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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Freitas (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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200 cm
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250 lbs
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183 cm
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225 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Frank Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Freitas! The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Freitas fails with a takedown attempt. Freitas shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there. Harris tries to pass the half guard into mount. Freitas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Freitas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris. Harris tries to pass to full mount but Freitas defends it. Harris takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freitas's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Freitas misses with a takedown and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Frank Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Freitas. Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Freitas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Harris is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Freitas tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris looking to pass the guard. Freitas wants to sweep but no luck. Harris advances to half guard. Harris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freitas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Harris looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Freitas wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Harris has Freitas up against the cage in a clinch.
Freitas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harris regains guard.
Freitas sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Harris doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Freitas paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Harris - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frank Harris!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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