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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Harmony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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188 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ron Collin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Harmony! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harmony misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmony looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Collin swinging wildly here.
Harmony walks into a straight right hand from Collin. A punch combination from Collin misses. Nice straight punches there by Collin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collin. Nice takedown defense from Collin. No joy for Harmony on that attempt. Collin feints and as Harmony raises his hands in defense, Collin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Collin throws a big elbow that misses. Collin throws a big right hand that misses. Collin with a flurry of punches that miss. Collin throws a big elbow that misses. Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Collin scoring with some ground and pound. Harmony keeping full guard, as Collin tries to pass. Collin throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collin throws a big elbow that misses. Collin with a nice head shot there. Collin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Collin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Collin connects with a couple of short punches. Collin with a nice head shot there. Collin pushing down on Harmony's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Collin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Collin looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harmony taking some punishment here, with Collin in his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collin. Collin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Collin is nestled in close to Harmony, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though. Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harmony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Collin. Harmony trying to control but Collin postures up.
Collin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Collin not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmony keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Collin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Harmony is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Collin scores with a couple of nice shots. Harmony has hold of Collin's hands but Collin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harmony wants to control but Collin is keeping busy and won't allow it. Collin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harmony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Collin not landing any meaningful shots this time. Collin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harmony won't allow Collin to pass to mount. Collin thows a huge punch but Harmony dodges it nicely.
Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collin connects with a nice short shot to Harmony's temple. Collin working over Harmony with some ground and pound. Harmony looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Collin. Collin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmony defending well though. Collin winds up and cracks Harmony with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harmony trying to control here.
Collin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. 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! Collin prevents Harmony from improving his position. Collin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Collin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice strikes from Collin there. Collin working Harmony over with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Collin dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harmony walks into a stiff left hand from Collin. A momentary lapse in concentration from Harmony enables Collin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Harmony manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Collin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harmony is proving hard to escape from. Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Collin chips away with some ground and pound. Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Collin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Collin is in close to Harmony's body, working some short punches and elbows. Harmony has momentary wrist control but Collin slips an elbow through the middle. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Collin scoring with some ground and pound. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Collin is working Harmony over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Harmony trying to keep a closed guard but Collin is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Collin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Collin works over Harmony with some ground and pound from guard. Collin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Collin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Collin scoring with punches to the head and body. Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Collin won't allow Harmony to get back to his feet. Collin lands a couple of elbows. Collin working some strikes from top position. Collin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collin throws a big elbow that misses. Collin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Collin landing with the ground and pound. Harmony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harmony working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collin. Collin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Collin wants to pass the guard but Harmony is keeping the position. Collin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmony can do to turn this around? Collin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Collin looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Collin lands a couple of elbows. Collin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Collin lands a couple of elbows. Collin lands a couple of digs. Collin is working Harmony over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Collin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harmony's head. Collin throws a big elbow that misses. Collin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Collin's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harmony preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Collin postures up and lands a big shot to Harmony's brow. Harmony has momentary wrist control but Collin slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Collin throwing strikes from guard but Harmony blocks nicely. Collin throws a big right hand that misses. Collin lands a couple of decent looking shots. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Harmony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Collin postures up in Harmony's guard and throws a big left but Harmony blocks it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Harmony avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Collin throwing strikes but missing. Collin chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Collin 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!
Collin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Collin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harmony, pushing him back against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Collin's face as he tries to break the clinch. Collin tries to break free but Harmony pushes him back against the cage. Collin working aggressively here.
Harmony prevents Collin from breaking the clinch. Harmony is trying to pull guard but Collin has him pressed against the cage. Collin lands an uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Harmony goes for a takedown in the clinch but Collin prevents it.
Collin has Harmony pressed against the cage.
Collin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmony's elbow. Collin can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Collin wants to stall.
Collin lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Collin slows down the pace here.
Harmony prevents Collin from breaking the clinch. Collin wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ron Collin. Collin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harmony tries to move into range but Collin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Collin throws a shot to the body.
Collin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmony fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ron Collin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Harmony. Collin scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Collin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harmony tries for a takedown but Collin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Harmony clinches up with Collin and pushes him back against the cage. Collin is pressed up against the cage. Harmony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Collin down to the mat. Collin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Collin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. A jab from Collin does it's job there. Harmony slips a jab and a cross from Collin.
Harmony fails in his attempt to clinch. Collin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Harmony shoots in for a takedown but Collin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. This has been an exciting period of action! Collin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Collin raining down hammerfists from mount. Collin lands a big elbow. Collin with good strikes from the mount here! Harmony avoids a series of strikes thrown by Collin.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Collin lands a nice shot to the head. Harmony is in a horrible position here. Collin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Collin landing strikes from the mount. Harmony really wants to buck Collin off and get back to his feet. Harmony is trying to escape the mount.
Collin looking to finish Harmony with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harmony! Collin looking to finish Harmony with some ground and pound. This is bad for Harmony! Collin lands a big elbow. Collin landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Collin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harmony's face.
Collin cracks Harmony with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Collin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harmony sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Collin scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Collin slips a nice elbow through Harmony's hands, connecting with Harmony's forehead. Harmony trying to control but Collin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Collin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Joshua Harmony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ron Collin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmony makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harmony.
And that's the end of the fight! Ron Collin showed his dominance in that final round. Well Collin 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Collin!
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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
72% |
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