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Event:
OFC: Blood Night LVIII
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1# Cage throws a body punch but Harmbe moves out of range. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cage. Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harmbe.#CL2# Cage clinches up with Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage. Cage lands a nice uppercut. Cage lands a body punch in the clinch. Cage scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harmbe lands a nice hook to Cage's body. Cage takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cage was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe. Cage scores with a body shot.
#CL2# Cage closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harmbe's efforts to push away.#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cage wants to land a leg kick but Harmbe is out of range. #T1# Cage moves out of range as Harmbe strikes. Harmbe jabs Cage right on the nose. Cage blinks but takes it well. Harmbe throws a right hand that Cage ducks under and follows up with a left that Cage also avoids with ease. Harmbe tries to clinch up. Harmbe tries to clinch there but Cage circles away.
Harmbe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cage counters with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Cage moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Cage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Harmbe down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Harmbe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2# Harmbe is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cage can pounce on him.
Cage catches Harmbe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Cage manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Harmbe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2# Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Cage connects with a leg kick. Harmbe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cage throws a front kick aimed at Harmbe's knee but Harmbe avoids it well. Harmbe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Cage displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Harmbe throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Cage clinches with his opponent.
Harmbe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cage sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2# Cage darts in and clinches Harmbe up against the cage.#BC2# Cage manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe cracks Cage with a good jab.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Cage has knocked Harmbe down with a huge combo! Cage steps away and waves a wobbly Harmbe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Harmbe walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Harmbe limp body while Cage jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cage! Johnny Cage made sure to mention his sponsor, Groove Gear in his post fight interview. Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Event:
OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1# Ritter defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. Ritter throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range. Harmbe takes one to the chin there. Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ritter misses the shot to the body. Ritter throws a series of punches but Harmbe avoids them all with ease. Harmbe lands with an uppercut that bounces Ritter off the cage and back into range. Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ritter digs a good body shot into Harmbe's ribs. Ritter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ritter misses with a hook
and Harmbe counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ritter misses with a straight left. Ritter scores with a jab to the body. Harmbe leaves Ritter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Ritter throws a combination. Harmbe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ritter throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy. Ritter shoots in looking for a takedown. Harmbe tries to sprawl out of it but Ritter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harmbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL# Ritter clinches. Harmbe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harmbe lands with a short shot to the head. I was talking to Ritter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T2# Harmbe taking a breather. Ritter lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ritter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Harmbe scores with a nice hook to the head. Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Ritter lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ritter gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ritter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Ritter uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ritter has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Ritter lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Ritter throws a head punch that misses. Ritter scores with a hook to the body. Ritter lands a shoulder strike. Ritter lands a shoulder strike. Ritter misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ritter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Ritter blocks with his arms.
Ritter wants to take the fight to the mat but Harmbe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Ritter. That's going to take a lot out of him. A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ritter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD# Ritter manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Harmbe on his heels. He'll look to pass Harmbe's guard now, I'm sure. Harmbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ritter's guard. #REVB# Ritter pulls Harmbe in close to prevent any damage. Ritter wants to sweep but no luck. Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ritter pulls Harmbe in close to prevent any damage. #T4# Harmbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ritter swivels though and keeps the full guard. Ritter controls Harmbe momentarily but Harmbe frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ritter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Ritter trying to keep a closed guard but Harmbe is proving a slippery customer.
Ritter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ritter tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Ritter dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Ritter with a nice cross. Ritter scores with a jab. Harmbe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ritter lands a brutal uppercut that launches Harmbe off his feet! Harmbe tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sylvester Ritter! Sylvester Ritter made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. In defeat, Harold Harmbe stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Event:
Nahtic vs Poirier
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Harmbe scores with a jab to the body. Gilmore walks into a left hand. Harmbe scores with a jab. Gilmore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harmbe in his tracks. Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fighters circling - Harmbe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Harmbe tries to sprawl out of it but Gilmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harmbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Harmbe fails in his attempt to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilmore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Gilmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Harmbe scores with a jab to the jaw. Gilmore throws a lazy uppercut
letting Harmbe counter with a right hand. #T1# Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Harmbe cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head. Harmbe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Gilmore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Gilmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Gilmore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD# Harmbe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Harmbe content to stall in guard here. Harmbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Gilmore wants to stand but Harmbe is controlling the position. Gilmore has momentary wrist control but Harmbe slips an elbow through the middle. Harmbe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Harmbe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Gilmore fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harmbe is out of range. Harmbe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harmbe moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilmore. Gilmore throws a head kick but Harmbe moves out of range.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilmore sees it coming and avoids it easily. As Harmbe backs off Gilmore throws a huge counter combo but Harmbe manages to avoid it all. Harmbe misses with a leg kick. Harmbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Harmbe throws out a powerful jab. Harmbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
Harmbe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gilmore manages to circle out of the way. Harmbe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4# Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore. A jab from Harmbe does it's job there. Gilmore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Gilmore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Harmbe misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely. Gilmore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harmbe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab. Gilmore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harmbe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Harmbe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilmore under the eye. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Harmbe lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. Gilmore takes a shot to the head. Gilmore lands an elbow inside. Gilmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Harmbe. Gilmore is trying to break free. Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmore can do to turn this around? Harmbe lands on the inside with an uppercut. Gilmore doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Gilmore avoids the damage to the body. Gilmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Gilmore is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Gilmore tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gilmore blocks it with crossed arms. Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards. Harmbe lands with a left to the head. #T1# Harmbe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harmbe working Gilmore over with knees to the body. Gilmore is breathing heavily. Harmbe scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head. Harmbe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#TD2# Gilmore shoots in and bounces Harmbe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Harmbe wants to sweep but no luck. We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Gilmore stops Harmbe from standing up. Harmbe keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully. #T2# Harmbe wants to control the position but Gilmore says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. 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! Harmbe wants to control but Gilmore is keeping busy and won't allow it. Harmbe is looking to improve his position.
Harmbe is looking to escape. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Harmbe tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control. Gilmore frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3# Harmbe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Gilmore wants to sweep but no luck. Gilmore being controlled here, momentarily. Harmbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now. #T4# Harmbe preventing the sweep. Gilmore has Harmbe pulled in close to control his posture. Gilmore is trying to control the position but Harmbe postures up. Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gilmore wants to stand but Harmbe is controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Gilmore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Harmbe throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot. Harmbe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gilmore misses with a hook. Harmbe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD# Harmbe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gilmore on his heels. He'll look to pass Gilmore's guard now, I'm sure. Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses. Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Gilmore wants to get back to his feet but Harmbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gilmore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Harmbe passes into half guard. Harmbe trying to pass the guard but Gilmore defending well. Harmbe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Gilmore misses with an uppercut. Anthony Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gilmore takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target. And Gilmore tries to counter it with a takedown but Harmbe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Harmbe rushes Gilmore and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harmbe scores with a shot to the side of Gilmore's head. Gilmore throws an elbow that misses.
#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe throws out a powerful jab.#TD# Harmbe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gilmore did well to prevent Harmbe getting side control.#T3# Harmbe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Harmbe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Harmbe is looking to advance position but Gilmore won't allow it. Harmbe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. This is a sustained period of stalling by Harmbe. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Anthony Gilmore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harold Harmbe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Harmbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmbe dips to his left and cracks Gilmore with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harmbe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Harold Harmbe! Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Harold Harmbe! Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Harold Harmbe!
Harold Harmbe wins by unanimous decision! Harold Harmbe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. Anthony Gilmore spoke after the fight, saying 'This is going to be my last fight, thank you fan for everything you've all done for me. But it's time for me to move on and take a break for awhile my time here I've been through a lot and you know am still young, but I will back someday and fight for the title love you guys! '.
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Event:
Mac Airt vs Norris
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luzhin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harmbe blocks it with crossed arms. Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harmbe wants to break free but Luzhin has control.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks it.
Harmbe is pushing Luzhin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage. Luzhin wants to stall.
Harmbe stalls. #T1# Harmbe is trying to force a seperation but Luzhin has the dominant position. Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Luzhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2# Luzhin gets in close and instigates a clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Luzhin. Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
A short left from Luzhin. Luzhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harmbe looking to stall.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Luzhin avoids the damage to the body. #T2# A short left from Luzhin. Luzhin landing knees to the head.
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! Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Luzhin breaks from the clinch.
Luzhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmbe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL2# Luzhin rushes Harmbe and presses him up against the cage. Luzhin's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luzhin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harmbe is breathing heavily. Luzhin with a knee to the head.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Luzhin lands with a left to the head. Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head. Luzhin stalling in the clinch.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T3# Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage, preventing Harmbe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe takes a shot to the head. Luzhin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head. Harmbe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harmbe is defending well for now. Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin slowing the pace effectively. Harmbe scores with a shoulder strike. A shot in the inside from Luzhin. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe. Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Harmbe won't want to take too many of those. Luzhin pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harmbe misses with the head strike.
Luzhin scores a nice knee to the body.
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! Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. Knees in the clinch landing for Luzhin.
#T4# Luzhin working Harmbe over with knees to the body. Harmbe takes a shot to the head. Harmbe is trying to stall.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Harmbe stalling in the clinch but Luzhin improves position. Luzhin stalling.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harmbe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Luzhin misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Harmbe misses. Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luzhin. Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin. Harmbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2# Luzhin darts in and clinches Harmbe up against the cage. Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Luzhin leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luzhin. #CL2# Luzhin moves into the clinch. Luzhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Luzhin crunches a lovely knee into Harmbe's ribcage. Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. A short left from Luzhin. Luzhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #ROC2# Harmbe is rocked! Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage, preventing Harmbe from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Luzhin landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges. Luzhin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2# Luzhin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzhin is stalling here.
Luzhin lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. #BC2# Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage.#BC2# Luzhin manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Luzhin forces Harmbe back against the cage and clinches. Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Luzhin shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harmbe is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luzhin. #T3# Knees to the body from Luzhin.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Luzhin manages to break the clinch.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Luzhin looks to land a combination but Harmbe avoids it well. #CL2# Luzhin clinches up with Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage. Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside. Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2# Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Harmbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Luzhin wants to clinch.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Luzhin blocks with his arms.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Harmbe. Harmbe is looking to control Luzhin's arms but Luzhin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harmbe has his back to the cage. Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harmbe's face.
Luzhin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Luzhin lands with a light punch inside. Luzhin lands a knee to the body.
Luzhin lands a right hand. Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harmbe blocks it with crossed arms. Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3##CL2# Luzhin moves into range and clinches up with Harmbe. Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut. Harmbe is trying to push Luzhin away but Luzhin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin prevents Harmbe from breaking the clinch. Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. A short uppercut from Luzhin. #TD# Harmbe has clasped his hands together around Luzhin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. 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! Luzhin is looking to reverse the position. Luzhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harmbe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harmbe trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom. Luzhin looking for a sweep but Harmbe has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T1# Luzhin is desperately trying to improve his position but Harmbe has a good base and remains in mount. Luzhin wants to control but Harmbe is having none of it. Luzhin is looking to improve his position but Harmbe isn't that keen on the idea. Harmbe avoids the attempt from Luzhin to control. Harmbe wants to control the pace but Luzhin is squirming around nicely. Luzhin is looking to get to half guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Harmbe looking to control and managing it successfully. Harmbe prevents Luzhin from getting the reversal. Luzhin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmbe trying to control but he's not successful this time. Harmbe content just to control the position here. Luzhin tries to lock up and control but Harmbe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3# Luzhin is looking to get to half guard. Harmbe won't let Luzhin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Luzhin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luzhin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Luzhin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Harmbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Harmbe, not yet. Luzhin trying to control but Harmbe is working from the bottom. #T4# Luzhin with a flurry of punches that miss. Harmbe wants to sweep here but Luzhin controlling him for the moment. Luzhin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Luzhin wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving. Luzhin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luzhin is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nikolai Luzhin just about did enough to take it. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R4# Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harmbe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luzhin sprawls and moves away. Harmbe throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Harmbe gets tackled into the cage by Luzhin. Luzhin maintains the clinch. #BC2# Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Luzhin misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
Luzhin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Luzhin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harmbe letting Luzhin take a breather here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Luzhin misses with a knee to the head. Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.#T1# Harmbe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Harmbe counters with a straight right hand. Nice straight punches there by Luzhin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luzhin. Luzhin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harmbe's hands. Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harmbe. Luzhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Luzhin moves into the clinch. Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Luzhin keeps control of Harmbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage.
Luzhin is pushing Harmbe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Harmbe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow. #T2# Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch. Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin with a knee to the head.
#TD# Harmbe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Luzhin is trying to control but can't.
Harmbe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Harmbe trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom. Luzhin is looking to escape. Harmbe controlling the pace. Luzhin wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Luzhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Harmbe goes for a takedown attempt but Luzhin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luzhin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4# Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harmbe throws out the jab. Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harmbe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Luzhin closes the distance and lands a one-two. Harmbe moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws an off balance right hand
and Harmbe counters with a lovely straight right hand! No joy there for Luzhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harmbe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely. Luzhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Luzhin scores with a nice right hand.
Harmbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Harmbe misses with a hook. Luzhin misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely. Harmbe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that fourth round. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Luzhin scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Luzhin misses with a left hand and Harmbe counters with a stiff right hand. Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin misses with a body kick. #CL# Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch. Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Luzhin.
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe stalling against the cage.
Luzhin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Luzhin wants to stall.
Luzhin is stalling here.
#T1# Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt. Harmbe trying to stall but Luzhin improves his position.
Luzhin gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harmbe's face.
Luzhin pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Luzhin lands with a left to the head. Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head. Harmbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luzhin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy. Luzhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Luzhin into the cage. Come on Luzhin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luzhin blocks it with crossed arms. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Luzhin stalling against the cage.
#BC2# Luzhin breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw. Nikolai Luzhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Luzhin rushes Harmbe and presses him up against the cage. Harmbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Luzhin won't allow it.
Luzhin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Luzhin has Harmbe pushed against the cage. Luzhin is defending well against a takedown attempt. Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head. Harmbe tries to stall but Luzhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harmbe tries to circle away but Luzhin has him pinned against the cage. Harmbe tries to stall but Luzhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Luzhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Luzhin avoids the damage to the body. Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin. #BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Luzhin has closed the distance and engaged Harmbe in a clinch.
Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin. Harmbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Luzhin has double underhooks. Harmbe tries to break free but Luzhin pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luzhin avoids it. Luzhin with a knee to the head.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks it.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch. Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Luzhin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin! Nikolai Luzhin is the new super heavyweight champion! A very excited looking Nikolai Luzhin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Event:
Mac Airt v Ekstrovertti
Date: Aug 10, 2018 |
#R1# Harmbe throws a big shot that misses. Spears wants to clinch. Harmbe lands a jab. Spears getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Spears is out of range. #CL2# Spears moves into the clinch. Spears misses with a body punch.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Spears is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe lands an uppercut. Spears misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spears blocking some punches.
#T1# Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Spears avoids the damage to the body. Spears working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Spears throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Spears. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spears has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe trying to land knees to the body.
Spears can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Spears tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Harmbe taking a breather.#BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Spears moves in looking to clinch but Harmbe pushes him off. Spears takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harmbe scores with a sloppy right hand. Spears should have avoided that one. Spears is looking to clinch but Harmbe is avoiding it.
#T2# Spears keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harmbe. Spears wants to clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Spears looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harmbe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Spears closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage. Harmbe is pushing Spears up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Spears tries a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks it.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Spears catches Harmbe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Spears is looking to clinch. Harmbe lands a really nice looking cross but Spears seems unphased.
Harmbe lands with a hook. Spears tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. It looks like Harmbe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3# Spears fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spears displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harmbe throws out the jab. Harmbe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Spears counters by moving into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Spears throws an elbow but misses. Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harmbe. The referee calls for Harmbe to work.
A nice left hand lands by Harmbe.
