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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Blachowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrius Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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214 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
1 - 4 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Blachowicz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Harris is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blachowicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blachowicz is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blachowicz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harris pulls his leg out and moves away.
Demetrius Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
Blachowicz clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blachowicz darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Blachowicz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blachowicz has Harris pushed against the cage.
Blachowicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Blachowicz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Blachowicz persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Blachowicz fails with a takedown attempt.
Blachowicz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Blachowicz is trying to pull guard but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maybe Harris would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Blachowicz lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Demetrius Harris has been cut.
Blachowicz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jan Blachowicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blachowicz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harris defends well and Blachowicz ends up having to push Harris into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Blachowicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harris defends it nicely.
Harris throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blachowicz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz tries for a takedown but Harris circles away easily
and Harris counters with a two punch combo.
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Blachowicz.
Blachowicz jumps guard and drags Harris to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Blachowicz has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blachowicz on the ground.
Harris is fighting to break Blachowicz's control of his arms but Blachowicz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blachowicz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blachowicz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blachowicz looks winded!
Blachowicz misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrius Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Blachowicz's guard.
Harris trying to control but Blachowicz is working from the bottom.
Blachowicz is striking from the bottom but Harris uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Blachowicz tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
Blachowicz is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is trying to control the action in half guard but Blachowicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Blachowicz trying to control here.
Blachowicz is trying to stand.
Blachowicz tries to roll over but Harris keeps him under control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blachowicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Harris.
Harris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harris wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blachowicz moves into the clinch.
Harris tries to pull guard but Blachowicz won't allow it.
Blachowicz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blachowicz pulls Harris into guard.
Blachowicz trying to control the position here.
Harris postures up.
Blachowicz is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Harris presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Harris takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blachowicz smiles and moves away.
Blachowicz clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Blachowicz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Demetrius Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blachowicz tries for a takedown but Harris manages to get underhooks.
Blachowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blachowicz rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Harris goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blachowicz prevents it.
Blachowicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blachowicz is breathing heavily.
Blachowicz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blachowicz throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Blachowicz forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
Harris stalling in the clinch but Blachowicz improves position.
Blachowicz jumps guard but Harris turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Blachowicz is controlling him.
Blachowicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Blachowicz keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Blachowicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Harris's cut.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Blachowicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Blachowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blachowicz gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blachowicz passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blachowicz blocks the strikes from Harris.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blachowicz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blachowicz is looking for a kimura but Harris is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blachowicz to get the leverage.
Blachowicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blachowicz tries to pass to full mount but Harris defends it.
Blachowicz is controlling the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blachowicz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harris's head.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Demetrius Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Blachowicz closes the distance and pushes Harris back into the cage.
Harris effectively controlling the action here.
Harris is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachowicz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Blachowicz has him pressed against the cage.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harris is trying to maintain a safe position but Blachowicz gets an underhook and turns Harris into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blachowicz has him pressed against the cage.
Blachowicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blachowicz pulls guard successfully.
Harris stands and steps away. Blachowicz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a low kick but Blachowicz avoids it.
Blachowicz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Blachowicz looks to move away, Harris throws a big counter combo but Blachowicz just gets out of the way.
Blachowicz rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blachowicz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Blachowicz wants to take the fight to the mat but Harris manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Demetrius Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Blachowicz.
Blachowicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blachowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harris tries to pull guard but Blachowicz holds him up against the cage and eventually Harris drops back down to his feet.
Blachowicz pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Blachowicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blachowicz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Blachowicz!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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