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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cliff Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eulalio Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cliff Harris is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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183 cm
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181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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179 cm
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175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cliff Harris! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eulalio Gonzalez! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris connects with a jab. Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot. Gonzalez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Harris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzalez swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gonzalez pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage. Gonzalez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris with a flurry of punches that miss. Harris postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it. Harris throwing strikes from guard but Gonzalez blocks nicely. Harris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gonzalez looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris throwing strikes but missing. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harris being controlled here momentarily. Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Harris throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez! Harris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonzalez is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control. Gonzalez passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris is trying to control but can't.
Gonzalez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harris has managed to free his arm - good work. Harris gets full guard. Gonzalez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well. Gonzalez is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows. Gonzalez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Gonzalez wanted to stand there but Harris had control of the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gonzalez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gonzalez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Poor strikes thrown by Harris there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gonzalez tries to get back to half guard but can't. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harris sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Harris lands with some strikes. Harris punishing his opponent with strikes. Harris tries to control but Gonzalez wriggling away. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzalez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cliff Harris dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Ground and pound from Harris. Gonzalez is trying to get back to full guard. Gonzalez wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it. Harris thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Harris thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris thows a huge punch but Gonzalez dodges it nicely.
Gonzalez is pressing down on Harris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. Harris throws a big elbow that misses. Gonzalez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Harris tries to get to full guard but Gonzalez has control of the leg. Gonzalez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harris is pressing down on Gonzalez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Harris has an active guard here but Gonzalez has managed to pass into half guard.
Cliff Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Harris wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping busy.
Gonzalez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harris defending well though. Harris actively working from the bottom here. Harris regains full guard. Nicely done. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gonzalez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard. Gonzalez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzalez working some strikes from top position. Gonzalez preventing the sweep. Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows. Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches. Gonzalez landing some decent shots from guard. Gonzalez pushes down on Harris's leg and manages to get into half guard. Gonzalez looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Gonzalez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Gonzalez trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom. Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harris tries to kick Gonzalez off but Gonzalez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gonzalez lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harris trying to hold on to Gonzalez's head to control him but Gonzalez postures up.
Harris slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Harris wants to sweep but no luck. Gonzalez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. Gonzalez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Harris wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzalez is in close to Harris's body, working some short punches and elbows. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eulalio Gonzalez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gonzalez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Harris wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is keeping the position. Harris trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom. Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harris preventing the sweep. Harris pushing down on Gonzalez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Harris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris. Gonzalez has his hands clasped together around Harris's back. He's all about the action. Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris. Gonzalez gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet. Harris looking to pass the guard. Harris is working hard here to advance position. Harris throws a big elbow that misses. Harris throws a strike but Gonzalez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Gonzalez with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris wants to get back to his feet but Gonzalez is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving. Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gonzalez postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it. Harris working a defensive guard here.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Gonzalez landing with the ground and pound. Gonzalez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Harris looking for a guillotine here but Gonzalez defends easily.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris wants to stand and escape but Gonzalez is having none of it. Gonzalez with a flurry of punches that miss. Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gonzalez is aware though and is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gonzalez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harris's head.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cliff Harris. Well Harris 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cliff Harris!
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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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