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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hari is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Call to Arms. 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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217 cm
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278 lbs
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193 cm
18
240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Very confident |
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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 Amsterdam, Rodney Duran! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harold Hari! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duran shoots in but Hari avoids the takedown attempt easily. Hari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Duran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hari but Hari pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hari falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hari won't be happy with that. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Hari is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Duran asserts his dominance and retains side control. Hari is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hari is trying to control Duran's posture but Duran avoids it. Duran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hari throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. Duran decides to stand back up. Duran steps back and let's Hari get back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hari throws a series of strikes that have Duran backpedaling.
It looks like Rodney Duran has been cut. A jab from Hari does it's job there. Hari looks for the body kick but Duran saw that one coming. Duran thumps Hari with a low kick. Hari throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Harold Hari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Hari feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down. Duran misses with a kick to the body.
Duran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hari.
Hari throws a low kick, looking for Duran's leg but Duran calmly moves out of range. Hari looks winded! Hari throws a push kick but Duran slaps the foot to one side. Hari misses with the body kick and Duran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Duran performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Hari is trying to escape back to his feet but Duran uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duran prevents Hari from escaping the position. Hari is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Duran is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Duran get's back to his feet. Hari has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duran. Hari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Duran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duran somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Duran. That's going to take a lot out of him. Duran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Hari gets tackled into the cage by Duran. Duran maintains the clinch. Duran prevents Hari from breaking the clinch. Hari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duran prevents Hari from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hari tries to break the clinch but Duran is controlling the position. Hari tries to circle away but Duran has him pinned against the cage. Hari is trying to force a seperation but Duran has the dominant position. Duran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hari just stands there and leans against the cage. Hari prevents the takedown attempt.
Duran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hari's efforts to push away. Hari is trying to break the clinch but Duran has him pressed against the cage. Duran is trying to pull guard but Hari has him pressed against the cage. Duran jumps guard but Hari stands there with Duran around his waist. Duran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hari is trying to break the clinch but Duran is controlling him. Hari is trying to force a seperation but Duran has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hari is trying to force a seperation but Duran has the dominant position. Hari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Duran decides to pull guard. Duran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Duran is tightening it up a little... Hari has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hari reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hari taps out! Nice BJJ there by Duran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodney Duran! Harold Hari spoke after the fight, saying 'I will learn from this,....thank you for your support'.
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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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