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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billet comes to the cage accompanied by in your face. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dirk Harvath enters the cage!
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218 lbs
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Harvath!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Billet misses.
Jab, jab by Harvath - just one landing.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Harvath.
Billet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harvath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Billet.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Billet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvath.
Billet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harvath throws a leg kick but Billet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Billet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Billet scores with a nice body kick.
Billet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billet looks for the body kick but Harvath saw that one coming.
Good work by Harvath as he checks the leg kick.
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Harvath.
Billet throws a good cross that connects.
Harvath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
Billet throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Billet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Billet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harvath lands a front kick.
Billet is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Harvath.
Harvath scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet defending well as Harvath loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Billet.
Harvath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Harvath motions for Billet to come forward. Harvath throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harvath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billet.
Harvath dips to his left and cracks Billet with an uppercut!
Harvath throws a chopping leg kick but Billet manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Billet throws a series of punches but Harvath avoids them all with ease.
Billet thows a leg kick but Harvath checks it
and Billet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billet throws a body kick that misses.
Billet avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet throws a head kick that misses
and Harvath counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Harvath has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Billet takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Billet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab, jab by Harvath - just one landing.
Harvath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvath digs a good body shot into Billet's ribs.
Harvath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harvath connects with the punch.
Belin Billet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harvath misses with a body kick.
Billet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice straight punches there by Harvath. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harvath.
Harvath lets loose with a powerful body kick. Billet will feel that in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Billet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harvath throws a sloppy head kick and Billet moves out of range easily.
Billet thows a body shot but no joy.
Billet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvath scores with a head kick.
Harvath scores with a kick to the body.
Billet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harvath can pounce on him.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice cross by Harvath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harvath, right into the meat.
Harvath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
That's time! Billet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harvath thuds his shin into the meat of Billet's side.
Harvath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Billet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harvath misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harvath misses with a head kick.
Harvath cracks the inside of Billet's front leg.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harvath throws a head kick that misses.
Billet is looking to chop away at Harvath's legs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harvath checks a leg kick nicely.
Billet has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvath.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harvath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath connects with a solid leg kick.
Harvath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harvath cracks Billet with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Harvath.
Harvath misses with a head kick.
Harvath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harvath.
Harvath pushes Billet away with a front kick.
Harvath tries to land a front kick but Billet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Billet blocks the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Billet might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Harvath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Billet's calf.
Billet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet moves out of range as Harvath throws a body kick.
Billet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harvath lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Billet tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harvath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Billet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirk Harvath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billet moves out of range of the body kick from Harvath.
Billet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Harvath.
Billet on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That kick from Harvath tenderised Billet's leg. Billet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harvath lands a really nice looking cross but Billet seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Billet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvath. Harvath obviously looking to wear him down.
Harvath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Billet throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harvath avoids a kick to the body.
Billet just misses with a punch to the body.
Billet misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Harvath.
Harvath lands a jab to the head.
Billet takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big head kick from Harvath and Billet is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Harvath pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billet is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet keeping moving, preventing Harvath from controlling successfully.
Harvath passes Billet's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Billet wants to get back to full guard.
Billet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harvath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Harvath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirk Harvath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harvath scores with a shot to the body.
Harvath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Billet's sensitive parts.
Billet takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Billet blocks the leg kick.
Harvath with a nice cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harvath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Billet has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billet and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Billet throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billet takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harvath throws a head kick but Billet moves out of range.
Billet throws a shot from downtown. Harvath moves away and avoids it.
Harvath tries to land a front kick but Billet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harvath cracks Billet with a good jab.
Harvath feints and then cracks Billet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Billet down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvath lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harvath misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Billet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harvath.
Billet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harvath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick lands from Harvath that sends Billet to the canvas. Billet tries to scramble back to his feet but Harvath brings him back down into side control.
Billet is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harvath controls the position.
Harvath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billet keeps working.
Belin Billet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvath moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Billet is trying to control Harvath's posture but Harvath avoids it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harvath thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvath wants to take a breather but Billet manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harvath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Billet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harvath passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billet is trying to control Harvath's posture but Harvath avoids it.
Harvath wants to lay and pray for a moment but Billet keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Billet is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Harvath seems content to control.
Harvath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Billet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Billet is looking to improve his position.
Harvath moves into full mount! Billet won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harvath trying to control but Billet is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Harvath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harvath 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Harvath!
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