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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Angelo (ranked 1013 p4p, 58 weight class) and Chris Harper (ranked 1244 p4p, 42 weight class). Angelo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jack Parow - Cooler as Ekke. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Angelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Harper!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angelo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Angelo in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angelo.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Angelo prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelo's elbow.
Angelo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harper is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Harper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Angelo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Harper.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Harper avoids the body shot from Angelo.
Harper has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Angelo slips a straight right by Harper.
Angelo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Angelo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Angelo is looking to counter punch.
Harper takes the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Harper lands a body punch in the clinch.
Angelo is breathing heavily.
Harper works on Angelo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Harper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Angelos head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Angelo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands a body punch.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Harper.
Harper tries a body shot but Angelo blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harper presses Angelo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Harper.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
Angelo prevents a body shot from Harper.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Angelo is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him.
Harper is working Angelo over against the cage.
Harper pushes Angelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Harper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Harper.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Harper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper gets through Angelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Angelo's head.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper pushes Angelo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Harper.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Angelo's head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Harper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Harper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Harper does it's job there.
Harper misses with a hook. Angelo ducked under it nicely.
Harper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Angelo.
Harper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Harper.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Angelo wants a takedown but no success here.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelo controls his hands.
Harper is leaning against Angelo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper gets through Angelo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harper to keep the fight standing.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Chris Harper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelo controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Harper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Harper lands a body punch.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Harper.
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!
A short uppercut from Harper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angelo blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper misses with a body punch.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelo controls his hands.
Harper is leaning against Angelo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Harper tries to work over Angelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper lands a body punch.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Angelo's head.
Harper lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Harper.
Harper tries to work over Angelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angelo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper scores with a shot to the side of Angelo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper gets underhooks to prevent Angelo's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angelo's elbow.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Angelo's ribcage. Angelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper scores with a hook to the body.
Harper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Angelo can't get the takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper lands a shoulder strike.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelo controls his hands.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
Angelo slips a straight right by Harper.
Harper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angelo manages to avoid it.
Angelo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Angelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harper prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Harper lands a nice shot to the body.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Harper misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Harper.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angelo prevents a body shot from Harper.
Harper lands a nice uppercut.
Angelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Angelo blocks a body shot from Harper.
Harper prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Harper.
Harper cracks Angelo with a nice body shot.
A short left from Harper.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chris Harper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Harper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
Good body shot from Harper.
Harper lands with a right to the head.
Harper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Angelo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Angelo controls his hands.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
Angelo can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Angelo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angelo is trying to maintain a safe position but Harper gets an underhook and turns Angelo into the cage.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper is leaning against Angelo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Harper on the inside.
Harper tries to work over Angelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harper.
A right hand to the body from Harper.
Harper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Harper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harper lands a hook that snaps the head of Angelo backwards.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
Nice body punch from Harper - that landed with a thud.
Harper lands a shot to the body.
Harper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Harper.
A short left from Harper.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper lands with a short shot to the head.
Harper can't find room to land a body shot as Angelo controls the action.
Harper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas Angelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harper pushes Angelo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harper.
Angelo is rocked!
Harper tries to throw a body punch but Angelo avoids it by throwing Harper back against the cage.
Oh Angelo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper lands an uppercut.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harper tries to work over Angelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Harper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harper 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Harper!
An out of breath Chris Harper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Thomas Angelo spoke after the fight, saying 'This guy is good! But I know I am better than him!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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