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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 61 p4p, 8 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 231 p4p, 34 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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287 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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199 cm
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250 lbs
31 - 19 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada lands a high kick!
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harada manages to avoid it.
Wolf jabs Harada right on the nose. Harada blinks but takes it well.
Wolf tests Harada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harada takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harada.
Wolf clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harada misses with the head strike.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolf.
Wolf misses with some punches.
Harada lands with a light punch inside.
Harada working aggressively here.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Harada tries to work over Wolf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
Harada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harada.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Harada blocks an uppercut.
Harada lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wolf.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolf.
Harada lands a hook that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Harada is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wolf is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Harada to the mat. Harada regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf is in close to Harada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Harada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolf's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada won't allow Wolf to sweep him here.
Harada is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Harada has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harada wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Harada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wolf knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf wants to control but Harada is keeping busy.
Harada passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wolf is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf defending against the ground and pound.
Harada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolf keeps working.
Harada happy to just control the position for now.
Harada wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
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.
Wolf sneaks back into half guard.
Harada wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Harada trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Wolf is looking for a sweep. Harada is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harada wants to free his trapped foot but Wolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenuichio Harada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Harada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Howlin Wolf will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howlin Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Harada counters with a body kick.
Harada slips under a jab.
Harada lands a jab to Wolf's midsection.
Harada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wolf misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Harada.
Wolf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarada.
Wolf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Harada tries to sprawl out of it but Wolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harada misses with a body shot
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Harada misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHarada.
Harada moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Harada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harada.
Wolf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Harada is avoiding it.
Harada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Harada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harada.
Harada throws a head kick that Wolf semi-blocks.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harada scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a jab.
Harada moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Harada throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
Wolf looks to land a left hand but Harada moved out of range nicely.
Wolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Harada misses.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Harada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolf.
Harada drops his hands momentarily and Wolf takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wolf looking to score a takedown here. Harada is defending well but Wolf drives through and ends up in Harada's guard.
Harada trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harada lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wolf 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf is controlling Harada's posture.
Harada wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf pulls Harada in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harada manages to get himself to full guard.
Harada has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pablo's Boxing Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf preventing the sweep.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wolf throws a strike but Harada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wolf is adopting a defensive guard.
Harada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wolf is pulling down on Harada's head. It's preventing any offense from Harada, at least for the moment.
Harada tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolf is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kenuichio Harada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Howlin Wolf's cut.
That's time! Wolf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harada avoids it really well and circles away.
Harada shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harada.
Harada throws a sloppy head kick and Wolf moves out of range easily.
Harada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Harada.
Harada takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Harada misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wolf counter with a right hand.
Harada ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Harada throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Harada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
Harada wants to slow Wolf down by chopping away at his legs.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
and Harada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolf throws out the jab.
Harada misses with a head kick.
Wolf throws a right hand that Harada ducks under and follows up with a left that Harada also avoids with ease.
Harada wants to counter the offense by Wolf and move into the clinch position.
Wolf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harada throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from Wolf tenderised Harada's leg. Harada is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf moves in looking to clinch but Harada pushes him off.
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Wolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harada.
Harada defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Harada scores with a jab to the body.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harada goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
Harada wants the takedown. Wolf is fighting it off but Harada persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wolf's guard against the cage.
Wolf looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wolf keeping full guard, as Harada tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Harada throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's four 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.
Harada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harada jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.
Harada closes the distance but Wolf moves to the side
and Wolf counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wolf manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harada on his heels. He'll look to pass Harada's guard now, I'm sure.
Harada is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.
Wolf passes into half guard.
Harada gets full guard.
Wolf works over Harada with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Howlin Wolf.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howlin Wolf!
A victorious Howlin Wolf thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
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