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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angel Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrison has chosen Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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183 cm
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angel Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drew Harrison!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Xavier does no damage.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Xavier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a straight right hand.
Xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Xavier.
Harrison moves away from the strike by Xavier.
Harrison has closed the distance and engaged Xavier in a clinch.
Xavier has Harrison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harrison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harrison turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harrison tries to advance to mount but can't.
Harrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Xavier's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Xavier is defending well.
Harrison trying to control the position but Xavier is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harrison lands a nice forearm strike.
Xavier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harrison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Xavier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison cracks Xavier with a big right hand but Xavier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Harrison trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is letting Harrison control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is not content to let Harrison control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Drew Harrison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Harrison ducks under a wild hook from Xavier.
Xavier misses with a series of wild punches.
Xavier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Harrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harrison.
Harrison goes for a takedown in the clinch but Xavier prevents it.
Xavier changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harrison fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Angel Xavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Harrison moves away and avoids it.
Harrison throws a body punch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier with a lazy takedown attempt
so Harrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison landing with the ground and pound.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Harrison is stalling in the full guard.
Harrison's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harrison throwing strikes but missing.
Harrison drops back looking for a leg! Xavier is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xavier manages to kick Harrison off! Harrison jumps back into Xavier's guard.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Harrison is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Harrison dominated that round.
That's time! Xavier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xavier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Harrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrison trying to control the action but Xavier is working from the bottom.
Xavier is pressing down on Harrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrison throwing strikes from guard but Xavier blocks nicely.
Xavier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xavier tries for a takedown but Harrison circles away easily
and Harrison counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harrison.
Harrison wants to pass the guard but Xavier is keeping the position.
Drew Harrison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier looking for a sweep. Not yet Xavier, not yet.
Xavier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harrison's guard.
Xavier sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harrison's guard.
Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harrison wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to control. Harrison wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harrison is looking to escape.
Harrison is breathing heavily.
Harrison is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xavier is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Angel Xavier.
Harrison fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xavier sprawls well initially but Harrison persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is looking for a sweep. Harrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrison wants to control but Xavier is keeping him busy.
Harrison blocks the strikes from Xavier.
Harrison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xavier keeps working.
Still in half guard, Harrison seems content to control.
Xavier wants to improve his position but Harrison is controlling well.
Harrison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xavier has his takedown stuffed
and Harrison counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xavier won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xavier, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws an elbow but Xavier slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xavier is looking for a sweep.
Harrison tries for a kimura but Xavier is defending well.
Harrison creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Xavier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Xavier defending against the ground and pound.
Xavier is trying to improve his position.
Xavier sneaks back into half guard.
Xavier gets full guard.
Harrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xavier works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrison trying to control but Xavier is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew 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!
Harrison moves into the clinch.
Harrison is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xavier can't fight it off and eventually Harrison manages to take the fight to the floor. Xavier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harrison is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xavier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harrison stays in close to Xavier's body and controls the position.
Xavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harrison manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Xavier sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xavier trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Angel Xavier wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harrison feints and as Xavier raises his hands in defense, Harrison changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Xavier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xavier looking for subs off his back but Harrison has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xavier taking some punishment here, with Harrison in his half guard.
Angel Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier wants to improve his position but Harrison is controlling well.
Harrison scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xavier tries to get to full guard but Harrison has control of the leg.
Xavier won't allow Harrison to pass to mount.
Harrison prevents Xavier from improving his position.
Xavier is staying active underneath Harrison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier has a hand on Harrison's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harrison takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Harrison looking to control but Xavier is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xavier tries to reverse the position but Harrison maintains control.
Harrison is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Xavier can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison lands a heavy elbow.
Harrison landing strikes from the mount.
Drew Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harrison controlling from the full mount.
Xavier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison controlling from mount.
Xavier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Xavier is squirming around, avoiding Harrison's attempts to control the action.
Harrison controlling from mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Drew Harrison has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Harrison moves away from the strike by Xavier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Harrison!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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