Harmbe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right from Harmbe. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Spears has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC2# Spears breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Spears throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Spears throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Spears pushes Harmbe up against the cage in a clinch.#T4# Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Spears is blocking nicely.
Spears tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harmbe is stalling here.
Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harmbe blocks an elbow strike. Spears stalling in the clinch.
Spears is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Spears into the cage. Spears trying to control the position but instead, Harmbe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spears into the cage. Harmbe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Spears is blocking nicely.
Spears misses with a body punch.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Spears is blocking nicely.
Harmbe is struggling to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Spears scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Harmbe throws a jab when Spears was well out of range. Harmbe sets himself, and Spears steps forward looking for the clinch! Harmbe avoids it this time. Spears slips a straight right by Harmbe. Harmbe throws a jab when Spears was well out of range. Spears slips under a jab from Harmbe. Harmbe throws a hook to the side of Spears's head but Spears sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spears misses with the combination.
#CL# Harmbe moves into range and clinches up with Spears. Harmbe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe working some nice short punches in the clinch. Spears misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harmbe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Spears trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Spears tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Spears blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spears working hard to break the clinch. Harmbe lands with a left to the head. Harmbe scores with a shot to the side of Spears's head. Harmbe lands with a short head shot on the inside. Spears's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Harmbe has a couple of punches blocked by Spears.
Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nice defenses there by Spears. Spears throws a right and a left that both miss. Rei Spears is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Spears takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Harmbe misses with a hook. Spears shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Harmbe.#T2# Harmbe cracks Spears with a hook to the temple - Spears is on wobbly legs here! Harmbe swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Spears falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Harmbe wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Oggleberry-Pip vs Kingsley
Date: Jul 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Harmbe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rinaldi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harmbe is in Rinaldi's guard. Rinaldi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB# Rinaldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harmbe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harmbe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! 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. Harmbe lands a couple of digs.#ROC2# Rinaldi is rocked! The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harmbe stands up over Rinaldi, holding on to his feet. Harmbe throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Rinaldi is out cold! Harmbe lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Harmbe! A victorious Harold Harmbe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Annunziata vs Magomedsharipov
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1# Harmbe throws a leg kick #TD2# and Rampage counters with a shoot takedown. Harmbe fights it but they end up in guard. Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rampage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Rampage looking to sit in guard and control but Harmbe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Harmbe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rampage is keeping the position for now. Harmbe lands a couple of decent looking shots. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe is in close to Rampage's body, working some short punches and elbows. We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Rampage preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Harmbe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1# Rampage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harmbe controlling from the top position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rampage can do anything to dispel that myth. Rampage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmbe is one step ahead there. Harmbe 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. Harmbe lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2# 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. Rampage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harmbe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Harmbe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Harmbe working some strikes from top position. Harmbe lands a couple of elbows. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harmbe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Harmbe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Harmbe looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmbe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3# Harmbe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Harmbe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Rampage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Harmbe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses. Harmbe's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck with that takedown attempt from Rampage. #T4# 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. Harmbe with a hook. Rampage fails with a takedown attempt. Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rampage tries to move into range but Harmbe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. A punch lands to the side of Rampage 's head but he takes it in his stride. Harmbe throws out a loose jab but Rampage uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rampage momentarily.
Rampage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# so Rampage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Harmbe managing to control the position. Rampage with a flurry of punches that miss. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Harmbe scores with a hook to the body. Rampage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Rampage tries to move into range but Harmbe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Harmbe misses with a body shot.
Harmbe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. An attempted straight right counter from Harmbe misses the target. A jab from Harmbe misses. Harmbe lands a body shot.
Rampage fails with a takedown attempt. Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Rampage moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rampage.
As Harmbe backs off Rampage throws a huge counter combo but Harmbe manages to avoid it all. Harmbe getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Harold Harmbe is winning the standup battle so far. Harmbe lands a jab to the nose. Harmbe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rampage. Harmbe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Rampage shoots in for a double leg but Harmbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lewis Rampage.#T1# Rampage on the wrong end of a nice jab. Harmbe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rampage under the eye. Rampage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Harmbe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rampage back to the cage. Harmbe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC# Rampage is rocked! Rampage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Harmbe counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Rampage has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harold Harmbe! After winning the bout, Harold Harmbe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Laloosh vs Oggleberry - Pip
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1# Cruz slips under a jab. Harmbe misses with a right hand and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Cruz defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. Cruz throws a head kick but Harmbe moves out of range.
#CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cruz.
Cruz with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cruz. Harmbe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. #TD# Cruz successfully pulls guard.
Cruz controls Harmbe momentarily but Harmbe frees himself. 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Harmbe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1# Harmbe prevents Cruz from getting back to his feet. Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harmbe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Harmbe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Harmbe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Cruz is looking to stand up but Harmbe isn't so interested in that idea. Harmbe stands up over Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Cruz 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. Harmbe distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Harmbe is working Cruz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2# Harmbe scoring with punches to the head and body. Harmbe cracks Cruz with a solid left hand. Harmbe scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Cruz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cruz is on top in guard.
#REVR# Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Harmbe blocks nicely. Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Harmbe trying to control the position here. #T3# Cruz postures up in Harmbe's guard and throws a big left but Harmbe blocks it. #SUB2# Harmbe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Cruz wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving. Harmbe trying to control the position.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Harmbe blocks nicely. Harmbe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Harmbe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harmbe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cruz on the side of the head. A big left from Cruz misses. It seemed like Harmbe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD# Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position. Cruz misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harmbe keeps working. 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 Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod. That's time! Cruz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harmbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Cruz avoids the body shot from Harmbe.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing. #TD# Cruz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harmbe napping and manages to drive through into side control! Harmbe tries to improve position but can't. Cruz trying to control the action but Harmbe is working from the bottom. Harmbe manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harmbe keeps trying to improve his position. Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1# Harmbe has his hands clasped together around Cruz's back. He's all about the action. Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harmbe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Harmbe is trying to get back to full guard. Harmbe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harmbe. Harmbe wants to sweep but no luck. Harmbe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Harmbe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cruz's guard. #REVB# Harold Harmbe has got the better of the ground game so far. Harmbe is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows. Harmbe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Harmbe wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. Cruz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet. Harmbe is looking to work some ground and pound but Cruz has wrist control. Harmbe is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Cruz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD# Harmbe gets caught flat footed, as Cruz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Harmbe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cruz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cruz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Harmbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Cruz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Harmbe is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2# Harmbe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into side control.
Cruz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4# Cruz wants to control but Harmbe is keeping him busy. Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harmbe some visible discomfort.
Cruz lands an elbow. Cruz throws an elbow but Harmbe slips to the side and avoids it well. Harmbe is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricardo Cruz will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Harmbe blocks a head kick by Cruz.
We've been told by Cruz's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2# Harmbe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Cruz actively working from the bottom here. Harmbe prevents Cruz from improving his position.#ES# Cruz pushes Harmbe off and gets back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2# Harmbe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Harmbe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harmbe stops Cruz from getting back to his feet.
#T1# The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harmbe lands a nice short elbow. Harmbe prevents Cruz from improving his position. Cruz gets back to full guard.
Harmbe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Harmbe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Harmbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES# Cruz pushes Harmbe off and gets back to his feet.
Harmbe misses with the combination.
#TD# Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SU# Cruz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Harmbe lands an overhand right.#TD# Cruz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Harmbe's guard. Cruz is fighting to break Harmbe's control of his arms but Harmbe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3# Harmbe tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harmbe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Harmbe keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Harmbe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cruz looking to pass the guard. Harmbe keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully. Cruz wants to pass the guard but Harmbe is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Danga de danga de dang - Cruz scores with a four punch combination! Harmbe misses with a body shot.
Ricardo Cruz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. A big left from Harmbe misses. Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Cruz is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricardo Cruz showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 28:29 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Cruz! Ricardo Cruz is the new super heavyweight champion! The defeated Harold Harmbe had this to say: 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Event:
Logan vs Batts
Date: May 31, 2018 |
#R1# Harmbe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one. Harmbe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2# Diaz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Harmbe to the ground. Diaz is now in Harmbe's guard. Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harmbe swivels though and keeps the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe 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. We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1# Diaz trying to control but Harmbe is working from the bottom. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harmbe is on top in guard.
#REVR# Harmbe works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diaz can do anything to dispel that myth. Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harmbe. Harmbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2# Diaz controls Harmbe momentarily but Harmbe frees himself. Harmbe throws a strike but Diaz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Harmbe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harmbe is keeping the position for now. Diaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Harmbe seems keen to control Diaz's posture. Harmbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Diaz is looking for a sweep. Harmbe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Harmbe 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. Harmbe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harmbe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Harmbe stalling. Harmbe working Diaz over with strikes. Harmbe looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harmbe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Harmbe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! #T4# Diaz is looking to get to half guard. Diaz regains half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harmbe in particular looking to stall. Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harmbe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T5# Harmbe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harmbe in particular looking to stall. Diaz wants to control but Harmbe is keeping busy and won't allow it. Diaz is staying active underneath Harmbe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Harmbe not landing any meaningful shots this time. Harmbe throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely. Diaz taking some punishment here, with Harmbe in his half guard. Harmbe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harmbe lands a nice short elbow. Harmbe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T6# Harmbe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harmbe lands strikes from half guard. Harmbe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Harmbe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Harmbe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Harmbe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Harmbe slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead. Diaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harmbe. Harmbe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Harmbe throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely. Harmbe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7# Nice strikes from Harmbe there. Well, if Harmbe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Harmbe trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it. Nice strikes from Harmbe there. #SUB2# Diaz actively working from the bottom here. Harmbe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diaz defending well though. #T8# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Harmbe trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diaz looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Diaz trying to control here.
Harmbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Harmbe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harmbe is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harmbe to score with a decent uppercut. Harmbe scores with a body shot.
#T9# Diaz walks into a jab. OH! Diaz has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Harmbe smells blood and charges in for the finish! Harmbe unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Diaz sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe retains his super heavyweight title! During a confident post fight interview, Harold Harmbe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Funke vs Franca
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1# Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A counter left hand to the body from Harmbe misses its target. Sampson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmbe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sampson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson misses with a wild combination.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Harmbe avoids it well. Nice shot by Harmbe.#CUT# It looks like Brock Sampson has been cut. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sampson. Harmbe misses with a body shot.
#KD# Harmbe cracks Sampson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sampson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harmbe finish him?
#ROC# Sampson is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! No joy there for Sampson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sampson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Harmbe. Sampson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Harmbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe is the new super heavyweight champion! Post fight, Harold Harmbe took to the microphone: 'I'm Retiring :0'.
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Event:
KOFC 97 - Petrov vs Kromog
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard. Carter is pushing down on Harmbe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harmbe is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through. Carter is looking to take a break and control but Harmbe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Carter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmbe defending well though. Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Harmbe's head. Carter drops an elbow to the side of Harmbe's head. Carter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter drops an elbow to the side of Harmbe's head. Carter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Carter lands strikes from half guard.#T1# Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Harmbe defending well though. Harmbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harmbe keeps control of the position for the meantime. Carter throwing shots but Harmbe is blocking nicely. Carter working the head and body with strikes. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carter lands a nice short elbow. Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Carter slips a nice elbow through Harmbe's hands, connecting with Harmbe's forehead. My spies in ~T~ Troid - Gym inform me that Carter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Carter in particular looking to stall.#T2# Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Carter is thwarting Harmbe's attempts to control the position. Harmbe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter. Harmbe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carter scores with a couple of nice shots. Carter working the head and body with strikes. Harmbe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Carter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Harmbe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Carter stalling away here and it's allowed Harmbe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Carter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3# Harmbe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Carter wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving. Harmbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carter. Carter chips away with some ground and pound. Carter throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Harmbe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Carter scoring with punches to the head and body. Carter wants to pass the guard but Harmbe is keeping the position. Harmbe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Carter lands a couple of elbows. Harmbe looking to control.
Carter wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carter with a flurry of punches that miss. Carter landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##TD2# Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Harmbe is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Carter looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Harmbe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harmbe's head. Carter passes Harmbe's left leg - he's now in half guard. Carter trying to control from Harmbe's half guard. Harmbe has other ideas though and has regained full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Harmbe looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Carter connects with a couple of short punches. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carter's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Carter lands a couple of decent looking shots. Carter throws a big elbow that misses. We've been hearing good reports from Harmbe's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harmbe swivels though and keeps the full guard. Carter postures up.
Carter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Carter is in close to Harmbe's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Carter won't allow Harmbe to sweep him here. Harmbe wants to stand and escape but Carter is having none of it. Carter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Carter scoring with punches to the head and body. Harmbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there. Carter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Harmbe keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. Carter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Carter distracts Harmbe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Carter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harmbe's head. John Carter has got the better of the ground game so far. Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Carter throws an elbow that misses. Harmbe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carter's guard. Nice move by Harmbe!#REVR# Carter is trying to keep Harmbe in close.
Harmbe trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom. Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Carter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carter thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Carter trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Carter doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Carter keeping full guard, as Harmbe tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harmbe scores with a jab to the jaw. Harold Harmbe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harmbe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it. Harmbe just misses with a punch to the body.
Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harmbe tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harmbe to the ground. Harmbe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# Carter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Harmbe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Carter prevents Harmbe from getting the reversal. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carter working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Carter shoots in looking for a takedown but Harmbe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Harmbe digs a good hook to Carter's body.
#TD2# Carter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Harmbe taking some punishment here, with Carter in his half guard. Harmbe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter. Carter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Carter winds up and cracks Harmbe with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harmbe has hold of Carter's hands but Carter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harmbe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Harmbe wants to control but Carter passes easily into half guard.
#T1# Carter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Carter working Harmbe over with strikes. Carter working Harmbe over with strikes. Carter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Harmbe is looking to improve his position.
Harmbe taking some punishment here, with Carter in his half guard. Carter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Harmbe is desperately trying to improve his position but Carter has a good base and remains in mount.#T2# Carter unloading with bombs! Harmbe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though. Carter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Carter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Carter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harmbe is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harmbe avoid being mounted? Carter is pressing down on Harmbe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harmbe is holding on for now. Harmbe trying to control from the bottom.
Carter controlling the pace. #T3# Carter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carter not landing any meaningful shots this time. Carter blocks the strikes from Harmbe.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Carter lands a nice short elbow. Harmbe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Carter lands a couple of decent looking shots. Carter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Carter with a nice head shot there. Carter is looking to work some ground and pound but Harmbe has wrist control. Carter cracks Harmbe with a solid left hand.#T4# Harmbe has momentary wrist control but Carter slips an elbow through the middle. Carter works over Harmbe with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2# Harmbe is rocked! Carter landing some decent shots from guard. Oh Harmbe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Carter cracks Harmbe with a solid left hand. Carter looking to sit in guard and control but Harmbe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Carter wants to sweep here but Harmbe controlling him for the moment. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
#REVB# Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now. Carter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harmbe's head. 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! Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carter's corner. There ya go! There ya go! John Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight! John Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Carter! An out of breath John Carter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm Retiring :0'.
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Event:
Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Harmbe rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.#BC2# Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. Harmbe looks to land a body kick but Wallace moved away. Wallace scores with a body shot.
Harmbe misses with a wild body shot. Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Harmbe's shoulder, as Harmbe tries to avoid the shot. Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Wallace keeps the fight on the outside. Harmbe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Harmbe blocks a jab. A big left from Wallace misses. Harmbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wallace looks to land a combination. Harmbe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Harmbe staying out of range there. Wallace slips a jab from Harmbe. Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harmbe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe misses with a hook
and Wallace counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1# Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace. A shot to the body from Harmbe misses and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harmbe misses the shot to the body. A countering left hand to the body from Wallace misses. Harmbe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Wallace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harmbe throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A telegraphed right hand from Harmbe misses the target. A nice side step and Wallace releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#KD2# Wallace lands a left and a right that send Harmbe crashing to the mat, dazed. Wallace thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Harmbe is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wallace thuds a left hand into Harmbe's body. Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Harmbe. Wallace unleashes a big counter combination but Harmbe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now.#CL# Harmbe clinches up against the cage.#T2# Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2# Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe lands with a cross. Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmbe.
