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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Lorandi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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197 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Lorandi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper throws a lazy right hand but Lorandi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lorandi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lorandi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Harper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lorandi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lorandi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.
Harper is defending against the submission attempts here by Lorandi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lorandi lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lorandi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harper looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lorandi wants to pass to mount but Harper is defending the position.
Lorandi is taking a breather. Harper 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lorandi slips a jab from Harper.
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.
Lorandi is looking to clinch.
Harper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lorandi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lorandi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Leo Lorandi has been cut.
Harper misses with an uppercut.
Lorandi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Lorandi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Harper misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorandi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lorandi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harper is trying to defend but Lorandi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lorandi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harper wants to get back to his feet.
Lorandi wants to free his trapped foot but Harper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lorandi throwing shots but Harper is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper is staying active underneath Lorandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Harper is trying to stand back up but Lorandi is controlling him
Harper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lorandi dodges the punch combination from Harper.
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorandi has Harper up against the cage in a clinch.
Lorandi crunches a lovely knee into Harper's ribcage.
Harper can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Lorandi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Lorandi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Harper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harper throws a series of punches but Lorandi moves out of range.
Harper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harper lands an overhand right.
Lorandi slips a jab and a cross from Harper.
Harper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lorandi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harper.
Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorandi.
Lorandi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harper sprawls well. Harper wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lorandi gets slowly back to his feet.
Harper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper misses with a straight right.
Lorandi blocks a head kick by Harper.
Lorandi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harper wants it to stay on the feet.
Lorandi avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lorandi lands the left hand.
Lorandi avoids the head kick by Harper.
Harper lands the left hand.
Harper misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harper lands a jab to the nose.
Lorandi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some wild striking there from Harper.
Harper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lorandi dodges the punch combination from Harper.
Lorandi moves out of range as Harper strikes.
Harper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lorandi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorandi is looking to take a break and control but Harper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lorandi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lorandi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harper has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lorandi working the ground and pound but Harper is defending the strikes.
Harper bucks up and tries to throw Lorandi off but instead Lorandi has got his back!
Lorandi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Harper has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lorandi controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lorandi controls the action.
Lorandi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Harper wants to get back to his feet.
Lorandi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Lorandi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Lorandi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Harper throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Harper.
Harper scores with a jab.
Harper misses with a looping left.
Harper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lorandi.
Harper looks to land a combination but Lorandi avoids it well.
Harper misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper throws a series of punches but Lorandi moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harper gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lorandi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lorandi drops back looking for a leg! Harper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harper manages to kick Lorandi off! Lorandi jumps back into Harper's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorandi trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorandi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lorandi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lorandi stops Harper from standing up.
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.
Lorandi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harper is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lorandi on the ground.
Lorandi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lorandi is looking to work some ground and pound but Harper has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Charlie Harper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harper tries to land a front kick but Lorandi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lorandi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harper did well to prevent Lorandi getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is staying active underneath Lorandi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lorandi is pressing down on Harper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harper is holding on for now.
Lorandi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lorandi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harper defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lorandi connects with a nice short shot to Harper's temple.
Harper wants to get back to his feet.
Lorandi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harper is looking to escape.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lorandi.
Lorandi scores with a hook to the body. Harper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Charlie Harper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harper moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Charlie Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lorandi shoots in but Harper avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leo Lorandi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lorandi fails to land the takedown.
Charlie Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Lorandi.
Lorandi tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leo Lorandi.
I've got Lorandi 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Leo Lorandi!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
35% |
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