Mirror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harrison. Harrison postures up in Mirror's guard and throws a big left but Mirror blocks it. Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harrison trying to control but Mirror is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Harrison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mirror's half guard. Harrison works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Harrison has control of Mirror's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mirror regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harrison looks gassed! Harrison landing strikes from the mount and Mirror is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Harrison looking to control and managing it successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mirror is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harrison throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mirror because Harrison loaded up on that one. Harrison trying to control but he's not successful this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mirror really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that round. 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.
Mirror with a lazy takedown attempt and Harrison counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Harrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Mirror wants to stand but Harrison is controlling the position. Harrison pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirror is keeping the position for now. Harrison controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mirror avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Mirror keeping full guard, as Harrison tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mirror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrison throws out the jab. Mirror with a lazy takedown attempt and Harrison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Harrison content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Mirror keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Mirror is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harrison moves into full mount! Mirror won't be happy about that! Harrison goes for an armbar but Mirror turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mirror. Harrison is breathing heavily. Harrison working for a triangle but Mirror defends it easily.
Mirror tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrison is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harrison keeping moving, preventing Mirror from controlling successfully. Harrison is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mirror is aware though and is defending well. Mirror sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harrison's guard. Mirror is working for a kimura but Harrison is defending it quite comfortably.
Mirror is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harrison wants to control but Mirror is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mirror gets caught flat footed, as Harrison shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. William Harrison has got the better of the ground game so far. Mirror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirror is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harrison drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mirror manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harrison has Mirror in his guard. Mirror drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harrison dives on top into guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harrison wants to pass the guard but Mirror is keeping the position. Harrison trying to control but Mirror is working from the bottom. Harrison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Harrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirror works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harrison drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mirror dives on top into guard. Mirror got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mirror has managed to get both his arms back between Harrison's legs - danger averted. Harrison is trying to keep Mirror in close.
Mirror drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Mirror off! Mirror jumps back into Harrison's guard. Mirror drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Mirror off! Mirror jumps back into Harrison's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mirror looking to pass the guard. Mirror trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom. Harrison has control of Mirror's left arm, preventing Mirror from doing any damage. Mirror has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Harrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirror's guard. Harrison throws a strike but Mirror rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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. Harrison is pulling down on Mirror's head to control his posture. Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Mirror is proving a slippery customer.
William Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Frank Mirror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harrison manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Harrison controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! William Harrison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Harrison has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Harrison!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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