Harmbe is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Wallace throws a right hand that Harmbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmbe also avoids with ease. It looked like Harmbe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Harmbe takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. Wallace throws a hook but Harmbe avoids it easily. Harmbe throws a lazy uppercut
and Wallace counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wallace scores with a hook to the body. Harmbe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Harmbe throws out a loose jab but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe misses with a jab to the body
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##KD2# Wallace lands a big uppercut and Harmbe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harmbe looks OK. Wallace waves Harmbe back to his feet! Harmbe staying out of range there. Harmbe takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harmbe throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range. William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Wallace slips the punch. Harmbe throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease. Wallace now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wallace misses the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Harmbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Harmbe. Harmbe misses with a double jab
and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2# Wallace lands a big uppercut and Harmbe crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harmbe looks OK. Wallace waves Harmbe back to his feet! Harmbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wallace.
We've been informed that Wallace has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4# Harmbe misses with a straight left. Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace slips under a jab from Harmbe.#CL# Harmbe clinches up against the cage. Knees to the body from Harmbe.
#BC2# Wallace breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target. Harmbe misses the body punch #KD2# and Wallace counters with a nice right hand that sends Harmbe toppling to the canvas! Harmbe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wallace finish him?! Harmbe misses with a straight right. Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Harmbe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wallace just manages to avoid it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing. Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Harmbe.
#CL# Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Wallace looks to throw the jab but Harmbe is out of range. Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harmbe with a nice cross. Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmbe. Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmbe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace. Harmbe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wallace. Wallace circles away out of range and recomposes himself. No luck for Harmbe with that takedown attempt. As Harmbe backs off Wallace throws a huge counter combo but Harmbe manages to avoid it all. Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harmbe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off. Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. Wallace throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range. As Wallace looks to move away, Harmbe throws a big counter combo but Wallace just gets out of the way. Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Wallace pushes him off.#T1# Wallace slips a jab from Harmbe. Harmbe throws a nice looking combination but Wallace bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Harmbe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wallace, as that shot connected.
Harmbe misses the body punch and Wallace counters with a two punch combo. #CUT2# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. Wallace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Wallace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harmbe to score with a decent uppercut. Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Harmbe gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Harmbe tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wallace is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Harmbe buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Harmbe!! Harmbe is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wallace throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace! William Wallace took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, XFighter Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. In defeat, Harold Harmbe stepped up to the mic, saying 'This might have been my last fight tonight'.
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Event:
Gladiators 71 Wallace v Bravo
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Harmbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rockwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmbe walks away with a smile on his face. Rockwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rockwell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Harmbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Rockwell is blocking nicely.
Harmbe scores a nice knee to the body.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
I was talking to Rockwell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rockwell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmbe to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lew Rockwell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rockwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Rockwell blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rockwell fails to pull guard.
Harmbe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Rockwell is trying to pull guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rockwell tries to pull guard but Harmbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Rockwell drops back down to his feet.
Rockwell tries to pull guard but Harmbe won't allow it.
#T1# Rockwell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmbe smiles and moves away.
Harmbe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockwell.#KD2# Oooooh!!! Harmbe has knocked Rockwell down with a huge combo! Harmbe steps away and waves a wobbly Rockwell back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2# It looks like Lew Rockwell has been cut. Rockwell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. Rockwell wants to clinch.#TD2# Harmbe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ROC2# Rockwell is rocked! Rockwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. 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! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harmbe lands a nice short elbow. Oh Rockwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Harmbe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rockwell! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmbe postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rockwell bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Harmbe and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Harmbe! A very excited looking Harold Harmbe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON VIII
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Kisqali connects with a jab. Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe throws a body punch but Kisqali moves out of range. It looked like Kisqali wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Harmbe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kisqali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harmbe manages to avoid it. Harmbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kisqali.
#CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2# Harmbe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kisqali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Harmbe has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kisqali. This has been an exciting period of action! Harmbe throws strikes from the back but Kisqali rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Kisqali. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kisqali working a defensive guard here.
Harmbe stands up over Kisqali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe looking to pass the guard. #T1# Kisqali wants to sweep here but Harmbe controlling him for the moment. Harmbe postures up.
Kisqali can't keep his opponent in guard - Harmbe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Kisqali tries to roll over but Harmbe keeps him under control. Nice strikes from Harmbe there. Kisqali is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2# Harmbe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Harmbe is pressing down on Kisqali's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kisqali is holding on for now. Harmbe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2# Kisqali trying to hold on to Harmbe's head to control him but Harmbe postures up.
Harmbe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Harmbe is looking for a kimura but Kisqali is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harmbe to get the leverage. Kisqali is staying active underneath Harmbe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Harmbe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Harmbe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kisqali tries to roll over but Harmbe keeps him under control. Harmbe throwing shots but Kisqali is blocking nicely. Harmbe is looking to take a break and control but Kisqali is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Harmbe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3# Kisqali is pressing down on Harmbe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Harmbe landing some decent shots from guard. Harmbe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kisqali's head. Harmbe stands up over Kisqali, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Harmbe is working Kisqali over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Harmbe is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows. Harmbe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Harmbe landing with the ground and pound. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Harmbe tries to free his leg and advance position but Kisqali is retaining full guard. #T4# Harmbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kisqali is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kisqali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Harmbe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kisqali has wrist control. Harmbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harmbe looking to pass the guard. Harmbe works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Kisqali manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Harmbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kisqali trying to keep a closed guard but Harmbe is proving a slippery customer.
Harmbe wants to pass the guard but Kisqali is keeping the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Nice straight punches there by Harmbe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harmbe. Kisqali throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily. Kisqali throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2# Harmbe drives through with a takedown into Kisqali's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Harmbe stopping the sweep attempt from Kisqali. Harmbe throwing strikes but missing. Harmbe is in close to Kisqali's body, working some short punches and elbows. Harmbe connects with a couple of short punches. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harmbe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kisqali's guard. Kisqali taking some punishment here, with Harmbe in his half guard. Harmbe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Harmbe wants to control but Kisqali is keeping him busy. #T1# Harmbe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kisqali haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Kisqali wants to get back to full guard. Harmbe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kisqali's head. Ground and pound from Harmbe. Kisqali keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Harmbe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Harmbe working over Kisqali with some ground and pound. Kisqali looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Harmbe is thwarting Kisqali's attempts to control the position. Harmbe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Harmbe thows a huge punch but Kisqali dodges it nicely.
Kisqali is in trouble now - Harmbe has advanced to mount! #T2# Harmbe working Kisqali over with strikes here. Kisqali in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Kisqali keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harmbe dominating with strikes here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harmbe breaks from Kisqali's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2# It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut. Harmbe trying to control but he's not successful this time. Harmbe landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2# Kisqali is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Harmbe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Kisqali is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON VI
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1# Tropical lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL# Tropical clinches with his opponent.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harmbe. Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical. Harmbe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards. Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage. Harmbe is trying to break the clinch but Tropical has him pressed against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head. Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harmbe stalls. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
Tropical gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Tropical managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Tropical is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy. Harmbe misses with some punches.
Tropical tries to work over Harmbe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1# Tropical throws an elbow that misses.
Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harmbe up against the cage. Tropical lands an uppercut. Tropical stalling in the clinch but Harmbe improves position. I was talking to Tropical's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harmbe's defenses. Tropical works on Harmbe's body with a couple of short punches. Harmbe blocks an elbow strike. Harmbe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tropical has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe throws a head punch that misses. A nice left hand lands by Harmbe.
Harmbe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Tropical scores with a shoulder strike. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tropical. #BC2# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tropical lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harmbe circles away quickly and effectively.#T2##KD# Tropical lands a left and a right that send Harmbe crashing to the mat, dazed. Tropical thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Some wild striking there from Harmbe.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely. Tropical avoids the head kick by Harmbe.
Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Tropical was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tropical displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harmbe throws out the jab. Tropical is looking to counter punch. Tropical misses with a series of wild punches.
Tropical connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tropical was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe.#CL# Tropical has Harmbe up against the cage in a clinch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Harmbe shrugs off. Tropical lands a body punch in the clinch. A hook to the body from Tropical.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3# Harmbe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Tropical tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Harmbe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tropical gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical. Tropical lands a body punch. Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harmbe lands a nice uppercut. Harmbe trying to control the position but instead, Tropical has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harmbe into the cage. Tropical lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Tropical. Tropical lands with a short shot to the head. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Tropical is blocking nicely.
Tropical prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4# Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Tropical.
Harmbe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Harmbe scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head. Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harmbe's defenses. Harmbe looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Tropical. Tropical is leaning against Harmbe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Harmbe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical. Harmbe takes an elbow to the temple. Tropical stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Tropical dominated that round. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Harmbe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harmbe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Harmbe misses with a straight left. Tropical misses with a body shot.
Harmbe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harmbe looks to score with a jab to the body but Tropical is just out of range. Harmbe scores with a decent looking hook. Tropical swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Tropical looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely. Tropical moves in looking to clinch but Harmbe pushes him off. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tropical throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tropical takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely. A left and a right from Tropical both land. Nice combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target. Harmbe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tropical defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. #T1# Harmbe lands a body shot.
Harmbe connects with the punch. Tropical tries to clinch but Harmbe is having none of it. Harmbe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Harmbe misses with a body punch
enabling Tropical to counter with a crisp jab. Tropical swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Harmbe moves into the clinch. Tropical is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmbe can do to turn this around? Harmbe blocking some punches.
Tropical lands with a short head shot on the inside. Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tropical just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harmbe's brow. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harmbe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Pollo Tropical has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harmbe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tropical misses with a body punch.
#T2# Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut. Tropical lands a damaging elbow. Harmbe pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harmbe misses with a short punch on the inside. Tropical gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harmbe is struggling to control the position. Tropical goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harmbe or not. Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tropical lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Tropical holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3# Harmbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tropical works on Harmbe's body with a couple of short punches. Tropical lands a left hand.
Tropical pushes off an throws an elbow but Harmbe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harmbe is breathing heavily. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tropical. Tropical manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tropical has Harmbe pushed against the cage. Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Tropical avoids the damage to the body. #T4# Harmbe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe trying to stall but Tropical improves his position.
Harmbe stalling in the clinch but Tropical improves position. Harmbe seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Tropical is blocking nicely.
Harmbe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropical. Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe. Tropical looks to throw an elbow but misses. A short uppercut from Tropical. Nice elbow from Tropical. This has been an exciting period of action! Tropical lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tropical blocks it with crossed arms. Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside. Tropical lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Tropical dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. That's time! 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. #R3# Harmbe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tropical throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range. Tropical tries to clinch but Harmbe moves out of range. Harmbe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harmbe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tropical.
Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Tropical moves away and avoids it. Tropical avoids the body shot from Harmbe.
Tropical swinging wildly here.
Harmbe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe taking a breather. Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Tropical lands an elbow that stopped Harmbe in his tracks for a moment. Tropical stops a takedown attempt from Harmbe.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Tropical throws an elbow that misses.
Tropical lands a body shot. Tropical is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body. Tropical is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tropical throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Tropical lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Harmbe's ribcage. Harmbe let out a lung full of air as it connected. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch. Harmbe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe is trying to break the clinch but Tropical has him pressed against the cage. Tropical lands an elbow just above Harmbe 's eye. Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. 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! Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe blocks an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage. Harmbe working hard to break the clinch.#T3# Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head. Harmbe looking to slow down the pace here. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Tropical blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Tropical fails in his attempt to clinch. Tropical tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away. Tropical is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pollo Tropical is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmbe misses with a combination
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut. Tropical throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmbe. Tropical throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely. Harmbe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tropical manages to avoid it. Tropical was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harmbe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tropical looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Harmbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# Tropical scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A jab from Harmbe finds it's way through Tropical's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tropical gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harmbe. Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Tropical slips the punch. Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tropical sees it coming and avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing. Harmbe throws a right hand that misses
and Tropical counters with a nice uppercut. Tropical moves away from the strike by Harmbe. Harmbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Tropical pushes Harmbe up against the cage in a clinch. Harmbe prevents a body shot from Tropical. Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Pollo Tropical showed his dominance in that final round. Well Tropical has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pollo Tropical! Pollo Tropical thanked the fans post fight for their support. Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'Time for heavyweight.'.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON IV
Date: Oct 01, 2017 |
#R1# Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Wallace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. A shot to the body from Harmbe misses and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harmbe jabs Wallace to the body, keeping him at a distance. Harmbe takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses. Harmbe throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Harmbe tries to clinch there but Wallace circles away.
#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and pushes Wallace back into the cage. Harmbe has Wallace pressed against the cage, preventing Wallace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC# Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wallace swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wallace darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Harmbe rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage. Wallace definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Harmbe.
#T1# Harmbe misses with a body shot.
Harmbe throws an off balance right hand
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Wallace misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Harmbe darts in and clinches Wallace up against the cage.#BC2# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Harmbe misses. #CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch. Harmbe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harmbe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wallace's face.
#TD2# Harmbe wants the takedown. Wallace is fighting it off but Harmbe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wallace's guard against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe throws a big right hand that misses. Harmbe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Harmbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard. Harmbe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Harmbe throws a big right hand that misses. Harmbe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harmbe. Harmbe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Wallace working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harmbe. Harmbe is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallace has wrist control. Harmbe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Harmbe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Harmbe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3# Harmbe cracks Wallace with a solid left hand.#SUB2# Harmbe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Wallace controls Harmbe momentarily but Harmbe frees himself. Harmbe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses. Harmbe trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harmbe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wallace rather than just go for the knockout.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Wallace keeps the fight on the outside. Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Harmbe forces Wallace back against the cage and clinches. Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wallace's efforts to push away.#BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harmbe throws a combination that misses and Wallace counters with a straight right hand. Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target. Wallace is looking to counter punch. The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch. Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Harmbe misses with some punches.
Harmbe tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace wants to break free but Harmbe has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Harmbe misses with a jab to the body
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut. Harmbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harmbe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harmbe misses with a wild combination.
Wallace blocks a jab. Wallace misses with a wild combination.
Wallace keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe misses with a looping left. Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Harmbe misses with a combination
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo. William Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Harmbe misses with a double jab.
Harmbe throws a sloppy body shot
letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Harmbe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Harmbe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2# Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. #BC2# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe tries for a takedown but Wallace circles away easily letting Wallace counter with a right hand. Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab. William Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2# Harmbe clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Wallace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Harmbe has Wallace up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2##BC# Wallace manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Harmbe backpedaling.
Harmbe lunges at Wallace with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wallace's hand. #CL2# Harmbe rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage. Harmbe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2# Harmbe has hold of one of Wallace's legs. Wallace is fighting the takedown attempt but Harmbe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Harmbe throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely. Harmbe throws an elbow that misses. Wallace uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harmbe's guard. Nice move by Wallace!#REVR##SUB2# Harmbe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wallace should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Harmbe has tightened it up now! Wallace should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1# Berinho lands a head kick. Harmbe smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Berinho misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy. Harmbe looks to score with a jab to the body but Berinho is just out of range. Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berinho. Harmbe 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. Berinho avoids the head kick by Harmbe.
Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Berinho slips the punch. Harmbe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Berinho just misses with a punch to the body.
Harmbe with a nice cross.#CUT2# It looks like Gaucho Berinho has been cut. Berinho slips a straight right by Harmbe. Berinho throws a nice looking combination but Harmbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2# Harmbe cracks Berinho with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Berinho looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harmbe finish him?
