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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Kareshnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Kareshnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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214 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Demetrius Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Kareshnikov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kareshnikov throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kareshnikov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Kareshnikov tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a head kick. That will keep Kareshnikov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Harris pushes Kareshnikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kareshnikovs head.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Kareshnikov from controlling successfully.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kareshnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris controls Kareshnikov momentarily but Kareshnikov frees himself.
Kareshnikov preventing the sweep.
Kareshnikov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Kareshnikov.
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.
Harris rushes Kareshnikov and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kareshnikov.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Harris successfully pulls guard.
Kareshnikov throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kareshnikov's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kareshnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Harris tries to stand but Kareshnikov is controlling from the bottom.
Harris is in close to Kareshnikov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kareshnikov seems keen to control Harris's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kareshnikov is striking but Harris is not phased and passes to half guard.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
Harris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harris blocks the strikes from Kareshnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kareshnikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harris lands a hook that snaps the head of Kareshnikov backwards.
Harris stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kareshnikov leaning against his opponent.
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
Kareshnikov is breathing heavily.
Harris manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harris seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kareshnikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
A bit of stalling here from Harris.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Demetrius Harris.
Kareshnikov closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harris tries for a takedown but Kareshnikov manages to get underhooks.
Harris jumps guard but Kareshnikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Harris is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Kareshnikov. Kareshnikov maintains the clinch.
Kareshnikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harris jumps guard but Kareshnikov stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kareshnikov up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris.
Kareshnikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harris's defenses.
It looks like Demetrius Harris has been cut.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris blocks the elbow strike.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Kareshnikov keeps him there for the moment.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Harris to work.
Harris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kareshnikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris keeps Kareshnikov at a distance using the push kick.
Harris drives through and clinches with Kareshnikov against the cage.
Kareshnikov letting Harris take a breather here.
Harris has Kareshnikov pressed against the cage.
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 Kareshnikov uses from the top position.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kareshnikov is one step ahead there.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kareshnikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Harris's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kareshnikov as he jumps to the side.
Kareshnikov shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kareshnikov has his takedown stuffed
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kareshnikov, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demetrius Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kareshnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris slows down the pace here.
Harris manages to pull guard.
Kareshnikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a triangle but Kareshnikov pushes his legs off easily.
Harris working for a triangle but Kareshnikov defends it easily.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kareshnikov.
Harris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kareshnikov defends well.
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.
Harris 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.
Harris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kareshnikov controls the pace.
Kareshnikov is looking to pass into half guard but Harris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harris is in guard.
Kareshnikov wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kareshnikov can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kareshnikov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kareshnikov wants to stand and escape but Harris is having none of it.
Kareshnikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harris is now in half guard.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kareshnikov tries to kick Harris off in order to stand up. Harris Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's four 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 in side control, throwing shots but Kareshnikov defends.
Check out the look on Harris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Harris takes a little break here. Kareshnikov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harris throws a head kick that half lands.
Kareshnikov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harris.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
Oleg Kareshnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Demetrius Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Demetrius Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Kareshnikov.
Kareshnikov rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demetrius 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrius Harris!
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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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