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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keke Mountain (ranked 3604 p4p, 433 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 4782 p4p, 508 weight class). Harvey Dent told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Mountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mountain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mountain dives in for a single leg takedown but Dent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Mountain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dent but Dent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Mountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mountain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dent misses with a two punch combination.
Mountain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dent avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Mountain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mountain shoots in and gets a takedown into Dent's guard.
Mountain tries to free his leg and advance position but Dent is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent wants to get back to his feet but Mountain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dent not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mountain throws a strike but Dent rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dent won't allow Mountain to sweep him here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dent gets to his feet - Mountain follows without any prompting.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Dent throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mountain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mountain.
Mountain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dent pinned against the ropes. Dent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dent thumps Mountain with a low kick.
Dent stuffs the takedown.
Dent throws a leg kick but Mountain checks it.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dent counters with a series of strikes. Mountain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dent tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mountain tries for a takedown but Dent circles away easily
and Dent counters with a nice body shot.
Mountain fails with the takedown.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dent will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mountain is defended easily by Dent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dent. That's going to slow Mountain down.
Keke Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dent dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent misses with a wild combination.
Mountain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mountain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dent's half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dent is looking to get back to is feet but Mountain passes into side control.
Mountain tries to move to mount but Dent blocks the move with his legs.
Dent regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent dominated that round.
That's time! Mountain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mountain.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mountain checks a leg kick.
Dent fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mountain is out of range.
Mountain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dent's waist but Dent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mountain off to one side.
Dent looks to land a combination but Mountain avoids it well.
Mountain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dent tries to avoid it but Mountain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dent to the ground. Dent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dent swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent misses with a low kick.
Mountain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dent manages to circle out of the way.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dent.
Dent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dent wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mountain.
Dent wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent is trying to get back to half guard.
Dent is pushing Mountain's head away, looking to escape. Mountain manages to hold on to the position though.
Dent gets back to half guard.
Dent keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Dent tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dent shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dent wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Dent as Mountain shoots in.
Dent keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mountain dives in for a single leg takedown but Dent sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Dent feints a counter leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mountain.
Mountain sets himself, and Dent steps forward looking for the clinch! Mountain avoids it this time.
Mountain fails to land the takedown.
Dent pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mountain is out of range and Dent settles back down.
Mountain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dent sprawls and moves away.
Mountain shoots in but Dent avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mountain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Keke Mountain has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
Mountain fails with a takedown attempt.
Mountain scores with a takedown into Dent's guard.
Mountain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dent is keeping the position for now.
Dent looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent wriggles free and stands up.
Mountain checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dent as he avoids it easily.
Dent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dent lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dent misses with a hook.
Keke Mountain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Dent lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mountain goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dent continues to drive forward.
Dent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mountain.
Mountain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dent but Dent pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Dent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keke Mountain's cut.
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.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dent throws a counter combo.
Dent wants to slow Mountain down by chopping away at his legs.
Mountain attempts a counter takedown but Dent avoids it well and moves away.
Dent tries to score with a low kick but Mountain moves his leg out of the way.
Dent slaps away a takedown attempt from Mountain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dent throws a series of punches but Mountain avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mountain or perhaps it was just good defense by Dent, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keke Mountain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dent tries a head kick but it misses.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Dent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mountain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dent fails to land with a series of punches.
Mountain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Dent. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dent connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mountain with a poor takedown
and Dent counters with a crisp one two that drops Mountain! Dent thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mountain to his feet! Mountain is in big trouble!
Mountain is rocked!
Dent leaves Mountain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dent misses with a double jab.
Mountain seems to have got his legs back now.
Dent looks to score with a jab to the body but Mountain is just out of range.
Dent throws a nice looking combination but Mountain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain goes for a double leg but Dent avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Dent continues to drive forward.
Dent throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mountain defending well as Dent loads up on a big left hand.
Mountain shoots in looking for a takedown but Dent manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mountain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mountain shoots for a double leg takedown but Dent sprawls well. He's pushed Mountain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dent misses with a double jab.
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!
Mountain tries for a takedown but Dent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dent unleashes a big counter combination but Mountain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mountain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keke Mountain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dent.
Dent looking to score a takedown here. Mountain is defending well but Dent drives through and ends up in Mountain's guard.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mountain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dent controls the pace.
Mountain throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent stays in close to Mountain's body and controls the position.
Dent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dent stands up from Mountain's guard - Dent perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dent changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dent is looking to slow Mountain down with leg kicks.
Dent scoring well with a low kick there.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Dent dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
Dent misses with a double jab.
Dent misses with a body shot.
Dent scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent lands a left and a right that send Mountain crashing to the mat, dazed. Dent thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mountain slips a jab and a cross from Dent.
Mountain throws a nice looking combination but Dent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mountain tries to keep at a distance but Dent has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dent manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Dent fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mountain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Mountain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mountain misses with a series of wild punches.
Mountain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dent circles away quickly and effectively.
Mountain fails to land with a series of punches.
Harvey Dent is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Dent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dent 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Harvey Dent!
Harvey Dent wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Harvey Dent thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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