#ROC2# Berinho is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! BAM! Harmbe delivers a spinning backfist that drops Berinho like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FFA 36: Revolution
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1# Yervoy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harmbe finds it's way round the side to connect with Yervoy's head. Harmbe connects with a nice looking jab.
Yervoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harmbe. Yervoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Harmbe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yervoy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Harmbe lands a really nice looking cross but Yervoy seems unphased.
Harmbe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yervoy.
Yervoy lands a body shot.
Harmbe is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Harmbe throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Yervoy to counter with a crisp jab. Harmbe connects with a jab. Harmbe misses with a wild body shot. Harmbe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yervoy to counter with a crisp jab. Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Yervoy takes a knee to the side of the body. Yervoy misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Yervoy.
Harmbe working Yervoy over with knees to the body.#T1# Harmbe lands a good knee to the midsection. Yervoy won't want to take too many of those. Harmbe lands a nice uppercut. Harmbe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yervoy misses with a punch to the body.
Harmbe stalls. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yervoy lands a left hand.
Yervoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2# Harmbe has picked Yervoy up - he's going for a ride! Harmbe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Yervoy tries to roll over but Harmbe keeps him under control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe winds up and cracks Yervoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Yervoy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jitsu Jim, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Yervoy is staying active underneath Harmbe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Yervoy tries to roll over but Harmbe keeps him under control. Yervoy moves into full guard.
#T2# 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!#SUB# Harmbe is posturing up here but Yervoy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Harmbe tries to roll out but it's too tight and Harmbe has to tap! Slick submission there by Yervoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ipilimumab Yervoy! Ipilimumab Yervoy gave a mention to Dauntless in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'Time for heavyweight.'.
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Event:
FFA 32: Wasteland
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1# Zuev lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand. Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Harmbe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Harmbe throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Zuev lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand. Harmbe misses with a wild body shot. Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zuev . A looping hook to the body misses from Zuev . Harmbe does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Harmbe closes the distance and pushes Zuev back into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe. Zuev working hard to break the clinch. Harmbe has Zuev pressed against the cage.
Harmbe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harmbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuev is defending well for now. Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
#BC2# Zuev manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zuev swats him away and circles back towards the center. Zuev has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harmbe is landing a low percentage of strikes. Zuev slips under a jab. Zuev lands the left hand.#T1# Harmbe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Zuev lands with a straight right. Harmbe didn't see that one coming. Harmbe tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance. Konstantin Zuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe stalks Zuev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zuev 's face. Zuev staggers backwards, shaken. Zuev throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range. Zuev misses with a straight right. Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Zuev is out of range. Zuev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harmbe on the side of the head. Zuev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuev looks to throw the jab but Harmbe is out of range. Zuev blocks a head kick by Harmbe.
A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Zuev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe. Decent striking displayed by Harmbe there. Harmbe blocks a jab. Zuev throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely. Harmbe looks to land a combination but Zuev avoids it well. Konstantin Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zuev scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zuev as he jumps to the side. #T2# No joy there for Zuev , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev cracks Harmbe with a good jab. Zuev slips under a jab. Harmbe misses with a straight right. Zuev throws a right hand that Harmbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmbe also avoids with ease. Zuev slips under a jab. Zuev digs a good body shot into Harmbe's ribs. Harmbe misses with the combination.
Zuev lands with an overhand left. Harmbe thows a left - swing and a miss! Zuev swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Harmbe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zuev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Zuev throws an overhand right that lands on Harmbe's shoulder, as Harmbe tries to avoid the shot. It looked like Harmbe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuev .#T3# Zuev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harmbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Harmbe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Zuev . Zuev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Harmbe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Harmbe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zuev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Harmbe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Zuev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Zuev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot. Zuev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jab by Zuev . Harmbe tries to clinch but Zuev moves out of range. Zuev lands a body shot.
Zuev throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Harmbe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Zuev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harmbe's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zuev . A swing and a miss from Zuev . The fighters circle momentarily. Zuev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook. Harmbe swings widly with a right hand
and Zuev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# Zuev throws a right and a left that Harmbe avoids nicely. Harmbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Harmbe misses with a double jab.
Harmbe misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely. Zuev throws out a counter right but Harmbe avoids it with no problem. Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Zuev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev . Zuev darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Zuev throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily. Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zuev with a body punch. A glancing blow. The fighters circling - Zuev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Harmbe fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harmbe lands a really nice looking cross but Zuev seems unphased.
Harmbe throws a big shot that misses. Zuev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Harmbe misses with a hook. Zuev ducked under it nicely. Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Zuev saw that one coming. Harmbe lands with a straight right. Zuev didn't see that one coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2##CL# Harmbe moves into the clinch. Zuev scores with a nice hook to the head. Zuev avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
Zuev is working Harmbe over against the cage. Zuev working hard to break the clinch. Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harmbe tries to pull guard but Zuev forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it.#BC2# Zuev 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zuev looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely. Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Zuev slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zuev . Zuev throws a series of strikes that have Harmbe backpedaling.
Zuev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmbe doesn't seem bothered though. This has been an exciting period of action! Zuev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD# Harmbe scores with a takedown into Zuev 's guard.#ES2# Zuev has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Harmbe off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harmbe can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Harmbe prevents a body shot from Zuev . Zuev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harmbe effectively controlling the action here. Zuev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Harmbe lands a right hand. A right handed body shot lands from Harmbe.
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Zuev blocks with his arms.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Konstantin Zuev has been cut. Harmbe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Harmbe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zuev scores with a shot to the side of Harmbe's head. Harmbe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Zuev wants to break free but Harmbe has control.
#BC2# Zuev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Good exchange - Zuev coming out on top. Harmbe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zuev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Harmbe fails with the takedown. Zuev looks to land a left hand but Harmbe moved out of range nicely.#T3# Harmbe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Harmbe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. A big left from Zuev misses. Zuev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zuev throws a series of punches but Harmbe moves out of range. As Zuev looks to move away, Harmbe throws a big counter combo but Zuev just gets out of the way. Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zuev . Zuev slips under a jab from Harmbe. Zuev scores with a sloppy right hand. Harmbe should have avoided that one. Harmbe takes one on the button. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe. Harmbe slips under a jab. Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe. Harmbe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harmbe is looking to clinch. Good shot there by Harmbe. Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown but Zuev manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harmbe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zuev lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zuev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harmbe.#T4# Zuev connects with a single shot there. Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot. Harmbe defending well as Zuev loads up on a big left hand. Good standup being displayed there by Harmbe as he connects with a hook. Harmbe scores with a hook to the body. Zuev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Konstantin Zuev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zuev stuns Harmbe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Harmbe missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Zuev moved out of range nicely. Zuev throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it. Zuev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harmbe eats them both and turns towards Zuev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmbe.
Zuev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zuev scores with a nice strike. Zuev getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Harmbe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Zuev lands a jab to the nose. Zuev misses with a hook. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Konstantin Zuev 's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Harmbe darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Zuev misses with a double jab.
Zuev slips a jab and a cross from Harmbe.
Good exchange - Zuev coming out on top. Harmbe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harmbe dodges the punch combination from Zuev .
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zuev paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harmbe blocks a jab. Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big right from Harmbe misses. Zuev looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zuev swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe works over Zuev 's head and body with a nice combination. Zuev loads up on a big right hand but Harmbe slips the punch. A big right from Harmbe misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe ducks right into an uppercut from Zuev . Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1# Harmbe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A jab from Zuev finds it's way through Harmbe's defenses. Zuev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Zuev ducks under a wild hook from Harmbe. Zuev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zuev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Harmbe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Zuev thuds his right hand into Harmbe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A combination from Zuev does no damage. Harmbe is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev moves away from the strike by Harmbe. Zuev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe tries to move into range but Zuev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Harmbe ducks down to avoid it. Zuev lands with a hook. Harmbe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Nice uppercut there from Zuev . Harmbe thuds his right hand into Zuev 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Harmbe walks into a stiff left hand from Zuev . A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target. Zuev thuds a left hand into Harmbe's body. Harmbe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev lands with an overhand left. Harmbe misses with a head kick.
Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zuev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab from Zuev . Zuev missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zuev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC2# Harmbe is rocked! Harmbe moves into range and connects with a jab. Zuev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harmbe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Zuev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Konstantin Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##CL# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuev .
Zuev blocking some punches.
Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now. Zuev is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Zuev into the cage. Zuev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
#BC2# Zuev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Zuev looks to land a combination. Harmbe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Harmbe tries to score with a low kick but Zuev moves his leg out of the way. Harmbe throws out a loose jab but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it. Zuev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harmbe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Harmbe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. This has been an exciting period of action! Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harmbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4# Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Donk. Zuev catches Harmbe right on the button with a cross. Zuev lands a head shot. Zuev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Zuev slips a straight right by Harmbe. No joy there for Harmbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuev lands a nice looking body shot.
Harmbe tries to clinch up but Zuev circles away and keeps his distance. Zuev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sloppy strikes from Zuev . Those never looked like landing. #CL# Harmbe gets a clinch. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zuev avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harmbe takes a shot to the head. A body shot lands from Harmbe.
Zuev stalls. #BC2# Zuev breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Konstantin Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Zuev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zuev ! In his post fight interview, Konstantin Zuev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been real, its been fun, but it aint been real fun.'.
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Event:
FFA 28: Von Richter vs Deluxe
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Harmbe clinches up against the cage.#BC# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Preuss tries to clinch but Harmbe moves out of range. A jab from Harmbe misses. The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harmbe throws a hook but Preuss avoids it easily. Preuss is looking for the big counter here. Preuss slips a jab and a cross from Harmbe.
#CL2# Preuss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harmbe, pushing him back against the cage. Harmbe lands a nice knee to the body. Preuss working Harmbe over with knees to the body.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe misses with a two punch combination.
Harmbe backing away here, and Preuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Harmbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Preuss counters with a flying knee. Nice. #CL# Harmbe instigates a clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Preuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe can't find room to land a body shot as Preuss controls the action.
#T1# A short right from Preuss. Harmbe is looking for a takedown. Preuss lands a body punch. Preuss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Preuss is pressed up against the cage. Harmbe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Preuss down to the mat. Preuss avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Harmbe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2# Preuss closes the distance and clinches. Harmbe misses with a body punch.
Harmbe tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Preuss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Preuss.
Preuss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Preuss tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Preuss back against the cage. Preuss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Preuss has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Preuss is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him.#TD# Preuss is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harmbe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Preuss to the mat. Preuss regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Harmbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2# Harmbe throws a big right hand that misses. Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Preuss has Harmbe pulled in close to control his posture. Preuss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harmbe controls the pace. Harmbe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3# Preuss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harmbe is one step ahead there. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Harmbe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Preuss moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Preuss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harmbe throwing a counter right hand but Preuss manages to avoid it. Preuss tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Harmbe to counter with a crisp jab. Harmbe swinging wildly here.
Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Preuss is out of range. #CL2# Preuss rushes Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Harmbe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Preuss fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Preuss fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL# Preuss tries to keep at a distance but Harmbe has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4# Preuss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Preuss connects with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Preuss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short left from Preuss. Harmbe blocking some punches.
Harmbe is working for takedown but Preuss is calmly controlling the position for now. Preuss managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe looking for a takedown. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Preuss.
Preuss prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Preuss uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Harmbe misses with a head kick.
Harmbe throws a series of punches but Preuss avoids them all with ease. Harmbe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harmbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Preuss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Preuss is looking to clinch. Harmbe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sloppy strikes from Harmbe. Those never looked like landing. Harmbe throws a hook to the side of Preuss's head but Preuss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Preuss tries to clinch up. Preuss moves forwards but Harmbe connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Preuss fails in his attempt to clinch. Harmbe staying out of range there. Harmbe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Preuss wants to clinch. Harold Harmbe is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Harmbe throws a sloppy head kick and Preuss moves out of range easily. Preuss is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harmbe swings widly with a right hand
and Preuss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Preuss. Harmbe scores with a hook to the body. Preuss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Preuss tries to clinch there but Harmbe circles away.
#CL2# Preuss instigates a clinch. Preuss is looking to control Harmbe's arms but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Preuss has his back to the cage. Preuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Harmbe. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Preuss avoids it. Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Preuss avoids the damage to the body. Preuss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Preuss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aaron Preuss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Preuss throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Harmbe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Harmbe tries a body shot but Preuss blocks it.
Preuss swings wildly with an uppercut but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. Preuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Harmbe. Preuss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Preuss blocks it.
#BC2# Preuss manages to break the clinch.
Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circle momentarily. Harmbe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preuss can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! A punch lands to the side of Preuss 's head but he takes it in his stride. Preuss wants to clinch. Preuss slips a jab from Harmbe. Harmbe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Preuss moves out of range as Harmbe strikes. Harmbe backing away here, and Preuss unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3# Harmbe tries to clinch but Preuss moves out of range. Harmbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harmbe misses the shot to the body. #CL# Harmbe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Preuss stops a takedown attempt from Harmbe.
Preuss lands a shoulder strike. Harmbe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Preuss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Preuss.
Preuss tries to land a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks with his arms.
Preuss on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harmbe trying to land knees to the body.
Harmbe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Preuss has him pressed against the cage. Preuss struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
Preuss has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Preuss avoids it. Harmbe looking to stall.
#T4# Preuss misses with a hook from the clinch. Preuss is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy. Preuss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harmbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Preuss lands an uppercut. Preuss lands a nice uppercut. Preuss gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harmbe is trying to push Preuss away but Preuss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Preuss scores with an uppercut up the middle. Preuss throws a head punch that misses. Preuss working aggressively here.
#TD# Harmbe has Preuss pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harmbe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Preuss tumbling to the mat - Harmbe dives into Preuss's guard. Preuss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Preuss moves to clinch but Harmbe breaks away and Harmbe counters with a nice uppercut. Harmbe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harmbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. The fight stays on the outside here - Preuss looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harmbe throws a sloppy body shot
and Preuss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Harmbe's knee momentarily. Harmbe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2# Preuss clinches up with Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Preuss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preuss blocks a body shot from Harmbe. #TD# Harmbe has picked Preuss up - he's going for a ride! Harmbe dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Preuss keeps control of the position for the meantime. Preuss won't allow Harmbe to pass to mount. #T1# We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
Preuss throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Preuss trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Harmbe throws a right hand that Preuss ducks under and follows up with a left that Preuss also avoids with ease. Preuss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL2# Harmbe gets tackled into the cage by Preuss. Preuss maintains the clinch. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Preuss avoids it. Preuss tries to stall but Harmbe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Preuss blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harmbe has a couple of punches blocked by Preuss.
Harmbe looking for a takedown. #TD# Harmbe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Preuss can't fight it off and eventually Harmbe manages to take the fight to the floor. Preuss looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Preuss keeping moving, preventing Harmbe from controlling successfully. Harmbe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3# Preuss is trying to keep Harmbe in close.
Aaron Preuss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harmbe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# 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.#SUB# Harmbe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Preuss dives on top into guard.#REVB# Preuss preventing the sweep. Preuss wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving. Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmbe wants to control but Preuss passes easily into half guard.
Harmbe tries to roll over but Preuss keeps him under control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Preuss missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmbe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Harmbe! A relieved looking Harold Harmbe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FFA 24: Jordan vs Jackson II
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1# Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Harmbe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Harmbe 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. Miller tries to clinch up.#CL# Miller closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage.#BC2# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Harmbe gets in close and instigates a clinch. Miller lands a right hand. Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe is looking to take this one to the mat. Our sources have told us that Miller has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller taking a breather.#TD2# Harmbe successfully pulls guard.
Harmbe wants to sweep but no luck. Miller wants to stand but Harmbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Harmbe looking to control.
