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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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279 lbs
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207 cm
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
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 Las Vegas, Mac Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harris displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Werdum.
Werdum tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Werdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Werdum.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Werdum throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Mac Harris has been cut.
Harris tries to clinch up.
Werdum is looking for the big counter here.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Werdum is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Werdum is just out of range.
Werdum closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown. Werdum fights it but they end up in guard.
Werdum is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris works over Werdum with some ground and pound from guard.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Werdum.
Harris wants to control from the top but Werdum keeps moving.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Werdum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Werdum's legs - danger averted.
Werdum looks winded!
Werdum has control of Harris's left arm, preventing Harris from doing any damage.
Werdum controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Werdum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Werdum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris chips away with some ground and pound.
Harris stands up over Werdum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Werdum looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Harris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Werdum has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Werdum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris tries to clinch there but Werdum circles away.
Werdum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Harris clinches.
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 Werdum uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harris striking off his back but it's not causing Werdum any problems.
Harris pulls Werdum in close to prevent any damage.
Harris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Werdum tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
Harris wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling him.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harris scores with a nice shot.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Werdum has Harris pressed against the cage, preventing Harris from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Werdum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harris half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harris.
Harris tests Werdum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Werdum feints the counter takedown.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Werdum is just out of range.
Fabricio Werdum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Werdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Werdum looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
Mac Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Werdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris moves into the clinch successfully.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris successfully pulls guard.
Harris wriggles free and stands up.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Werdum walks away with a smile on his face. Harris gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Werdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris wants to clinch up but Werdum keeps it at a distance.
A left lands for Harris.
Mac Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Werdum shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Werdum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werdum walks into a straight right hand from Harris.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werdum moves out of range of the body kick from Harris.
Harris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harris tries to clinch up but Werdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Werdum on the side of the head.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Werdum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Werdum lands a jab-cross combination.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werdum can do to turn this around?
Harris has managed to clinch.
Werdum is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Harris lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 Werdum uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris wants to stand up but Werdum is controlling him.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Werdum accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Werdum is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harris holds on and takes a little breather.
Werdum wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris is looking to stand back up but Werdum counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harris.
Werdum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Harris to get to his feet.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris scores with a jab. Werdum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice jab there from Harris.
Werdum keeps the fight on the outside.
Werdum misses with a takedown
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Werdum circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Harris's cut.
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!
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
Werdum tries to clinch up
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Werdum shoots in and drives through. Harris sprawls well.
Harris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No luck for Werdum with that takedown attempt.
Mac Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabricio Werdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris wants to clinch.
Werdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Werdum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Werdum tries to move into range but Harris moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fabricio Werdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werdum is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Werdum's head backwards.
Harris tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
Harris looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris cracks Werdum with a good jab.
Harris tries to clinch but Werdum is having none of it.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Werdum fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a push kick but Werdum slaps the foot to one side.
Harris pushes Werdum up against the cage in a clinch.
Werdum goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harris prevents it.
Harris tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Werdum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Werdum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Werdum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Werdum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harris is defending well.
Harris tries for a takedown but Werdum manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Werdum smiles and moves away.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Werdum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Harris scores with a spinning back kick!
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris working Werdum over with knees to the body.
Harris tries to pull guard but Werdum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Werdum looking for a takedown.
Harris successfully pulls guard.
Harris is wriggling around but Werdum manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris trying to hold on to Werdum's head to control him but Werdum postures up.
Harris is controlling Werdum's trapped leg to prevent Werdum from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Harris!
Fabricio Werdum was interviewed post fight and said 'this is harsh icant believe this iwill fight back'.
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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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