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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aarno Raninen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 cm
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184 lbs
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175 cm
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Aarno Raninen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Harvey! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raninen clinches.
Harvey tightens his grip and picks Raninen up, before dumping him to the ground. Raninen manages to land in guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Harvey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Raninen trying to control the position.
Harvey throws a big right hand that misses. Raninen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Raninen wants to stand and escape but Harvey is having none of it. Harvey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Harvey throwing strikes from guard but Raninen blocks nicely. Raninen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harvey. Harvey throwing strikes but missing. Raninen controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Raninen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harvey. Harvey throwing strikes from guard but Raninen blocks nicely. Harvey scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Harvey wants to pass the guard but Raninen is keeping the position.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Harvey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harvey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Raninen keeping full guard, as Harvey tries to pass. Harvey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harvey scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Harvey postures up.
Harvey lands a couple of digs. Raninen wants to sweep here but Harvey controlling him for the moment. Raninen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harvey pushes down on Raninen's leg and manages to get into half guard. Harvey not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harvey missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harvey trying to mount his opponent but Raninen defends it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Harvey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harvey winds up and cracks Raninen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Harvey is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harvey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Raninen sees it coming and defends easily. Harvey throwing shots but Raninen is blocking nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harvey seems to be working for a kimura but Raninen defends the submission attempt. Harvey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Raninen wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Harvey is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Raninen wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Raninen is breathing heavily.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Ground and pound from Harvey. Harvey missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harvey prevents Raninen from improving his position. Harvey passes to full mount! Raninen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Harvey lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Harvey with shots to the head and body - Raninen looks very uncomfortable down there. Harvey punishing his opponent with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harvey working for a submission but Raninen is keeping him at bay. The referee warns Raninen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Harvey landing strikes, looking to finish! Raninen is bucking up trying to escape but Harvey cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Harvey working the ground and pound effectively.
Harvey putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Raninen is rocked! Harvey is in the full mount, landing strikes. Oh Raninen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Raninen is trying desperately to improve position. Harvey postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Raninen badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Harvey around the waist but Harvey pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Harvey is the winner by TKO! Harvey jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Harvey!
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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
87% |
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