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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Harding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Randall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randall has chosen Jasmine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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214 lbs
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190 cm
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Randall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harding is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Randall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Randall seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Harding wants to get back to his feet but Randall drags him back down.
Harding isn't going anywhere.
Randall wants to control but Harding is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding is pushing Randall's head away, looking to escape. Randall manages to hold on to the position though.
Harding might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harding is not content to let Randall control the position.
Harding is trying to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding is trying to control Randall's posture but Randall avoids it.
Harding could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harding is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Randall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harding sees it coming and defends easily.
Randall wants to take a breather but Harding is having none of it.
Randall looks winded!
Harding is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harding avoids a punch combination nicely.
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.
Harding tries to sprawl but Randall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randall wants to take a breather but Harding is having none of it.
Randall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harding. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harding missing with punches from the bottom.
Harding is trying to stand up here but Randall is controlling him well.
Harding is positioning himself well to prevent Randall advancing to mount.
Harding looking for submissions off his back.
Harding wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding kicks off Randall and gets to his feet.
Randall looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Harding!
Harding bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Harding looking to score a takedown here. Randall is defending well but Harding drives through and ends up in Randall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding is working Randall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harding lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randall has momentary wrist control but Harding slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding connects with a couple of short punches.
Harding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randall's head.
Harding keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randall's head.
Harding is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randall 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.
Harding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harding scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Harding dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Harding shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harding was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harding working the ground and pound.
Harding working the ground and pound.
Harding is working Randall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randall can do to turn this around?
Harding lands a decent elbow from side control.
Harding scores with punches from side control.
Harding stands up.
Randall looking to score a takedown here. Harding is defending well but Randall drives through and ends up in Harding's guard.
Harding manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Randall is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randall closes the distance and clinches.
Harding throws an elbow but it misses.
Harding misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randall is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harding is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randall to the mat. Randall regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Harding is working Randall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harding distracts Randall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harding controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Joel Harding overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harding lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding lands a couple of elbows.
Harding decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Harding looking to score a takedown here. Randall is defending well but Harding drives through and ends up in Randall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harding stands up from Randall's guard - Harding perhaps looking for a knockout.
Harding throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Randall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harding is in Randall's guard.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harding chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding won't allow Randall to get back to his feet.
Harding has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harding postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harding gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harding looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Randall!
Randall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Harding misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Randall looking to score a takedown here. Harding is defending well but Randall drives through and ends up in Harding's guard.
Harding pushes Randall off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harding is trying to get back to his feet.
Randall trying to control the position but Harding is working away.
Harding throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Harding dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harding takes the fight into the clinch.
Randall pulls Harding into guard.
Harding chips away with some ground and pound.
Harding stands up from Randall's guard - Harding perhaps looking for a knockout.
Randall throws a series of punches but Harding moves out of range.
Randall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harding lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding is nestled in close to Randall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harding connects with a nice short shot to Randall's temple.
Randall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randall is looking to control Harding's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randall avoid being mounted?
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harding connects with a nice short shot to Randall's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Randall's head.
Harding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harding is nestled in close to Randall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Randall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Harding working Randall over with strikes.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Randall's head.
Harding is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harding drops an elbow to the side of Randall's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Harding lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Harding there.
Harding slips a nice elbow through Randall's hands, connecting with Randall's forehead.
Harding decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Randall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Randall wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Harding manages to pass to side control.
Randall has hold of Harding's hands but Harding slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Randall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randall is rocked!
Harding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Randall is still in real trouble! Can Harding finish him?
Harding is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harding lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Harding.
Harding lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harding scores with a big shot! Randall's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Randall! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joel Harding!
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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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