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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Blade has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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214 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Blade!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Blade on his heels. He'll look to pass Blade's guard now, I'm sure.
Harrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blade wants to control but Harrison passes easily into half guard.
Harrison throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blade tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
Blade misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to control but Harrison is keeping busy.
Harrison is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harrison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Blade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harrison is working for a submission of some sort.
Blade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Blade is still trying to improve position.
Harrison thows a huge punch but Blade dodges it nicely.
Blade wants to get back to full guard.
Harrison is looking for a kimura here.
Harrison is looking for a kimura but Blade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harrison to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrison really is a fat lump.
Blade scores with a decent looking hook.
Blade has closed the distance and engaged Harrison in a clinch.
Blade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blade has Harrison pressed against the cage.
Blade pulls guard.
We've been informed that Blade has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harrison escapes and throws Blade's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Blade looks winded!
Harrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harrison's guard! Nice work there by Blade!
Blade postures up and lands a big shot to Harrison's brow.
Harrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harrison trying to keep a closed guard but Blade is proving a slippery customer.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Harrison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Blade.
Harrison closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blade circles away.
Blade misses with a series of wild punches.
Harrison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harrison throws an elbow that misses. Blade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harrison's guard. Nice move by Blade!
Blade chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blade content to stall in guard here.
Harrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Harry Harrison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment.
Harrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harrison with a nice head shot there.
Harrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blade's head.
Harrison scoring with some ground and pound.
Harrison is in close to Blade's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harrison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harrison connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blade is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Blade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harrison defends it easily.
Harrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrison distracts Blade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blade trying to control the position here.
Harrison working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison postures up and lands a big shot to Blade's brow.
Harrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Harrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harrison connects with a couple of short punches.
Harrison working some strikes from top position.
Harrison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blade can do to turn this around?
Harrison is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade has an active guard here but Harrison has managed to pass into half guard.
Blade looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blade tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blade is defending against the submission attempts here by Harrison.
Harrison is nestled in close to Blade, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Harrison dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blade tries to sprawl but Harrison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harrison is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
Blade is trying to escape back to his feet but Harrison uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Harrison working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harrison's guard! Nice work there by Blade!
Blade looking to pass the guard.
Blade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harrison's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blade trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Blade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison has his foot on Blade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blade works his way back into a safe position though.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Harrison is looking to sweep but instead, Blade has passed into half guard.
Harrison is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard.
Harrison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison tries to kick Blade off but Blade keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two 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.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison has hold of Blade's hands but Blade slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harrison wants to get back to his feet.
Blade uses his free foot to push down on Harrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrison.
Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Blade's attempts to control the action.
Blade working the ground and pound effectively.
Harrison tries to reverse the position but Blade maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blade controlling from mount.
Harrison really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Blade is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blade avoids the attempt from Harrison to control.
Blade wants to control the pace but Harrison is squirming around nicely.
Blade is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harrison is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blade looking to control but Harrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andrew Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harry Harrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Blade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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