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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris has chosen Cult of Personality - Living Colour as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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215 cm
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285 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luisao Linhaeres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linhaeres looks to land a combination. Harris sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Linhaeres tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Linhaeres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Linhaeres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Linhaeres thows a body shot but no joy.
Linhaeres scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhaeres jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harris is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harris and Linhaeres has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Linhaeres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harris, who protects the arm well.
Linhaeres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres slows the pace down.
Linhaeres grinds an elbow into Harris's temple.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Harris tries to bench press Linhaeres off him but Linhaeres keeps the position.
Linhaeres wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres tries for a kimura but Harris is defending well.
Linhaeres is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Linhaeres lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linhaeres tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Linhaeres scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhaeres working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to get back to his feet but Linhaeres drags him back down.
Harris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linhaeres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linhaeres trying to control the position but Harris is working away.
Linhaeres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Linhaeres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Linhaeres misses with the ground and pound.
Harris wants to control but Linhaeres postures up.
Harris parries the strikes from Linhaeres easily there. Linhaeres is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harris to escape.
Harris tries to buck Linhaeres off but Linhaeres is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres is chipping away with strikes.
Linhaeres tries to score with some ground and pound. Harris controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harris taking punishment in the form of punches.
Linhaeres lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linhaeres working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Linhaeres fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Linhaeres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Harris has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Linhaeres but great work by Harris.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Linhaeres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Linhaeres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luisao Linhaeres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Linhaeres feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Linhaeres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Linhaeres looking to pass the guard.
Luisao Linhaeres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linhaeres drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Harris wants to stand but Linhaeres is controlling his arm.
Linhaeres is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents Linhaeres from improving his position.
Linhaeres trying to control here.
Linhaeres is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Linhaeres trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Linhaeres is working away.
Linhaeres manages to get to full guard.
Harris postures up.
Linhaeres looking for a sweep. Not yet Linhaeres, not yet.
Harris tries to stand but Linhaeres is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Linhaeres is on top in guard.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Linhaeres is trying desperately to improve position.
Linhaeres sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Linhaeres wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linhaeres makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Linhaeres.
Linhaeres working for a triangle but Harris defends it easily.
Linhaeres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Linhaeres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard.
Linhaeres throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhaeres won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Linhaeres tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Linhaeres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Linhaeres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linhaeres throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhaeres passes Harris's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luisao Linhaeres dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Linhaeres connects with a body shot.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Linhaeres's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Linhaeres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Linhaeres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luisao Linhaeres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws a lazy right hand but Linhaeres sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Linhaeres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Linhaeres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harris sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Linhaeres somewhat.
Linhaeres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to clinch but Linhaeres is having none of it.
Frank Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linhaeres fails with a takedown attempt.
Linhaeres defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Linhaeres changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Linhaeres manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Linhaeres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Linhaeres keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris throws a shot from downtown. Linhaeres moves away and avoids it.
Harris fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres throws a big shot that misses.
Linhaeres shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris wants to clinch up but Linhaeres keeps it at a distance.
Linhaeres looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Linhaeres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linhaeres gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris tries to clinch but Linhaeres moves out of range.
Linhaeres looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Linhaeres misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a straight right hand.
Linhaeres with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Linhaeres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris works the jab nicely.
Harris drives through and clinches with Linhaeres against the cage.
Harris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Linhaeres backwards.
Harris throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Harris.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linhaeres or not.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frank Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Harris.
A shot in the inside from Harris.
Harris lands a body punch.
Linhaeres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luisao Linhaeres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harris takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linhaeres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luisao Linhaeres!
Luisao Linhaeres gave a mention to Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93% in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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