#T1# Miller trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harmbe's guard.#SUB2# Harmbe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Miller wants to stand but Harmbe has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Harmbe slips a straight right by Miller. Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Miller defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. Harmbe moves away from the strike by Miller. Miller throws a lazy right hand but Harmbe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A big left from Miller misses. #T2# Harmbe misses with a looping left. Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Harmbe cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmbe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Harmbe moves into range and connects with a jab. Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller. Harmbe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Miller slips a jab from Harmbe. Harmbe throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Harmbe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Harmbe's head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller throws a hook but Harmbe blocks it. Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Miller tries to clinch up but Harmbe circles away and keeps his distance. Harmbe looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range. Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harmbe. Miller throws a hook but Harmbe avoids it easily. Harmbe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller. Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Miller throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily.#T3# Harmbe throws out a leg kick but Miller moves out of range and Harmbe only half commits. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Miller misses with an uppercut. Harmbe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Harmbe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Harmbe moves away from the strike by Miller. Harmbe misses with a looping left. Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Miller misses. Harmbe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range. Miller thows a left - swing and a miss! Miller lands an overhand right. Miller is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harmbe. Harmbe throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick misses from Harmbe. Miller wants to land a leg kick but Harmbe is out of range. Miller loads up on a big right hand but Harmbe slips the punch.#T4# Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Harmbe swings widly with a right hand
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand. Harmbe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Harmbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Miller, pushing him back against the cage. Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2# Harmbe pulls guard successfully.
Harmbe is controlling Miller's posture. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Miller wants to get up but he can't break Harmbe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. 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 Randy Miller will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Miller misses with a straight left. Miller throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily. A left lands for Harmbe. Miller scores with a one two! Harmbe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Harmbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Harmbe counters with a stiff right hand. Miller connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A slow jab from Harmbe misses its intended target. A big left from Miller misses. Harmbe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Miller moves away and avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. Harmbe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harmbe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harmbe is looking to clinch. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Miller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmbe doesn't seem bothered though. Randy Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe throws a right and a left that both miss. It looked like Miller was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harmbe. Randy Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Harmbe cracks Miller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Miller staying out of range there. Miller is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller. Miller misses with a straight left. Miller slips under a jab from Harmbe. A jab from Miller misses. Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Harmbe slips a jab from Miller. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harmbe. Harmbe looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe. Harmbe moves forwards but Miller connects with a nice, crisp jab. A big left from Miller misses. Miller misses the jab. Harmbe swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.#T2# Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harmbe throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Harmbe throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harmbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Harmbe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Harmbe settles back down. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harmbe. Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2# Harmbe instigates a clinch. #T3# Harmbe avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Harmbe blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe is looking to control Miller's arms but Miller gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harmbe has his back to the cage. Miller lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harmbe moves out of range as Miller strikes. Harmbe throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it. Miller with a hook. Miller tries to clinch up but Harmbe circles away and keeps his distance. A lazy left from Miller finds it's target. Miller takes a swing at Harmbe's ribcage but misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy.#T4# Harmbe misses with a series of wild punches.
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! Harmbe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
A little feinted left hand from Miller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Harmbe takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. Harmbe misses with a straight right. Miller connects with the punch. Harmbe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Miller throws a poor cross that misses
and Harmbe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Miller looks to throw the jab but Harmbe is out of range. Harmbe throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harmbe. Miller is looking to counter punch. Harmbe swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller. Harmbe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller connects with a single shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Randy Miller will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller. Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing. Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Harmbe tries to counter with a clinch but Miller shakes him off and moves away. Miller wants to clinch up but Harmbe keeps it at a distance. Good exchange - Miller coming out on top. Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Harmbe loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch. Harmbe drops his hands momentarily and Miller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Decent striking displayed by Harmbe there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses. Harmbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller is looking to counter punch. Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harmbe. Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Harmbe shoots in but no luck this time. #T1# Sloppy strikes from Harmbe. Those never looked like landing. Harmbe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Harmbe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. Harmbe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Harmbe blocks a jab. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller. Miller connects with a jab. Miller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Miller staying out of range there. Miller slips a straight right by Harmbe. Miller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harmbe.#CL2# Miller gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe working Miller over with knees to the body. Harmbe dodges an elbow strike from Miller.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe takes an elbow to the temple. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Miller landing knees to the body.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harmbe. Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miller has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harmbe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Harmbe takes a body punch but keeps moving. Miller lands with a good body shot. Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Harmbe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Miller is looking to stand up but Harmbe isn't so interested in that idea. Harmbe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Miller wants to get back to his feet but Harmbe is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Harmbe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES# Miller kicks Harmbe off and gets to his feet. #T3# Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harmbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Miller. Harmbe misses with a head kick.
Miller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Miller throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Harmbe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Harmbe on the wrong end of a nice jab. Miller throws out a powerful jab. Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harmbe.
Miller lands with a straight right. Harmbe didn't see that one coming. Harmbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Miller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4# Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe. Harmbe scores to the head and body with a nice combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harmbe misses with a hook. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harmbe is defended easily by Miller. Harmbe throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Miller tries to clinch there but Harmbe circles away.
Jab, jab by Miller - just one landing. Miller lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand. Harmbe tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance. Miller lands a jab to the nose. Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harmbe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Randy Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Miller stalks Harmbe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harmbe's face. Harmbe staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight! Randy Miller showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Miller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Miller! Randy Miller seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Harold Harmbe spoke after the fight, saying 'It's been real, its been fun, but it aint been real fun.'.
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Event:
FFA 19: Jordon vs Hell
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1# Harmbe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely. Miller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harmbe is landing a low percentage of strikes. Miller misses with a low kick. Miller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Miller is struggling to control the position. Miller missing with knees to the body.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harmbe.
Miller is struggling to control the position. Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harmbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harmbe in his tracks. Harmbe throws a jab when Miller was well out of range. Miller throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harmbe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Harmbe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1# Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harmbe lands with an overhand left. Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Harmbe tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Miller moves to clinch but Harmbe breaks away and Harmbe counters with a series of strikes. Miller will be more careful next time no doubt. Miller moves out of range as Harmbe strikes. A little jabbing left from Miller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harmbe lands a jab to Miller's midsection.#TD# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harmbe stops Miller from getting back to his feet.
#ES2# Miller makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Harmbe misses with an uppercut. Miller tries to close the distance and clinch but Harmbe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Miller moves in looking to clinch but Harmbe pushes him off. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T2# Harmbe looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. Miller throws out a counter right but Harmbe avoids it with no problem. Harmbe wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance. A jab from Harmbe finds it's way through Miller's defenses. Miller tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. A jab from Miller misses. Harmbe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Miller misses with a hook to the body
and Harmbe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target. Miller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harmbe momentarily.
Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily. Harmbe slips under a jab. Harmbe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harmbe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Miller forces Harmbe back against the cage and clinches. Miller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Miller misses with an elbow over the top.#T3# Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Harmbe avoids the damage to the body. Miller missing with knees to the body.
Harmbe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller throws an elbow that misses.
Harmbe tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage. Harmbe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe working Miller over with knees to the body. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Harmbe's brow. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe blocks an elbow strike from Miller.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage. Miller using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harmbe.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
#T4# Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Miller takes a knee to the side of the body. Miller looks winded! Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Harmbe prevents a body shot from Miller. Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. With the fighters up against the cage, Miller throws an elbow but misses. Miller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Miller throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Miller has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Miller missing with knees to the body.
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 Harold Harmbe will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Harmbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miller as he jumps to the side. It seemed like Miller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harmbe works the jab nicely. Miller tries to clinch but Harmbe is having none of it. Harmbe misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Miller! But no joy.#CL# Harmbe darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage. Miller trying to control the position but instead, Harmbe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage. Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harmbe as Miller tries to tie him up. Harmbe has been working on his balance at Blackstar Striking Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miller. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miller's face.
Harmbe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harmbe tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Miller taking a breather. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harmbe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Miller landing knees to the body.
Harmbe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Miller throws a head punch that misses. Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses. Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harmbe.
Harmbe effectively controlling the action here. Harmbe is working for takedown but Miller is calmly controlling the position for now. Miller scores a nice knee to the body.
Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harmbe avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Miller landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harmbe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Miller avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
Miller looks to throw an elbow but misses. Miller throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harmbe blocks the elbow strike.
Harmbe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Randy Miller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe is looking for a takedown. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Miller lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Miller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms. #T3# Miller trying to land knees to the body.
#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harmbe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Harmbe's shoulder, as Harmbe tries to avoid the shot. Miller throws the left hand but Harmbe avoids the punch easily. Harmbe is looking to counter punch. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Miller lands a jab to the head.
Harmbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harmbe. Harmbe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Randy Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harmbe. Miller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Harmbe looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range. Harmbe tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Left hook, right uppercut from Miller. This has been an exciting period of action! Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmbe sees it coming and avoids it easily. It looked like Harmbe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.#T4# Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Harmbe throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Harmbe 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 Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Miller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A looping hook to the body misses from Harmbe. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Harmbe has Miller up against the cage in a clinch.
Harmbe is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Miller.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harmbe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Miller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut. Harmbe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harmbe avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Harmbe controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Harmbe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Miller feints a jab promting Harmbe to slip. Miller then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harmbe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Harmbe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Harmbe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller throws a nice looking combination but Harmbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Miller misses with a hook. Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
Harmbe keeps the fight on the outside. Harmbe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab. Harmbe moves out of range as Miller strikes. Harmbe works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination. Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harmbe. Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harmbe throws a lazy uppercut
letting Miller counter with a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miller scores with a jab to the body. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Miller.#T1# Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries to clinch but Miller moves out of range. Harmbe takes one to the side of the head.
Harmbe looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range. Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harmbe at a distance.
Harmbe throws a shot to the body.
Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller. Harmbe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller. Randy Miller seems to be getting the better of the standup. Miller missing with a left hand there. Harmbe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harmbe sees it coming and avoids it easily. Good standup being displayed there by Harmbe as he connects with a hook. Harmbe misses with a right hand enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. Miller throws a low kick but Harmbe avoids it. An attempted straight right counter from Harmbe misses the target. Harmbe thows a left - swing and a miss! Harmbe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T2# Harmbe with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Miller moves into the clinch. Miller wants to stall.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harmbe is defending well for now. Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harmbe is defending well for now. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Miller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Miller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harmbe is defending well for now. Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Miller taking a breather. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage. Harmbe trying to land knees to the body.
Harmbe tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.#T3# Harmbe avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Miller blocks with his arms.
Miller misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe lands a nice knee to the body. Harmbe landing knees to the body.
#BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Miller.#CL2# Miller has closed the distance and engaged Harmbe in a clinch.
Harmbe is trying to pull guard but Miller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Harmbe has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.#TD# Harmbe wants the takedown. Miller is fighting it off but Harmbe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Miller's guard against the cage. Harmbe trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom. Harmbe advances position into side control!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe with the ground and pound but Miller regains half guard under the barage of strikes. Miller wants to get back to his feet. Miller tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Harmbe manages to move to mount!
Harmbe controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Randy Miller. I think Miller 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Apr 10, 2017 |
#R1# Tycoon slaps away a takedown attempt from Harmbe, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tycoon slaps away a takedown attempt from Harmbe, before circling back to the center of the mat. Tycoon misses with a looping right. Harmbe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD# Harmbe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Harmbe prevents Tycoon from escaping the position. Tycoon takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tycoon tries to escape but Harmbe is in control. Harmbe controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tycoon tries to improve position but can't. Tycoon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Tycoon trying to remain calm as Harmbe controls from the top position.#T1# Harmbe prevents Tycoon from escaping the position. Harmbe 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. You can see the frustration on Tycoon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Tycoon is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB# Harmbe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Tycoon pushes Harmbe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harmbe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Tycoon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Harmbe trying to control the position but Tycoon is working away. Tycoon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harmbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harmbe happy to just control the position for now. Harmbe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Harmbe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tycoon keeps working. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Tycoon wants to get back to his feet.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tycoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Tycoon loads up on a big right hand but Harmbe slips the punch. Harmbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tycoon counter with a right hand. #TD# Harmbe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tycoon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2# Tycoon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Nice uppercut there from Tycoon. Tycoon lands a leg kick that knocks Harmbe off balance momentarily. Tycoon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tycoon throws the kick towards the body but Harmbe avoids it.#T3# Tycoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Left hook, right uppercut from Tycoon. The crowd cheers as Tycoon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harmbe doesn't seem phased though. Harmbe throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon. Harmbe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tycoon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Tycoon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harmbes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A swing and a miss from Tycoon. Tycoon throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tycoon as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harmbe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tycoon - the referee stops the clock and Harmbe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tycoon. Harmbe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Harmbe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Nice jab there from Tycoon. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Harmbe's head but Harmbe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tycoon slaps away a takedown attempt from Harmbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4# Harmbe darts in looking for a takedown but Tycoon gets double underhooks and turns Harmbe into the cage. Tycoon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harmbe's hands. Harmbe slips a straight right by Tycoon. Harmbe dives in and grabs Tycoon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tycoon pushes down on Harmbe's head and hops out. Harmbe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmbe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Tycoon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nice defenses there by Tycoon. Tycoon throws a hook to the side of Harmbe's head but Harmbe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Tycoon darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tycoon misses with a head kick.
Harmbe needs to keep his hands up - Tycoon had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Tycoon dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Tycoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harmbe's calf. Tycoon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Tycoon cracks a nice hook into Harmbe's ribs. A head kick by Harmbe misses and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tycoon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Harmbe fails with a takedown attempt. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tycoon! But no joy. Tycoon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harmbe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tycoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harmbe somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Harmbe has managed to clinch.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Tycoon breaks from the clinch.
#T1# Tycoon lands a jab to Harmbe's midsection. Mike Tycoon seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tycoon lands a glancing blow to the side of Harmbe's head. Tycoon connects with a looping right hand.
Tycoon has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Tycoon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mike Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tycoon with a body punch. A glancing blow. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tycoon lands a jab. Tycoon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tycoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe. Tycoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck for Harmbe with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Tycoon misses with a wild body shot. Tycoon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Harmbe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tycoon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Harmbe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Tycoon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2# Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tycoon paws at him with a jab and circles away. The fighters circle, before Tycoon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Harmbe's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tycoon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Mike Tycoon! Our winner, Mike Tycoon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Harold Harmbe had this to say: 'It's been real, its been fun, but it aint been real fun.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 6, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Everyone. Harmbe does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Harmbe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Everyone trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everyone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harmbe. Harmbe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Everyone can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# Harmbe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Harmbe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Harmbe prevents Everyone from improving his position. Harmbe stalling. #ES2# Everyone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Harmbe keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2# Harmbe has Everyone pressed against the cage.
Everyone tries to land a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Everyone has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Everyone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD# Harmbe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Everyone regains guard immediately. Harmbe throwing strikes from guard but Everyone blocks nicely. Harmbe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Everyone keeping full guard, as Harmbe tries to pass. Harmbe distracts Everyone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3# Harmbe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Harmbe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Harmbe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Harmbe is working Everyone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Harmbe advances to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmbe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4# Harmbe is trying to control the action in half guard but Everyone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Everyone wants to control but Harmbe is keeping busy and won't allow it. Harmbe working the head and body with strikes. Harmbe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Everyone trying to control here.
Harmbe slows the pace down in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe thows a huge punch but Everyone dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Everyone defending well as Harmbe loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Everyone drives through and clinches with Harmbe against the cage.
Everyone misses with a knee strike.
#TD2# Everyone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Everyone trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Harmbe is trying to keep Everyone in close.
Harmbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Harmbe 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. Everyone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe working a defensive guard here.
Harmbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Harmbe, not yet. #T1# The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Harmbe managing to control the position. Everyone trying to control the position from guard on top but Harmbe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Harmbe misses with a kick to the body.
Harmbe blocks a head kick by Everyone.
Everyone fails in his attempt to clinch. Harmbe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Everyone tries a head kick but it misses.
Everyone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2##TD# Harmbe decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Everyone pushes Harmbe off but Harmbe dives into side control.
