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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Harrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veron Totto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Totto has chosen Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb as his entrance music. Richard Harrow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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209 lbs
20 - 19 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richard Harrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Veron Totto!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Totto connects with a jab.
Totto throws a good cross that connects.
Totto throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Totto lands.
Jab from Totto.
Totto cracks a nice hook into Harrow's ribs.
Totto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harrow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Totto is able to avoid easily.
Totto throws a series of punches but Harrow avoids them all with ease.
Totto looks to throw the jab but Harrow is out of range.
Totto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Totto misses with an uppercut.
Harrow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow needs to keep his hands up - Totto had a free shot at his head there.
Totto lands a jab.
Totto lands a head shot.
Totto throws a series of punches but Harrow moves out of range.
Veron Totto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrow throws a leg kick but Totto moved away.
Totto scores with a punch to the head.
Totto lunges at Harrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrow's hand.
Good leg kick by Harrow there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Totto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Totto's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Totto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Totto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harrow momentarily.
Totto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrow defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow misses with a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Totto has managed to clinch.
Harrow has Totto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Totto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Totto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Totto's elbow.
Harrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Totto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Totto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harrow back to the cage. Totto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Totto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrow.
Harrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Harrow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Totto checks it well.
Harrow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Totto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto misses with a right hand
and Harrow counters with a three punch combo that has Totto backing up. Totto nods at Harrow to acknowledge the strikes.
Totto throws a head kick that misses.
Totto instigates a clinch.
Harrow breaks the clinch.
Totto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Totto works over Harrow's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Totto misses the target.
It looked like Harrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harrow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Totto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harrow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrow takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Totto clinches.
Totto lands a left hand.
Totto lands a shot to the body.
Totto has Harrow pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Totto tries for a takedown but Harrow manages to get underhooks.
Richard Harrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veron Totto.
Harrow tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Totto smiles and moves away.
Harrow tries to clinch up
and Totto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Totto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Totto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrow trying to control but Totto postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Totto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Totto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Veron Totto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harrow lands a leg kick that knocks Totto off balance momentarily.
Totto pushes Harrow up against the cage in a clinch.
Harrow breaks from the clinch.
Totto lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Richard Harrow has been cut.
Totto connects with a looping right hand.
Totto catches Harrow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Totto clobbers Harrow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Harrow.
Harrow misses with a kick to the body.
Harrow tries to keep at a distance but Totto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Totto has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrow can't break the clinch.
Harrow tries to break the clinch but Totto is controlling the position.
Totto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Totto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrow swats away the attempt to clinch by Totto.
Totto scores with a hook to the body. Harrow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Totto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Totto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Harrow.
Totto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Totto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harrow in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrow leaves Totto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Totto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Totto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Totto lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Totto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto chips away with some ground and pound.
Totto works over Harrow with some ground and pound from guard.
Totto works over Harrow with some ground and pound from guard.
Harrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Totto on the ground.
Totto working some strikes from top position.
Totto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Totto landing some decent shots from guard.
Totto trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harrow manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Totto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Totto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Veron Totto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Totto controls from within his opponent's guard.
Totto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Totto controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Veron Totto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Richard Harrow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Totto misses with a double jab.
Totto scores with a jab to the body.
Totto stalks Harrow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harrow's face. Harrow staggers backwards, shaken.
Sloppy strikes from Totto. Those never looked like landing.
Harrow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Totto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harrow is wriggling around but Totto manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Totto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Totto working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Totto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harrow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Totto slips a nice elbow through Harrow's hands, connecting with Harrow's forehead.
Totto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Harrow tries to get to full guard but Totto has control of the leg.
Totto is pressing down on Harrow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrow is holding on for now.
Harrow has hold of Totto's hands but Totto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Totto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Totto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Totto working the head and body with strikes.
Well, if Totto is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Totto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Totto seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Totto not doing much here.
Totto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Totto controlling the action here.
Totto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harrow defending well though.
Veron Totto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Totto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
Totto is continuing to stall.
Harrow tries to roll over but Totto keeps him under control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donk. Totto catches Harrow right on the button with a cross.
Richard Harrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Totto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veron Totto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Totto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Veron Totto!
Veron Totto made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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