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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 cm
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265 lbs
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185 cm
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harry Harris ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mees Metsast! The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Metsast fails with the takedown and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris . Harris stalling against the cage.
Metsast tries to work over Harris 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Metsast jumps guard but Harris stands there with Metsast around his waist. Metsast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris is stalling here.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Metsast.
Harry Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mees Metsast. A frustrated look appears on Metsast's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Metsast wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
Metsast is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage. Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Metsast is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harris prevents a takedown attempt there.
Metsast is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Harris has Metsast pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A short left from Harris . Metsast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harris to keep the fight standing. Metsast wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harris is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris lands a nice shot to the body. Harris 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Metsast working hard to break the clinch. Metsast tries to score a body lock takedown but Harris shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Metsast drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metsast's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metsast is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy. Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harris blocks it with crossed arms. A frustrated look appears on Metsast's face as he tries to break the clinch. Metsast jumps guard but Harris stands there with Metsast around his waist. Metsast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris lands with a light punch inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Harris dominated that 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.
Metsast darts in trying to clinch and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Metsast has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Metsast drops back down to his feet.
Harris stalling against the cage.
Harris lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris slowing the pace effectively. Metsast wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harry Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mees Metsast. A short left from Harris . Metsast has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Metsast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harris lands a right hand. Metsast is trying to stall.
Harris slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Metsast wants to break free but Harris has control.
Metsast letting Harris take a breather here. Metsast has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Metsast jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harris walks away with a smile on his face. Metsast gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Metsast tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily and Harris counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Metsast can't break the clinch.
Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris is stalling here.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Metsast letting Harris take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harry Harris . Metsast looks to clinch and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Metsast tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body. Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harris is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris won't allow it.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Metsast trying to stall but Harris improves his position.
Metsast is working for takedown but Harris is calmly controlling the position for now. Metsast is trying to stall.
Harris has Metsast pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A hook to the body from Harris .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Harris dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Metsast fails with the takedown and Harris counters by clinching up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris . A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harry Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Metsast.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris lands a left hand.
Harris controlling the action here for a moment.
Metsast has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Metsast jumps guard but Harris stands there with Metsast around his waist. Metsast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harry Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mees Metsast. Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Harris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris lands a shoulder strike. Metsast tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Metsast is trying to pull guard but Harris turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Metsast wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris prevents Metsast from breaking the clinch. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Metsast has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment. Metsast wants to break free but Harris has control.
Metsast wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Metsast tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position. Harris prevents Metsast from breaking the clinch. Metsast can't get the takedown.
Harris has Metsast pressed against the cage.
Harris lands a body punch. Metsast tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Metsast drops back down to his feet.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Metsast tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Metsast misses with a takedown attempt and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Metsast is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Harris lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! Harry Harris showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Harry Harris ! Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Harry Harris ! Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Harry Harris !
Harry Harris wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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