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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunner Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicolai Brasnof's chin.
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282 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Harris controlling the action here.
Harris trying to pass the guard but Brasnof defending well.
Harris performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harris lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Harris trying to control the pace.
Harris has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harris is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brasnof sees it coming and defends easily.
Brasnof won't allow Harris to pass to mount.
Harris stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris is looking for a kimura but Brasnof is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brasnof connects with a single shot there.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasnof misses with a hook.
Harris drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brasnof sprawls and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brasnof throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Brasnof was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brasnof jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Harris defending well as Brasnof loads up on a big left hand.
Brasnof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harris misses with a takedown
and Brasnof counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brasnof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Harris!
Brasnof throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Brasnof lands with an uppercut that bounces Harris off the cage and back into range.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brasnof throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brasnof throws out the jab.
Harris clinches.
Brasnof wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Brasnof breaks from the clinch.
Brasnof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasnof tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasnof to the ground. Brasnof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasnof misses with a hook to the body
and Harris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harris.
Harris jumps guard but Brasnof stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolai Brasnof will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris slips under a jab.
Brasnof connects with a looping right hand.
Brasnof throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
A slow jab from Brasnof misses its intended target.
Harris attempts a counter takedown but Brasnof avoids it well and moves away.
Brasnof digs a good body shot into Harris's ribs.
Brasnof swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into Brasnof's guard.
Brasnof has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris looking for a takedown.
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!
Brasnof looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris throws a series of punches but Brasnof avoids them all with ease.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Brasnof throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Brasnof looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris rushes Brasnof and presses him up against the cage.
Brasnof wants to break free but Harris has control.
Brasnof gets underhooks to prevent Harris's takedown attempt.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brasnof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brasnof working hard to break the clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but Brasnof forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Brasnof lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harris doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Harris misses.
Harris tests Brasnof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a hook but Brasnof blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris shoots for a takedown but Brasnof saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brasnof throws a one two combo.
Harris moves out of range as Brasnof strikes.
Brasnof throws the left hand but Harris avoids the punch easily.
Harris tries to counter with a takedown but Brasnof is quick to defend against it.
Brasnof scores with a jab to the head.
Brasnof bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harris's head backwards.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a series of punches but Brasnof moves out of range.
Brasnof is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brasnof throws a good cross that connects.
Brasnof uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brasnof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris has Brasnof up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Brasnof.
Harris misses with a double jab.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brasnof circles away.
Brasnof cracks Harris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brasnof lands with a shot to the body.
Brasnof misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Harris avoids the body shot from Brasnof.
Brasnof lands with a shot to the body.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brasnof looks like he's trying to stand up.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harris wants to control but Brasnof is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Brasnof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Harris slips under a jab.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Brasnof.
Nice cross by Brasnof.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Brasnof uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brasnof swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Harris rushes Brasnof and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris wants a takedown but no success here.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brasnof pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brasnof just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brasnof has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Brasnof is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Brasnof's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brasnof tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Gunner Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harris scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Brasnof slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brasnof trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunner Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brasnof has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harris is proving hard to escape from.
Harris not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Brasnof shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasnof comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brasnof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasnof cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brasnof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brasnof's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brasnof duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brasnof throws a hook but Harris blocks it.
Brasnof lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brasnof misses with a looping left.
Harris moves out of range as Brasnof strikes.
Harris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brasnof.
Brasnof misses with a hook.
Harris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brasnof moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brasnof.
Harris tries for a takedown but Brasnof circles away easily
enabling Brasnof to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasnof lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Brasnof lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brasnof might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brasnof!
Brasnof looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Brasnof moves out of range.
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brasnof's corner calls for a 1-2. Brasnof obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brasnof sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brasnof bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brasnof lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Brasnof sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brasnof scores with a jab. Harris acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harris is rocked!
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Brasnof moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Harris! Brasnof continues to tee off on Harris, landing with a left and a right! Brasnof connects with a right hand that leaves Harris sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Brasnof!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicolai Brasnof!
Nicolai Brasnof was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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