Check out the look on Harmbe's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Everyone is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Everyone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harmbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Harmbe scoring with punches from side control. Everyone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harmbe trying to control the position but Everyone is working away. #T3# The referee asks Harmbe politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Harmbe prefers to stall for the moment though. Harmbe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Harmbe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Everyone is avoiding damage well.
Harmbe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Everyone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Everyone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ground and pound from Harmbe seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Harmbe landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SUB# Harmbe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Everyone has escaped the position, nice work there. Everyone being controlled for a moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Everyone tries to escape but Harmbe is in control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Everyone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Everyone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Everyone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Everyone avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
Harmbe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Everyone can do to turn this around? Everyone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Everyone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe tries to stall but Everyone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harmbe blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Everyone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harmbe.
Everyone prevents the takedown attempt.
Harmbe blocks an elbow strike from Everyone.
Everyone throws an elbow that misses.
Everyone missing with knees to the body.
Everyone missing with knees to the body.
#T1##TD# Harmbe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Everyone uses from the top position. Everyone stopping the sweep attempt from Harmbe. Harmbe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Harmbe is controlling Everyone's posture. Harmbe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Harmbe is keen to just control but Everyone is a slippery customer. Everyone has hold of Harmbe's hands but Harmbe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Harmbe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Generic Everyone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Harmbe performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Everyone trying to control here.
Harmbe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Everyone is looking to control Harmbe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Everyone avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Harmbe looks to throw the jab but Everyone is out of range. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Everyone tries to clinch up but Harmbe circles away and keeps his distance. Everyone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harmbe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Everyone looks to land a body kick but Harmbe moved away. Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Everyone. Everyone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Everyone throws a lazy right hand but Harmbe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Everyone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Everyone is looking to take this fight into the clinch. It looked like Harmbe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harmbe fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Everyone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Everyone ducks under a wild hook from Harmbe.
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 Harold Harmbe. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmbe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Harold Harmbe! Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Harold Harmbe! Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Harold Harmbe!
Harold Harmbe wins by unanimous decision! Harold Harmbe gave a mention to Hellraiser FightGear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). Generic Everyone spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Event:
Island Wars
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1# Zuev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Zuev . Those never looked like landing. Harmbe is looking for a counter combo. Zuev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harmbe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Harmbe takes one to the chin there. Harmbe needs to keep his hands up - Zuev had a free shot at his head there.#TD# Harmbe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Zuev is trying to control the position but Harmbe postures up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harmbe's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Harmbe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Zuev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# This has been an exciting period of action! Zuev thows a huge punch but Harmbe dodges it nicely.
#T1##SU2# Zuev postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Harmbe to stand up. Zuev scores with a hook. Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zuev scores with a decent looking hook. Harmbe takes a swing at Zuev 's ribcage but misses. Good standup being displayed there by Zuev as he connects with a hook. No joy there for Zuev , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harmbe is looking for a counter combo. Zuev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zuev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Zuev scores with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zuev throws a one two combo.
Zuev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Harmbe throws a leg kick but Zuev moved away.#T2# Zuev scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL# Harmbe darts in and clinches Zuev up against the cage. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Zuev is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Zuev breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev , as that shot connected.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Zuev counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zuev lands a jab-cross combination. Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
Zuev connects with the punch. Zuev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Zuev scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Harmbe fails with the takedown. Harmbe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3# Harmbe tried to score with a low kick but Zuev checks it. Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harmbe slips a jab and a cross from Zuev .
Harmbe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zuev , as that shot connected.
Zuev misses with the combination.
Zuev connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Harmbe tries to pull guard but Zuev won't allow it.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zuev 's coach down at KING OF PAIN was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zuev 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harmbe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4# Knees to the body from Harmbe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Zuev can't break the clinch.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zuev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Zuev blocks with his arms.
Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe lands a nice knee to the body. Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Harmbe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Harmbe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Harmbe takes one to the chin there. Zuev throws out a powerful jab. Zuev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Zuev misses the target. Zuev slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Zuev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zuev jabs Harmbe to the body, keeping him at a distance. A punch combination from Zuev misses. Zuev lands with a shot to the body. Zuev scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zuev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL# Harmbe instigates a clinch. Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Harmbe has the dominant position. Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Harmbe has the dominant position.#T1# Harmbe prevents Zuev from breaking the clinch. Zuev managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
Harmbe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zuev is trying to force a seperation but Harmbe has the dominant position. Harmbe lands a nice knee to the body. Zuev avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Zuev 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zuev is trying to push Harmbe away but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zuev 's efforts to push away. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zuev 's face.
#T2# Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Zuev gets underhooks to prevent Harmbe's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Harmbe.
Zuev wants to break free but Harmbe has control.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zuev 's efforts to push away. Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Zuev avoids the damage to the body. Harmbe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zuev prevents it.
Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Zuev is trying to push Harmbe away but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zuev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3# Harmbe crunches a lovely knee into Zuev 's ribcage. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuev .
Zuev tries to circle away but Harmbe has him pinned against the cage. Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zuev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harmbe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zuev walks away with a smile on his face. Harmbe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Zuev scores with a jab to the jaw. Zuev tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. A shot to the liver by Zuev . Beautiful body shot. Harmbe misses the jab. Zuev connects with a body shot. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zuev misses with a wild combination.
#T4# Zuev lands a jab. Zuev lands with a cross. Zuev swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Harmbe counters by moving into the clinch. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zuev is defending well. Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harmbe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zuev pulls him back up using the underhooks. Zuev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD# Harmbe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Zuev trying to control but Harmbe is working from the bottom. Harmbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Zuev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Zuev 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harmbe under the eye. Zuev lands a jab-cross combination. Nice body punch from Zuev . Zuev takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Zuev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Zuev looks to land a combination but Harmbe avoids it well. Zuev 's corner calls for a 1-2. Zuev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zuev sprawls well. Zuev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harmbe gets slowly back to his feet. Zuev throws a right hand that Harmbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Harmbe also avoids with ease. Zuev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zuev connects with the punch. A left lands for Zuev .#T1# Zuev throws a right and a left that both miss. Zuev lands a body shot.
A left lands for Zuev . Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zuev . Harmbe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Zuev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harmbe. Harmbe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zuev manages to circle out of the way. Zuev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL# Zuev gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. Zuev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Zuev tries to break free but Harmbe pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuev .
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zuev is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Harmbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuev is defending well for now. Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2# Harmbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zuev is defending well for now. Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Zuev is trying to break free. Harmbe has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Zuev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Harmbe working Zuev over with knees to the body. Zuev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Zuev blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Zuev blocks it.
A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Zuev tries to break free but Harmbe pushes him back against the cage. Zuev working hard to break the clinch. Zuev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Zuev working hard to break the clinch. Konstantin Zuev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3# Harmbe lands a nice knee to the body. Zuev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zuev tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Zuev 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Zuev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Zuev is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Harmbe can't get the takedown.
Zuev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Konstantin Zuev has been cut. A battle for position here, against the cage. Zuev is looking to control Harmbe's arms but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zuev has his back to the cage. #T4# Zuev can't break the clinch.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zuev lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zuev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Harmbe has Zuev pressed against the cage, preventing Zuev from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe missing with knees to the body.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Zuev wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe has Zuev pushed against the cage. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zuev .
And that's the end of the fight! Konstantin Zuev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Zuev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Hoff scores the fight 27:30 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Zuev ! Our winner, Konstantin Zuev , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. The defeated Harold Harmbe had this to say: 'back to 185 i want Joe Rockocko or i wont fight again'.
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Event:
Tycoon Typhoon
Date: Feb 26, 2017 |
#R1# Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Gordon. Harmbe staying out of range there. Gordon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Gordon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL# Harmbe has closed the distance and engaged Gordon in a clinch.
Harmbe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gordon prevents it.
Gordon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD# Harmbe has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gordon regains guard immediately. Gordon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Harmbe dives into side control.
#REVB# Gordon is trying to get back to half guard. Harmbe controls the position from side control. Gordon tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1# Gordon wants to control but Harmbe postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gordon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harmbe's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Harmbe throwing shots but Gordon is blocking nicely. Harmbe is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer. Gordon won't allow Harmbe to pass to mount. Gordon is controlling Harmbe's trapped leg to prevent Harmbe from advancing to side control. Harmbe trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well. Gordon trying to control here.
Harmbe blocks the strikes from Gordon.
#T2# 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. Gordon moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Harmbe throws a big elbow that misses. Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Harmbe manages to get to full guard.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses. Harmbe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gordon's guard. Nice move by Harmbe!#REVR# Gordon keeping moving, preventing Harmbe from controlling successfully. #T3# Gordon keeping full guard, as Harmbe tries to pass. Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gordon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harmbe. Gordon wants to sweep but no luck. Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon keeping moving, preventing Harmbe from controlling successfully. Harmbe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Harmbe with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Gordon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Harmbe working some strikes from top position. Harmbe trying to control but Gordon is working from the bottom. Harmbe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harmbe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gordon's head. Harmbe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gordon looking to control.
Harmbe stopping the sweep attempt from Gordon. Gordon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon. Gordon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Gordon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gordon loads up on a big right hand but Harmbe slips the punch. Harmbe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gordon. Gordon misses with a straight right. A jab from Gordon misses. #CL# Harmbe moves into range and clinches up with Gordon. Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses. Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Gordon looks to throw an elbow but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe blocks the elbow strike.
#BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Gordon slaps away a takedown attempt from Harmbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Gordon misses with a straight left. Harmbe defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand. Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Gordon misses with a straight right. Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmbe moves away. Gordon connects with a right hand. Harmbe shakes it off.#TD# Harmbe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gordon misses with a strike from the bottom. Harmbe slows the pace down. Gordon is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Harmbe is controlling him well. Gordon is looking to reverse the position. Gordon is pushing Harmbe's head away, looking to escape. Harmbe manages to hold on to the position though.#T2# Gordon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Harmbe trying to control the position but Gordon is working away. Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harmbe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. This has been an exciting period of action! Harmbe is looking to take a break and control but Gordon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Harmbe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Gordon is trying to improve his position. Harmbe taking a break here but Gordon is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3# Harmbe trying to pass the guard but Gordon defending well. Harmbe is trying to control. Gordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gordon tries to roll over but Harmbe keeps him under control. Gordon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Gordon wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it. Harmbe 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. Gordon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Harmbe throws a big right hand that misses. Harmbe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Gordon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Gordon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Harmbe is trying to keep Gordon in close.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Harmbe won't let him. Harmbe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Gordon stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Harmbe throws up his legs and catches Gordon in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Gordon tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Harmbe! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harold Harmbe! An out of breath Harold Harmbe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
REVOLUTION ISLAND
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1# Harmbe tries to clinch and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harmbe tries to clinch but Holm moves away enabling Holm to counter with a crisp jab. Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch and Holm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Holm circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Holm! But no joy. Holm swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD# Harmbe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Harmbe seems to be looking for submissions.
Harmbe prevents Holm from standing back up.
Holm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Harmbe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Harmbe not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Harmbe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Harmbe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB# Harmbe is trying to work for a kimura but Holm is defending well.
#T3# Holm is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Holm can do anything to dispel that myth. Harmbe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Harmbe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holm has managed to free his arm - good work. Holm looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB# Holm is defending against the submission attempts here by Harmbe.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Harmbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harmbe is taking a breather. Holm says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Holm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harmbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harmbe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. 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 Harold Harmbe will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Harmbe wants to clinch but Holm slips to the side and Holm counters with a straight right hand. Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
#CL# Harmbe clinches with his opponent.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch. Holm working aggressively here.
Holm lands a nice shot to the body. Holm misses with a body punch.
Harmbe can't get the takedown.
Holm swings wildly with an uppercut but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. Holm has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Holm gets underhooks to prevent Harmbe's takedown attempt.
Harmbe is trying to maintain a safe position but Holm gets an underhook and turns Harmbe into the cage.#TD# Harmbe has Holm pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Harmbe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Holm tumbling to the mat - Harmbe dives into Holm's guard. Harmbe is standing up over Holm. Holm looks to escape but Harmbe dives into side control.
#T1# Harmbe tries to advance to mount but Holm denies him. Harmbe prevents Holm from escaping the position. Holm is trying to escape the position but Harmbe is controlling the position. Holm is not content to let Harmbe control the position. Holm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Harmbe asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Harmbe is working to tighten his grip on Holm's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Holm has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Harmbe is really squeezing tight and eventually Holm passes out! Harmbe breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe took some time post fight to say the following; 'i want chico cunha'.
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Event:
Welcome to Revolution
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Crusher against the cage.
Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Jitsu Crusher has been cut. Harmbe can't find room to land a body shot as Crusher controls the action.
Crusher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harmbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Crusher tries for a takedown but Harmbe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL# Harmbe clinches up with Crusher and pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jitsu Crusher. Harmbe can't find room to land a body shot as Crusher controls the action.
Crusher being controlled against the cage. Crusher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harmbe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harmbe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Harmbe has closed the distance and engaged Crusher in a clinch.
#T1# Harmbe misses with the head strike.
Harmbe pressing his opponent against the cage. Harmbe works on Crusher's body with a couple of short punches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher. Crusher looking for a takedown. Harmbe taking a breather. Crusher tries to pull guard but Harmbe won't allow it.
Crusher is looking for a takedown. Harmbe lands with a right to the head. Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Crusher has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Harmbe prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusher being controlled against the cage. Harmbe working aggressively here.
#T2# Crusher has Harmbe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harmbe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harmbe prevents it.
Harmbe prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher. Harmbe is struggling to control the position. Harmbe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crusher up against the cage. Crusher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harmbe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crusher darts in looking for a takedown but Harmbe gets double underhooks and turns Crusher into the cage. #CL# Harmbe rushes Crusher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Crusher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harmbe after a bit of a struggle. Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3# Harmbe misses with a body punch.
Harmbe lands with a short shot to the head. Crusher can't get the takedown.
Crusher looks winded! Crusher can't get the takedown.
Harmbe is pushing Crusher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Crusher can't get the takedown.
Crusher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crusher tries to score a body lock takedown but Harmbe shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Harmbe scores with a nice hook to the head. Harmbe lands an uppercut. Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crusher tries to pull guard but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe stalling in the clinch.
Crusher tries to pull guard but Harmbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Crusher drops back down to his feet.
Harmbe is pressed up against the cage. Crusher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harmbe down to the mat. Harmbe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4##CL# Harmbe has closed the distance and engaged Crusher in a clinch.
Harmbe throws a head punch that misses. Crusher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmbe to keep the fight standing. Crusher fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Harmbe.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crusher is trying to drag Harmbe to the mat but Harmbe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. The referee calls for Harmbe to work.
Harmbe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jitsu Crusher's cut. That's time! Harmbe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##CL# Harmbe rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage. Crusher tries to pull guard but Harmbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Crusher drops back down to his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Harmbe.
A bit of stalling here from Harmbe.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harold Harmbe. Crusher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL# and Harmbe moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe throws a head punch that misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe. Harmbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crusher goes for a takedown attempt but Harmbe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jitsu Crusher. Crusher shoots for a takedown but Harmbe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1##CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Harmbe taking a breather. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Harmbe avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Harmbe for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Harmbe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Harmbe clinches up with Crusher and pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Crusher wants to take the fight to the mat but Harmbe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Crusher tries to pull guard but Harmbe forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Harmbe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harmbe prevents it.
#T2##BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Crusher has his takedown stuffed#CL# and Harmbe counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Crusher has Harmbe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harmbe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Crusher is breathing heavily. Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harmbe prevents it.
The referee calls for Harmbe to work.
Harmbe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crusher's elbow. Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Harmbe slows down the pace here.
Harmbe has Crusher pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Harold Harmbe.#CL# Harmbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Harmbe prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmbe to keep the fight standing. A left hand lands to the body for Harmbe.
Harmbe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Harmbe.
