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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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186 lbs
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harris!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hector Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hector Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phil Harris tries to avoid it but Hector Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phil Harris to the ground. Phil Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hector Harris shoots in for a takedown but Phil Harris shows good takedown defense.
Hector Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phil Harris rushes Hector Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Phil Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Phil Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hector Harris to keep the fight standing.
Phil Harris fails to pull guard.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but Hector Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Phil Harris drops back down to his feet.
Hector Harris has picked Phil Harris up - he's going for a ride! Hector Harris dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Phil Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phil Harris has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil Harris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Harris looking for submissions off his back.
Hector Harris wants to stand but Phil Harris has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phil Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hector Harris pulls his head out easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hector Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Phil Harris controls his leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phil Harris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phil Harris looks to land a body kick but Hector Harris moved away.
Phil Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Phil Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Hector Harris tries to keep at a distance but Phil Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hector Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Phil Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hector Harris smiles and moves away.
Hector Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phil Harris defends well and Hector Harris ends up having to push Phil Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phil Harris is looking for the big counter here.
Phil Harris connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil Harris digs a good body shot into Hector Harris's ribs.
Hector Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phil Harris swivels and escapes.
Phil Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hector Harris.
Phil Harris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hector Harris drops his hands momentarily and Phil Harris takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phil Harris lands a nice shot that snaps Hector Harris's head back.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hector Harris.
Phil Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hector Harris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Phil Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Hector Harris is trying to pull guard but Phil Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Phil Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hector Harris to keep the fight standing.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but Hector Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Phil Harris drops back down to his feet.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but Hector Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Phil Harris drops back down to his feet.
Hector Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hector Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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!
Phil Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phil Harris throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phil Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phil Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Hector Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phil Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hector Harris looking for a guillotine here but Phil Harris defends easily.
Phil Harris looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phil Harris is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil 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.
Hector Harris dives in and grabs Phil Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phil Harris pushes down on Hector Harris's head and hops out.
Hector Harris has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Phil Harris defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hector Harris.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hector Harris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phil Harris looks to throw the jab but Hector Harris is out of range.
Phil Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Phil Harris throws a hook but Hector Harris blocks it.
Phil Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hector Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Phil Harris.
Hector Harris looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Hector Harris with that takedown attempt.
Phil Harris jabs at Hector Harris's body.
Phil Harris forces Hector Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Phil Harris jumps guard but Hector Harris stands there with Phil Harris around his waist. Phil Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phil Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hector Harris uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phil Harris has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hector Harris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Phil Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hector Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Phil Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hector Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Phil Harris. No joy for Hector Harris on that attempt.
Hector Harris goes for a double leg but Phil Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phil Harris continues to drive forward.
Phil Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phil Harris clinches up with Hector Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Hector Harris tries for a takedown but Phil Harris manages to get underhooks.
Phil Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hector Harris smiles and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Phil Harris enables Hector Harris to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Phil Harris manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hector Harris wants to get up but he can't break Phil Harris's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phil Harris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hector Harris has picked Phil Harris up and slammed him! Phil Harris can't keep hold of the triangle and Hector Harris manages to pass to side control!
Hector Harris has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Phil Harris connects with a single shot there.
Hector Harris shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phil Harris manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phil Harris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hector Harris has picked Phil Harris up and slammed him! Phil Harris can't keep hold of the triangle and Hector Harris manages to pass to side control!
Phil Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hector Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hector Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Phil Harris to his feet.
A big left from Phil Harris misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hector Harris.
Phil Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Hector Harris, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phil Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hector Harris shoots in for a double leg but Phil Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Phil Harris rushes Hector Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but Hector Harris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phil Harris jumps guard but Hector Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phil Harris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phil Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hector Harris to keep the fight standing.
Phil Harris fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hector Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Phil Harris is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hector Harris jumps guard.
Hector Harris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hector Harris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phil Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Hector Harris has wrist control.
Hector Harris pulls Phil Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Phil Harris postures up in Hector Harris's guard and throws a big left but Hector Harris blocks it.
Hector Harris has his hands on Phil Harris's head, controlling the position.
Hector Harris working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hector Harris has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phil Harris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hector Harris shoots in for a takedown but Phil Harris shows good takedown defense.
Hector Harris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phil Harris forces Hector Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Phil Harris tries to pull guard but Hector Harris won't allow it.
Hector Harris wants a takedown.
Phil Harris pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phil Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hector Harris can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phil Harris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phil Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hector Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Phil Harris has his foot on Hector Harris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hector Harris works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hector Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hector Harris checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hector Harris tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phil Harris defends well and Hector Harris ends up having to push Phil Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Phil Harris tries to clinch but Hector Harris is having none of it.
Phil Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phil Harris throws a strike aimed at the side of Hector Harris's head but Hector Harris avoids it well.
Hector Harris takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Phil Harris is trying to get an arm triangle but Hector Harris is defending well.
Hector Harris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phil Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hector Harris.
Hector Harris throwing a counter right hand but Phil Harris manages to avoid it.
Phil Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phil Harris lunges at Hector Harris with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hector Harris's hand.
Phil Harris digs a good body shot into Hector Harris's ribs.
Phil Harris misses with a kick to the body
and Hector Harris counters with a three punch combo that has Phil Harris backing up. Phil Harris nods at Hector Harris to acknowledge the strikes.
Phil Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phil Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hector Harris misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hector Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Phil Harris, which made it look bad.
Hector Harris dives in and grabs Phil Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Phil Harris pushes down on Hector Harris's head and hops out.
Hector Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phil Harris sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hector Harris fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phil Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Phil Harris scores with a nice body kick.
Hector Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phil Harris shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hector Harris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hector Harris tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phil Harris thowing shots but they're missing.
Hector Harris holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Phil Harris tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Phil Harris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hector Harris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sloppy strikes there by Phil Harris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Phil Harris 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Harris!
During a confident post fight interview, Phil Harris thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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