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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ira Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vigo Halk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ira Harrington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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178 lbs
0 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ira Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vigo Halk!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halk gets a double leg takedown into Harrington's guard.
Harrington wants to sweep but no luck.
Halk trying to control but Harrington is working from the bottom.
Harrington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vigo Halk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harrington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Harrington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harrington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Harrington breaks from the clinch.
Halk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harrington is trying to control Halk's posture but Halk avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halk tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington is pushing Halk's head away, looking to escape. Halk manages to hold on to the position though.
Harrington is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Harrington makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harrington.
Halk wants to get up but he can't break Harrington's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harrington has control of Halk's left arm, preventing Halk from doing any damage.
Halk trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harrington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Halk looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington jumps guard and drags Halk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Harrington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Halk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harrington is proving hard to escape from.
Halk wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Harrington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Harrington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halk misses with an uppercut
and Harrington counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halk closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Harrington quickly recovers to half guard.
Harrington makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Halk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrington did well to prevent Halk getting side control.
Harrington manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Halk keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Harrington is struggling to control the position.
Harrington pulls guard.
Harrington is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by Harrington.
Harrington is trying to break the clinch but Halk has him pressed against the cage.
Harrington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrington was covering up waiting for the punch and Halk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrington manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Halk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Harrington did well to prevent Halk getting side control.
Harrington has one foot on Halk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Halk shoots in and bounces Harrington off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Harrington has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Halk has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Harrington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrington forces Halk back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Harrington dominated that 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.
Halk throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harrington was covering up waiting for the punch and Halk finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harrington has his feet on Halk's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harrington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Halk.
A lazy body kick from Halk
and Harrington counters with a three punch combo that has Halk backing up. Halk nods at Harrington to acknowledge the strikes.
Halk is looking to clinch but Harrington is avoiding it.
Halk closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harrington's guard.
Harrington pushes Halk off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halk is breathing heavily.
Halk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harrington looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Harrington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington gets caught napping as Halk dives in and scores a takedown. Harrington manages to retain guard.
Harrington has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Halk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Harrington is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halk's half guard.
Nice strikes from Harrington there.
Harrington working Halk over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halk trying to hold on to Harrington's head to control him but Harrington postures up.
Harrington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halk can do to turn this around?
Harrington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harrington working Halk over with strikes.
Halk taking some punishment here, with Harrington in his half guard.
Harrington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harrington thows a huge punch but Halk dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Harrington.
Harrington drops an elbow to the side of Halk's head.
Nice strikes from Harrington there.
Halk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harrington.
Harrington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harrington throwing shots but Halk is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harrington has Halk up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrington leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington pulls Halk into guard.
Harrington scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Halk gets the takedown into side control.
Harrington explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Halk is looking to get back to his feet here but Harrington is keeping cool and he's managed to take Halk's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Harrington dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Halk gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harrington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Halk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harrington pushes Halk off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Halk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harrington kicks Halk off and gets to his feet.
Harrington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halk tries to clinch up.
Harrington is looking for a counter combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halk.
Harrington sneaks out the side door and pushes Halk away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrington cracks Halk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harrington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harrington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Halk struggling a bit here.
Harrington working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Harrington looks up at the clock and then as Halk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harrington smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halk looking for a sweep but Harrington has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Harrington punishing his opponent with strikes.
Halk is bucking up trying to escape but Harrington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Harrington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Halk is trying desperately to improve position.
Harrington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Halk hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrington lands a big elbow.
Harrington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harrington lands a couple of good shots and Halk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halk trying to control but not successfully.
Halk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harrington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halk covers up after that shot from Harrington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ira Harrington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ira Harrington!
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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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