Harmbe gets underhooks to prevent Crusher's takedown attempt.
Crusher jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmbe walks away with a smile on his face. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Harmbe clinches up with Crusher and pushes him back against the cage. Crusher is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harmbe to keep the fight standing. Harmbe tries to throw a body punch but Crusher avoids it by throwing Harmbe back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe. A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Crusher's face.
Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Crusher. #T4# Crusher is working for takedown but Harmbe is calmly controlling the position for now. Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe. Harmbe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Crusher up against the cage. Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crusher jumps guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Crusher is looking for a takedown. Crusher has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harmbe after a bit of a struggle. Harmbe has a couple of punches blocked by Crusher.
Harmbe slowing the pace effectively. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harmbe misses with some punches.
Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
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! Harmbe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harmbe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crusher up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jitsu Crusher's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3##CL# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Crusher against the cage.
Harmbe is defending well against a takedown attempt. Crusher blocks a body shot from Harmbe. Harmbe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crusher.
Crusher being controlled against the cage.#BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Crusher jumps guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jitsu Crusher.#T1# Crusher tries for a takedown but Harmbe manages to get underhooks.
Crusher blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harmbe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Harmbe misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe rushes Crusher and presses him up against the cage. Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crusher can do to turn this around? Crusher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crusher has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harmbe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Harmbe throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harmbe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. A head punch blocked on the inside by Crusher. Harmbe effectively controlling the action here. Crusher blocks an uppercut.
Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Crusher tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmbe smiles and moves away.
#CL# Harmbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crusher jumps guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harmbe taking a breather. Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harmbe prevents it.
Harmbe swings wildly with an uppercut but Crusher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3# Crusher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harmbe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Crusher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Crusher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harmbe is defending well. Crusher can't get the takedown.
Crusher can't get the takedown.
Harmbe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Crusher goes for a takedown attempt but Harmbe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Crusher against the cage.
Crusher letting Harmbe take a breather here.#T4# Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harmbe is struggling to control the position. Harmbe is struggling to control the position. Harmbe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#TD2# Crusher lands a takedown into guard.
Harmbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crusher is one step ahead there. Crusher throwing strikes but missing. Jitsu Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harmbe looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmbe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Harmbe! An intense looking Harold Harmbe took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'i want chico cunha'.
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Event:
Rev Island
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Rokocoko throws out a loose jab but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe tries to clinch up but Rokocoko circles away and keeps his distance. Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand. Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokocoko. Rokocoko jabs Harmbe right on the nose. Harmbe blinks but takes it well. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harmbe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. A swing and a miss from Rokocoko. Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Harmbe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rokocoko.#CL2# Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch. Rokocoko is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Harmbe keeps control of Rokocoko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Rokocoko lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harmbe has his takedown stuffed enabling Rokocoko to counter with a crisp jab. Rokocoko lands a really nice looking cross but Harmbe seems unphased.
Harmbe shoots for a takedown but Rokocoko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it. Harmbe with a poor takedown and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe.#T2# Rokocoko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown but Rokocoko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes. Harmbe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rokocoko scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rokocoko swats him away and circles back towards the center. It looked like Rokocoko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rokocoko misses with a straight left. The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rokocoko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch.#T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Rokocoko. Harmbe is stalling here.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rokocoko blocking some punches.
Rokocoko working aggressively here.
#BC2# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Harmbe shoots in looking for a takedown. Rokocoko tries to sprawl out of it but Harmbe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rokocoko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Harmbe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rokocoko was covering up waiting for the punch and Harmbe finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4# Rokocoko looking for a sweep. Not yet Rokocoko, not yet. Harmbe controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Rokocoko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harmbe on the ground. Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rokocoko looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Harmbe passes Rokocoko's left leg - he's now in half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rokocoko tries to get to full guard but Harmbe has control of the leg. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# A slow jab from Rokocoko misses its intended target. Rokocoko throws a looping overhand right but Harmbe ducks down to avoid it. Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand. Harmbe moves away from the strike by Rokocoko. Joe Rokocoko is winning the standup battle so far. Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A quick step to the side and Rokocoko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Harmbe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokocoko.
Rokocoko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harmbe can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe fails with the takedown and Rokocoko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch. Rokocoko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. #T1# A shot in the inside from Rokocoko. A short body shot lands from Rokocoko as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Harmbe.
Harmbe throws a head punch that misses. Rokocoko throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Rokocoko. Rokocoko scores with a shoulder strike. Rokocoko working hard to break the clinch. Harmbe wants to stall.
#BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rokocoko lunges at Harmbe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harmbe's hand. Harmbe fails in his attempt to clinch. Rokocoko is looking to counter punch. Rokocoko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Harmbe fails with a takedown attempt from distance. An attempted straight right counter from Rokocoko misses the target.#T2# Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rokocoko scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Rokocoko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it. Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rokocoko throwing a counter right hand but Harmbe manages to avoid it. Rokocoko circles away from the clinch attempt and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Harmbe defending well as Rokocoko loads up on a big left hand. Rokocoko lands a jab to the head.
Rokocoko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harmbe was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokocoko. Rokocoko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rokocoko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Nice uppercut lands for Rokocoko. That snapped Harmbe's head back.
Good shot there by Rokocoko. Harmbe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rokocoko wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Harmbe throws the kick towards the body but Rokocoko avoids it. Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe.#T4##CL2# Harmbe gets a clinch. Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch. Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Rokocoko misses with the head strike.
Rokocoko lands a nice uppercut. 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! Rokocoko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC# Rokocoko breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Rokocoko finds it's target. Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Rokocoko misses the jab. Harmbe looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harmbe tries to clinch up and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R3# Harmbe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rokocoko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2# Harmbe has managed to clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rokocoko.
A frustrated look appears on Rokocoko's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rokocoko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harmbe on the side of the head. Harmbe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice defenses there by Harmbe. Harmbe darts in trying to clinch and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe tries to clinch up.#T1# Harmbe throws a sloppy head kick and Rokocoko moves out of range easily. Rokocoko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko. Joe Rokocoko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rokocoko pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rokocoko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harmbe. Harmbe with a poor takedown and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Harmbe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Harmbe misses with a takedown and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rokocoko jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2# Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely. Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to clinch but fails miserably and Rokocoko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off. Harmbe slips under a jab. Rokocoko throws a shot from downtown. Harmbe moves away and avoids it. Harmbe wants to counter with a clinch but Rokocoko pushes him away. Harmbe doesn't manage to clinch there - Rokocoko circles away.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A decent looking cross lands there for Rokocoko. A shot to the liver by Rokocoko. Beautiful body shot.#T3# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches up with Rokocoko, looking for a takedown. Harmbe pushes Rokocoko against the cage but Rokocoko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe. Rokocoko connects with a jab. Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch and Rokocoko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice body punch from Rokocoko. Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side and Rokocoko counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4# Harmbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2# Harmbe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rokocoko to the mat! Rokocoko manages to get full guard. 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! Harmbe stops Rokocoko from standing up. #SUB2# Harmbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harmbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rokocoko tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it. #SUB# Rokocoko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harmbe passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko clearly takes that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Harmbe saw that one coming. Harmbe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2# Rokocoko gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Rokocoko blocks it.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rokocoko fails to land. #BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves away and Rokocoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harmbe thinking. Harmbe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rokocoko connects with a crisp jab. #T1# Harmbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Rokocoko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rokocoko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Rokocoko thows a left - swing and a miss! Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rokocoko swings for the body but Harmbe moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Harmbe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Harmbe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2# Rokocoko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Harmbe wants to clinch up but Rokocoko keeps it at a distance. Rokocoko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Harmbe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rokocoko defends it nicely. Rokocoko is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Joe Rokocoko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Harmbe. Harmbe walks into a jab.#T3# A swing and a miss from Rokocoko. Despite the aggression on Harmbe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A jab from Rokocoko misses. Harmbe moves to clinch but Rokocoko breaks away and Rokocoko counters with a straight right hand. Rokocoko scores with a decent looking hook. Harmbe takes one to the side of the head.
Rokocoko throws a jab when Harmbe was well out of range. A big left from Rokocoko misses. The fighters circling - Rokocoko throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4# Harmbe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rokocoko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko moves out of range. Harmbe moves out of range as Rokocoko strikes. Rokocoko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harmbe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rokocoko with a body shot. Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Rokocoko. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rokocoko dips to his left and cracks Harmbe with an uppercut! Harmbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harmbe there as he acknowledges the shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rokocoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmbe.
Harmbe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Rokocoko had his way with Harold Harmbe in that round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R5# Harmbe wants to clinch but Rokocoko slips to the side and Rokocoko counters with a stiff right hand. Harmbe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Rokocoko misses with an uppercut. Rokocoko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Harmbe tries to clinch but Rokocoko is having none of it. Harmbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rokocoko misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harmbe! But no joy. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokocoko paws at him with a jab and circles away. Rokocoko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harmbe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1# Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off. Rokocoko swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Rokocoko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmbe moves away. Harmbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokocoko. Harmbe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Harmbe tries to clinch and Rokocoko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Rokocoko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Rokocoko with a body punch. A glancing blow. Harmbe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rokocoko defends well and Harmbe ends up having to push Rokocoko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. It looked like Rokocoko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rokocoko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Rokocoko misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely. Harmbe moves in looking to clinch but Rokocoko pushes him off.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Rokocoko enables Harmbe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rokocoko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Rokocoko being controlled here, momentarily. Rokocoko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Harmbe preventing the sweep. Rokocoko wants to stand and escape but Harmbe is having none of it. Harmbe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Harmbe trying to control but Rokocoko is working from the bottom. Rokocoko is looking to stand back up but Harmbe counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rokocoko. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harmbe prevents Rokocoko from standing back up.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A jab lands there for Rokocoko. Rokocoko misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Harmbe doesn't succeed with the takedown and Rokocoko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! Joe Rokocoko showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rokocoko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 50:44 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Rokocoko! Joe Rokocoko retains his middleweight title! Joe Rokocoko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Event:
Kings of the island
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Chanpakdee against the cage.
Harmbe stalls. Harmbe has Chanpakdee pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe. Chanpakdee blocks a body shot from Harmbe. I was talking to Chanpakdee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Chanpakdee trying to control the position but instead, Harmbe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chanpakdee into the cage. Chanpakdee avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC# Chanpakdee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harmbe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1# Chanpakdee stuffs the takedown attempt from Harmbe. Harmbe gets slowly back to his feet. Harmbe shoots in for a takedown but Chanpakdee shows good takedown defense. A little feinted left hand from Chanpakdee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Chanpakdee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harmbe.
Chanpakdee lands with a good body shot. Harmbe tries to clinch but Chanpakdee is having none of it. #CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. Chanpakdee managing to block the knees to the body from Harmbe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harmbe. #T2# Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chanpakdee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Harmbe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chanpakdee's half guard. Chanpakdee wants to improve his position but Harmbe is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2# Chanpakdee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Harmbe has latched onto it... Big trouble! Harmbe pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Chanpakdee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Harmbe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'i want chico cunha'.
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Event:
Midnight Maddness
Date: Nov 03, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Harmbe pushes Staley up against the cage in a clinch. Staley's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Staley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harmbe taking a breather. Harmbe stalling against the cage.
Harmbe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Harmbe tries to clinch up but Staley circles away and keeps his distance. And Staley tries to counter it with a takedown but Harmbe pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL# Harmbe gets a clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Staley as Harmbe tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Staley is looking for a takedown.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Harmbe misses with a few strikes there.
#T1##CL# Harmbe forces Staley back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Staley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Staley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Harmbe defends it well.#CL# Harmbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staley, pushing him back against the cage. Harmbe is pushing Staley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Harmbe gets underhooks to prevent Staley's takedown attempt.
Harmbe taking a breather. Staley prevents Harmbe from breaking the clinch. Harmbe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Staley.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Layne Staley. Staley wants to take the fight to the mat but Harmbe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe. Harmbe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Staley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Staley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Staley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# Harmbe darts in and clinches Staley up against the cage. Staley is looking for a takedown.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
#T3# Harmbe tries to clinch up. Staley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL# Harmbe has managed to clinch.
#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Staley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL# Staley gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. Staley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Harmbe closes the distance but Staley moves to the side #TD2# and Staley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harmbe won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Staley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harmbe is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Staley yanks on the arm and Harmbe is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Staley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Layne Staley! A relieved looking Layne Staley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Harold Harmbe stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Event:
Blood In The Water
Date: Oct 12, 2016 |
#R1# Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Harmbe wants to clinch and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harmbe closes the distance but Navarro moves to the side and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Navarro lands a jab to the nose. Navarro keeps the fight on the outside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# Harmbe moves into the clinch. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
Harmbe is stalling here.
Harmbe struggles to land a body shot inside as Navarro controls his hands.
#T1# Harmbe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Navarro lands with a light punch inside. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Dong Navarro has been cut. Harmbe just leaning against Navarro, taking a breather. Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Harmbe. Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harmbe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Navarro's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Navarro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Harmbe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Navarro up against the cage.#T2# Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe blocks a body shot from Navarro. Navarro tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe crunches a lovely knee into Navarro's ribcage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Navarro scores with a shoulder strike. Navarro throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe scores a nice knee to the body.
Harmbe controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Navarro. Navarro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harmbe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Navarro up against the cage. Navarro working aggressively here.
#T3# A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land. Navarro blocks an elbow strike from Harmbe.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Harmbe's head. Harmbe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Navarro avoiding damage as Harmbe throws knees to the body.
Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Navarro's face.
Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Navarro working aggressively here.
Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Harmbe looks to throw an elbow but misses. Navarro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Navarro blocks with his arms.
Harmbe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Navarro misses with a body punch.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe effectively controlling the action here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Navarro throws a head punch that misses. Navarro letting Harmbe take a breather here. Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Navarro is trying to push Harmbe away but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Knees in the clinch landing for Harmbe.
Harmbe just leaning against Navarro, taking a breather. 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 Harold Harmbe will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Dong Navarro's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Harmbe tries to clinch but Navarro moves out of range. Harmbe wants to clinch and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. Navarro swats away the attempt to clinch by Harmbe. Harmbe tries to clinch but Navarro is having none of it. Navarro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harmbe. Harmbe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navarro, as that shot connected.
Navarro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Navarro slips a jab and a cross from Harmbe.
Harmbe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt and Navarro counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Navarro punishes Harmbe's body with a nice straight punch.#T1# Navarro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harmbe moves away. Harmbe staying out of range there. A little feinted left hand from Harmbe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Navarro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Navarro throws a body shot but no joy. Navarro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Harmbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Navarro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harmbe has time to react. Harmbe tries to clinch but fails miserably and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. Navarro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harmbe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Navarro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Decent striking displayed by Navarro there. Harmbe wants to clinch and Navarro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe wants to clinch but Navarro slips to the side and Navarro counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab from Navarro misses. Harmbe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Navarro moves into range and connects with a jab. Harmbe closes the distance looking to clinch and Harmbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Navarro with a hook. Navarro scores with a jab to the jaw. Jab from Navarro. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center. Harmbe misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Harmbe tries to clinch up and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut. Navarro takes a swing at Harmbe's ribcage but misses. Harmbe tries to grapple but his opponent circles enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab. Navarro misses with a straight left. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Navarro paws at him with a jab and circles away. Harmbe tries to clinch but Navarro moves away and Navarro counters with a straight right hand. Navarro cracks a nice hook into Harmbe's ribs. Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Harmbe moves away from the strike by Navarro. Harmbe is looking to counter the offense by Navarro and move into the clinch.#T4##CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Harmbe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Harmbe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Navarro.
Navarro misses with the head strike.
Navarro lands a nice shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Navarro blocks it with crossed arms. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Harmbe throws an elbow that misses.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Harmbe trying to control the position but instead, Navarro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harmbe into the cage. Navarro takes a knee to the side of the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Dong Navarro's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Nice jab there from Navarro. Navarro connects with a looping right hand.
