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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gharard Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C-k_3dcfNY as his entrance music. 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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140 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Johnathon Harrington!
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, Gharard Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harrington is trying to keep an underhook but Diaz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Harrington wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz is controlling the pace.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Harrington is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrington tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Harrington is having none of it.
Harrington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harrington tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harrington keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can.
Harrington wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is taking a breather. Harrington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harrington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harrington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrington trying to control here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harrington has managed to clinch.
Diaz lands a takedown into guard.
Diaz trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrington pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Harrington wants to stand up but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diaz trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Harrington wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Harrington counters by clinching up.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harrington is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Diaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harrington tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Diaz looks winded!
Harrington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is looking for a kimura but Harrington is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diaz to get the leverage.
Harrington looking for submissions off his back.
Harrington keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diaz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gharard Diaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Harrington circles away easily
and Harrington counters by moving into the clinch.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harrington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harrington breaks the clinch.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
and Harrington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnathon Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gharard Diaz.
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Harrington working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnathon Harrington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Harrington counters with a good, hard body kick but Diaz shrugs it off.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Harrington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harrington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Diaz is working for a kimura but Harrington is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Harrington is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz blocks the strikes from Harrington.
Harrington is trying to control but can't.
Harrington actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is taking a breather. Harrington says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Diaz is trying to control. Harrington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harrington is looking to escape.
Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Harrington defends it well.
Harrington trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington is trying to stand up here but Diaz is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harrington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harrington is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harrington manages to get to full guard.
Gharard Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Diaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harrington will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gharard Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Diaz pushes Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington breaks the clinch.
Diaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harrington keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Harrington has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Harrington trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz pushes Harrington up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington manages to break the clinch.
Diaz darts in and clinches Harrington up against the cage.
Harrington breaks the clinch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harrington as he avoids it easily.
Harrington dives in and grabs Diaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes down on Harrington's head and hops out.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to control. Harrington wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diaz passes to full mount!
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrington tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Harrington is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
Harrington is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz unloads with some shots from mount but Harrington bucks and avoids them well.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Harrington is squirming around nicely.
Harrington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz looking to control but Harrington is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrington wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Harrington flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Harrington wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Harrington squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Harrington wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Diaz avoids the attempt from Harrington to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz controlling his opponent.
Johnathon Harrington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gharard Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harrington throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gharard Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Diaz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gharard Diaz!
Gharard Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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RATING
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