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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Harry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Just like You Imagined by Nine Inch Nails. Quinton Harry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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140 lbs
5 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Harry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba Willis!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harry shoots in and bounces Willis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Harry tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Harry is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis looking to control.
Harry trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Harry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willis is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We're going to have a standup here because Quinton Harry wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Harry gets a double leg takedown into Willis's guard.
Willis trying to control the position.
Willis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harry trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harry stands and throws Willis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Willis is not content to let Harry control the position.
Harry lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
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!
Harry is thwarting Willis's attempts to control the position.
Harry slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Willis tries to get to full guard but Harry has control of the leg.
Willis manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harry tries to free his leg and advance position but Willis is retaining full guard.
Willis has Harry pulled in close to control his posture.
Willis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harry trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harry advances position into side control!
Harry advances to full mount.
Willis tries to hold on but Harry pushes him away.
Willis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harry keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willis.
Harry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Harry dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Willis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Harry fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Willis, pushing him back against the cage.
Willis tries to stall but Harry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Willis fails to land.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Harry gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harry is trying to work for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
Harry is thwarting Willis's attempts to control the position.
Harry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Willis wants to improve his position but Harry is controlling well.
Harry wants to stand up but Willis has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Willis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Willis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harry wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Willis is trying to keep Harry in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Willis throws a right and a left that Harry avoids nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Willis enables Harry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Willis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Willis has his foot on Harry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harry works his way back into a safe position though.
Willis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harry wants to control from the top but Willis keeps moving.
Harry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willis wants to sweep here but Harry controlling him for the moment.
Willis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Harry trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Harry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Harry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Harry feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Harry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis keeping moving, preventing Harry from controlling successfully.
Willis trying to control the position.
Harry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willis is proving hard to escape from.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis pulls Harry in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harry gets the takedown into side control.
Harry trying to control the position but Willis is working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis wants to control but Harry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harry is trying to control. Willis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Harry dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Harry feints and as Willis raises his hands in defense, Harry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willis is trying to control the position but Harry postures up.
Willis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harry trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Harry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harry tries for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willis, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Willis is trying to control Harry's posture but Harry avoids it.
Willis is looking for a sweep.
Willis prevents Harry from improving position.
Willis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harry tries for a kimura but Willis is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harry throws a strike aimed at the side of Willis's head but Willis avoids it well.
Quinton Harry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harry throws an elbow but Willis slips to the side and avoids it well.
Willis is trying to control Harry's posture but Harry avoids it.
Willis tries to improve position but can't.
Harry is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis is looking to regain half guard here but Harry keeps moving and retains side control.
Harry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harry wants to stand but Willis is controlling his arm.
Harry trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Harry scoring with punches and elbows.
Bubba Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Willis is looking to regain half guard here but Harry keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harry is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harry is really struggling to control Willis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Willis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harry's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harry controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Harry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Willis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Harry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Harry!
Our winner, Quinton Harry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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