Harmbe misses with a straight right. Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL# Harmbe rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Navarro has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside. Harmbe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Navarro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Harmbe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navarro's brow. Harmbe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Harmbe is trying to stall.
Navarro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Navarro pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Harmbe has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe misses with a punch to the body.
Harmbe blocks a body shot from Navarro. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harmbe blocking some punches.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harmbe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harmbe. #T2# Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Navarro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harmbe. Harmbe trying to control the position but instead, Navarro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harmbe into the cage. Navarro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harmbe has Navarro pressed against the cage.
Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
Navarro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Harmbe leaning against his opponent.
Navarro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. 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! Harmbe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Navarro is defending well for now. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Navarro's face.
#T3# Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Harmbe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Navarro throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Navarro is blocking nicely.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Navarro working hard to break the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Harmbe.
Navarro tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harmbe blocking some punches.
Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Navarro.
#T4# Navarro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Navarro throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Navarro misses with some punches.
Harmbe has Navarro pressed against the cage, preventing Navarro from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Navarro's efforts to push away. Harmbe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harmbe stalling.
Harmbe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harmbe. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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 Harold Harmbe. I think Harmbe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harold Harmbe! Harold Harmbe took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Revolution Time to Fight
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1# Harmbe slips a jab and a cross from Cunha.
#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and pushes Cunha back into the cage. Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunha blocks it with crossed arms. Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Chico Cunha has been cut. Cunha swings wildly with an uppercut but Harmbe uses good head movement to avoid it. Harmbe has Cunha pushed against the cage. Harmbe's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Harmbe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Cunha tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Cunha back against the cage. Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cunha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Cunha blocks it.
Harmbe controlling the action here for a moment.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Harmbe blocking some punches.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Cunha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cunha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Cunha misses the shot to the body. Cunha scores with a nice strike.#CL2# Harmbe clinches with his opponent.
Harmbe blocking some punches.
Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
#BC2# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Harmbe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cunha, pushing him back against the cage. Harmbe misses with an elbow strike.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Cunha is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunha blocks it with crossed arms. #T2# Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Harmbe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cunha. Harmbe is struggling to control the position. A short right from Cunha. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Cunha lands an uppercut. Come on Harmbe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and pushes Cunha back into the cage. Cunha misses with a short punch on the inside. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3# Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Cunha lands with a left to the head. Cunha throws a punch but it's blocked by Harmbe. Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Cunha has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
#BC2# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cunha punishes Harmbe's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2# Harmbe pushes Cunha up against the cage in a clinch. Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cunha has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Cunha misses with some punches.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunha blocks it with crossed arms. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cunha can't find room to land a body shot as Harmbe controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe looking to stall.
Cunha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harmbe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
#BC2# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Cunha connects with a nice looking jab.
Cunha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harmbe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cunha.#CL2# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches. Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunha's face.
Cunha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cunha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chico Cunha's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Cunha moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch successfully.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harmbe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Cunha against the cage.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cunha misses with a punch to the body.
Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harmbe is trying to maintain a safe position but Cunha gets an underhook and turns Harmbe into the cage. Cunha lands with a light punch inside. #BC2# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Cunha. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2# Harmbe clinches. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Cunha. Harmbe is breathing heavily.#T1# Cunha scores with a nice hook to the head. Cunha lands a body punch in the clinch. Harmbe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Cunha gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harmbe tries to break free but Cunha pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Cunha is blocking nicely.
Cunha lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Good body shot from Cunha.
Cunha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Cunha misses with the head strike.
Cunha lands a shoulder strike. Harmbe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Cunha blocks it.
Cunha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Cunha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harmbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Cunha has double underhooks. Cunha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# Harmbe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harold Harmbe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Harmbe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cunha is keeping busy. Cunha misses with a body punch.
Cunha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cunha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cunha lands with a right to the head. Harmbe takes a shot to the head. Cunha throws a head punch that misses. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe tries to break the clinch but Cunha is controlling the position. Cunha avoids the elbow strike from Harmbe, against the cage.
Cunha lands with a left to the head. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Cunha blocks with his arms.
Harmbe slowing the pace effectively. Harmbe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Cunha is blocking nicely.
#T3# A quick uppercut on the inside from Cunha. Cunha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. #BC2# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Cunha finds it's target.#CL2# Harmbe moves into the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Cunha fails to land. Harmbe taking a breather. Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harmbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Cunha won't allow it.
Cunha scores with a nice hook to the head. Harmbe blocks a body shot from Cunha. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Cunha pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cunha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4# Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunha blocks it with crossed arms. Harmbe blocks a body shot from Cunha. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Cunha blocks it.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cunha is keeping busy. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Cunha blocks with his arms.
Cunha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Cunha lands a shot to the body. Cunha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cunha gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Harmbe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cunha works on Harmbe's body with a couple of short punches. Cunha has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe blocks an uppercut.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chico Cunha dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chico Cunha's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Cunha tests Harmbe's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Harmbe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A big right from Cunha misses. Cunha throws a lazy right hand but Harmbe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chico Cunha is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2# Harmbe has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cunha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe looking to slow down the pace here. Cunha tries to land knees in the clinch but Harmbe avoids the damage to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cunha throws a head punch that misses. Cunha lands a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Cunha scores with a nice short uppercut. Cunha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Harmbe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cunha scores with a shoulder strike. Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# A frustrated look appears on Harmbe's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harmbe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Cunha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC# Harmbe is rocked! Cunha misses with a body punch.
Cunha scores with a shoulder strike. Harmbe is still on wobbly legs! Can Cunha finish him? Harmbe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cunha lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards. Cunha misses with a hook from the clinch. Cunha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Cunha blocks with his arms.
#KD# Cunha drops Harmbe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Harmbe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cunha pushes Harmbe against the cage. Cunha is working some dirty boxing. Cunha pushes off with a quick right hook! Harmbe goes down! Harmbe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cunha moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chico Cunha! During a confident post fight interview, Chico Cunha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back again and again till i win'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1# Harmbe misses with a straight left. #TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Mike. #SUB2# Mike swings around for an armbar but Harmbe sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mike's guard. Mike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harmbe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Mike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mike trying to keep a closed guard but Harmbe is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Harmbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mike swivels though and keeps the full guard. Mike not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harmbe looking to pass the guard. Mike working a defensive guard but Harmbe manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mike is being controlled here. Mike is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Harmbe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mike is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Harmbe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Harmbe has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. You can see the frustration on Mike's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Mike prevents Harmbe from moving into mount. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Mike manages to get back to half guard. Harmbe stalling. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Harold Harmbe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Harmbe clinches. #BC# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL# Harmbe rushes Mike and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Harmbe. No joy for Mike on that attempt. #CL# Harmbe closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Harmbe keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
Mike tries for a takedown but Harmbe circles away easily#CL# and Harmbe counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mike has eaten all the pies! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Bot Mike has been cut. Harmbe taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bot Mike's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Mike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Mike is trying to pull guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Mike tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harmbe smiles and moves away.
Mike shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harmbe pinned against the cage. Harmbe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bot Mike.#CL# Harmbe forces Mike back against the cage and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mike's efforts to push away. Harmbe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T1# Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmbe walks away with a smile on his face. Mike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Mike is breathing heavily.#CL# Harmbe clinches up with Mike and pushes him back against the cage. Harmbe is pushing Mike up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mike is trying to stall.
Mike has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harmbe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Mike is trying to force a seperation but Harmbe has the dominant position. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Mike takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harold Harmbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Mike moves in looking to clinch but Harmbe pushes him off. Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mike can do to turn this around?#CL# Harmbe has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harmbe keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Harmbe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harmbe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Harmbe instigates a clinch. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mike's face.
#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Mike goes for a takedown in the clinch but Harmbe prevents it.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Harmbe gets a clinch. Harmbe leaning against his opponent.
Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mike's face.
Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Mike gets tackled into the cage by Harmbe. Harmbe maintains the clinch. #T4##BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mike tries to land a leg kick but Harmbe saw it coming and moves away.
Harold Harmbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch. Mike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harmbe walks away with a smile on his face. Mike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL# Harmbe moves into the clinch.#BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Harmbe clinches. Mike tries to pull guard but Harmbe holds him up against the cage and eventually Mike drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe pushes Mike up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Bot Mike's cut. That's time! Harmbe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Harmbe has Mike up against the cage in a clinch.
Harmbe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Mike looking to stall.
#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe tries to clinch up. Mike steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harmbe.#CL# Harmbe gets in close and instigates a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Harmbe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1# Mike fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe is stalling here.
#BC# Harmbe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Mike wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage.#BC# Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe clinches up against the cage. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Mike dives in for a single leg takedown but Harmbe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mike tries to clinch but Harmbe is having none of it. Harmbe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Harmbe looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Harmbe misses the shot to the body. Mike wants to clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harmbe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mike swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mike tries to clinch but Harmbe is having none of it. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3# Mike jumps guard but Harmbe stands there with Mike around his waist. Mike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Harold Harmbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bot Mike.#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harmbe defends well and Mike ends up having to push Harmbe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Mike takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Mike tries to keep at a distance but Harmbe has taken the fight into the clinch. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC# Harmbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Harmbe gets a clinch. #T4# Mike jumps guard but Harmbe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Harmbe breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe has closed the distance and engaged Mike in a clinch.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. 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! Harmbe stalling against the cage.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Harmbe with a knee to the head.
#BC# Harmbe breaks the clinch.
#CL# Harmbe pushes Mike up against the cage in a clinch. Bot Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmbe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mike throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round. Well Harmbe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Harmbe! A very excited looking Harold Harmbe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Mills. #TD# Harmbe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mills is trying to defend but Harmbe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Harmbe is controlling the pace.
#SUB# Harmbe is trying for a kimura here. Mills looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Harmbe wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harold Harmbe! A very excited looking Harold Harmbe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
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Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1# Harmbe tries to move into range but Desiel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Harmbe has managed to clinch.
Desiel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harmbe's elbow. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Tony Desiel has been cut. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Desiel tries to circle away but Harmbe has him pinned against the cage. Desiel is trying to force a seperation but Harmbe has the dominant position. Harmbe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Desiel is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Desiel missing with knees to the body.
Harmbe stalls. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Desiel blocks the elbow strike.
#T1# Desiel blocks an elbow strike from Harmbe.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Harmbe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desiel's face.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Harmbe keeps control of Desiel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Desiel blocks with his arms.
Desiel tries a body shot but Harmbe blocks it.
Desiel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Desiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Harmbe is breathing heavily. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe misses with an elbow strike.
Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Desiel dodges an elbow strike from Harmbe.
Harmbe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Harmbe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Desiel tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Harmbe throws an elbow but it misses.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Desiel is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Desiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
#T3# Desiel is trying to push Harmbe away but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harmbe misses with an elbow over the top. A knee to the head by Harmbe.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Desiel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Desiel is trying to push Harmbe away but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Harmbe has Desiel pressed against the cage, preventing Desiel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe throws an elbow that misses.
Harmbe is stalling here.
Desiel wants to break free but Harmbe has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Harmbe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Desiel looking to stall.
Desiel dodges an elbow strike from Harmbe.
#T4# Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage. Desiel tries to throw a body punch but Harmbe avoids it by throwing Desiel back against the cage. Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Desiel blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Harmbe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Harmbe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desiel's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Desiel'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. #R2# Desiel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Desiel throws a jab but it's blocked by Harmbe. #CL# Harmbe drives through and clinches with Desiel against the cage.
Harmbe lands an elbow that stopped Desiel in his tracks for a moment. Desiel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Desiel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harmbe stalls. Harmbe lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe pushes off an throws an elbow but Desiel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Desiel is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Desiel is trying to break free.#T1# Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Desiel blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desiel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Harmbe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Desiel can do to turn this around? A frustrated look appears on Desiel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe misses with an elbow over the top. Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Harmbe connects with a knee to the head.
Desiel can't break the clinch.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Desiel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2# Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desiel blocks it with crossed arms. Desiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Desiel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Desiel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Desiel misses with some punches.
Desiel tries to work over Harmbe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The referee is keeping an eye on Harmbe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Desiel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Harold Harmbe has scored more points in the clinch so far. Desiel wants to get back to striking at distance but Harmbe won't allow it.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Desiel is trying to stall.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T3# Harmbe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Desiel up against the cage. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Desiel blocks with his arms.
Desiel is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Desiel into the cage. Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Desiel's efforts to push away. Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Desiel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Desiel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Desiel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Desiel has had enough of the clinch but Harmbe keeps him there for the moment. Desiel working hard to break the clinch.#T4# Desiel takes a knee right on the jaw!
Desiel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Desiel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy. Harmbe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Desiel blocks an elbow strike. Harmbe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Desiel up against the cage. Desiel is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. Desiel dodges an elbow strike from Harmbe.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Desiel letting Harmbe take a breather here. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Harmbe dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tony Desiel's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# A punch combination from Harmbe misses. Nice body punch from Desiel. #CL# Harmbe rushes Desiel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Desiel takes a knee right on the jaw!
A frustrated look appears on Desiel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Harmbe stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harmbe throws an elbow but misses. Desiel working hard to break the clinch. Harmbe has Desiel pressed against the cage.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Desiel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Harmbe scores with a knee to the head.
Harmbe keeps control of Desiel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Harmbe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1# Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Desiel blocks it.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Harmbe landing knees to the head.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Desiel is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Desiel is blocking nicely.
Desiel tries to circle away but Harmbe has him pinned against the cage. Desiel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harmbe with a knee to the head.
Desiel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harmbe avoids it. Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Desiel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Desiel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmbe has Desiel pressed against the cage, preventing Desiel from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Harmbe looking to throw knees to the head but Desiel is blocking nicely.
#T2# Desiel is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling him. Desiel has a couple of punches blocked by Harmbe.
Harmbe prevents Desiel from breaking the clinch. Desiel blocks an elbow strike from Harmbe.
Desiel tries to break the clinch but Harmbe is controlling the position. Harmbe avoiding damage.
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Desiel is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Desiel into the cage. Desiel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Harmbe stalling the fight.
Desiel has had enough of the clinch but Harmbe keeps him there for the moment. Harmbe controlling the action here for a moment.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3# Harmbe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Desiel blocks it with crossed arms. Desiel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Desiel's face as he tries to break the clinch. Desiel has had enough of the clinch but Harmbe keeps him there for the moment. Harmbe tries a knee to the head but Desiel blocks it.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Desiel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Harmbe keeps control of Desiel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Stalling in the clinch from Harmbe.
Desiel is trying to break the clinch but Harmbe has him pressed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Harmbe.
#T4# Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Desiel blocks with his arms.
Desiel tries to circle away but Harmbe has him pinned against the cage. Harmbe misses with a knee to the head. Desiel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Desiel is looking to break free of the clinch but Harmbe has double underhooks. Desiel is trying to break free. Desiel looking to slow down the pace here. Harmbe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Desiel's face.
Harmbe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Desiel's efforts to push away. Desiel has had enough of the clinch but Harmbe keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harmbe as Desiel tries to tie him up. Tony Desiel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Harold Harmbe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Harmbe with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Harold Harmbe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harmbe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Harmbe! Our winner, Harold Harmbe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1# Harmbe takes a swing at Ibn Zeidane's ribcage but misses. Ibn Zeidane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harmbe.
Ibn Zeidane appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Harmbe slaps away a takedown attempt from Ibn Zeidane, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ibn Zeidane sets himself, and Harmbe steps forward looking for the clinch! Ibn Zeidane avoids it this time.#TD2# Harmbe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ibn Zeidane's guard. Ibn Zeidane keeping full guard, as Harmbe tries to pass. Ibn Zeidane looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibn Zeidane, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harmbe passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2# Ibn Zeidane is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harmbe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Harmbe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Ibn Zeidane has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harold Harmbe! A relieved looking Harold Harmbe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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