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Event:
HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1# Harvey misses with an uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a three punch combo that has Harvey backing up. Harvey nods at Supuaga to acknowledge the strikes. Supuaga tries to clinch but Harvey is having none of it. Harvey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harvey connects with the punch. Some wild striking there from Supuaga.
Supuaga throws a series of punches but Harvey moves out of range. Harvey misses with a looping right. Supuaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harvey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Harvey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. This has been an exciting period of action! Supuaga misses with an uppercut. Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. It looked like Supuaga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Harvey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Supuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harvey scores with a nice strike.#T1# Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Supuaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Harvey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Supuaga defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand. Harvey misses with a hook
and Supuaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab. Supuaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jako Gym in the buildup to the fight. Supuaga lands a head shot. Supuaga misses with a straight right. Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a one-two to the body. #CUT# It looks like Donald Harvey has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circle momentarily. Supuaga darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Supuaga throws a right hand that Harvey ducks under and follows up with a left that Harvey also avoids with ease. Harvey misses with a lunging right hand
and Supuaga counters with a straight right hand. Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Supuaga misses with a few strikes there.
Supuaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Supuaga lands with a good body shot. Harvey misses with a hook. Supuaga ducked under it nicely. Supuaga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Harvey with a jab. Supuaga misses with a few strikes there.
Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga counters with a left and a right that stings Harvey. Harvey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Supuaga jabs Harvey right on the nose. Harvey blinks but takes it well.#ROC# Harvey is rocked! Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Supuaga finish him? Supuaga walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Harvey drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Supuaga swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Harvey's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maatia Supuaga! During a confident post fight interview, Maatia Supuaga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 40
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1# Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Truffaut misses with a body kick. Harvey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Truffaut is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Truffaut has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD London Top Tier in the buildup to the fight. Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Truffaut. The fighters circling - Truffaut throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Truffaut slips under a jab. Truffaut appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Harvey scores with a jab. Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. We've been informed that Harvey 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. Harvey lands a jab to the head.
#T1# Truffaut tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey dips to his left and cracks Truffaut with an uppercut! A nice inside leg kick there by Truffaut. That's going to slow Harvey down. Harvey misses with a few strikes there.
Truffaut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A telegraphed right hand from Truffaut misses the target. Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Truffaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Harvey is out of range and Truffaut settles back down. Truffaut slips under a jab. Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing. A looping hook to the body misses from Harvey. Truffaut does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2# Truffaut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Truffaut's head. Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot. A counter left hand to the body from Truffaut misses its target. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Truffaut. Harvey shrugs it off though. Harvey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Truffaut makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Harvey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harvey 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. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Harvey tests Truffaut's chin there with a solid looking shot. Harvey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A jab from Harvey misses. Truffaut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT# It looks like Donald Harvey has been cut.#T3# Harvey throws a head kick that misses. Harvey tests Truffaut's chin there with a solid looking shot. Nice body kick there by Truffaut. Harvey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Harvey throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Harvey misses with a right hand and Truffaut counters with an outside leg kick.
Harvey lands a lovely overhand right. Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Truffaut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Truffaut connects with a solid leg kick. #T4# Truffaut throws a hook to the side of Harvey's head but Harvey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Harvey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Nice shot by Truffaut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Truffaut takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Truffaut lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Truffaut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harvey.
Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey. Good standup being displayed there by Harvey as he connects with a hook. Harvey connects with a nice looking jab.
Truffaut moves out of range as Harvey strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Harvey will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Donald Harvey's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Truffaut tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harvey is able to avoid easily. Harvey lands an overhand right. Truffaut takes one to the side of the head.
Harvey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Truffaut's head backwards. Truffaut connects with a nice looking jab.
Truffaut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Harvey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Truffaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Harvey misses with a straight right. Truffaut throwing a counter right hand but Harvey manages to avoid it. Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Truffaut counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Harvey misses with a straight right. Harvey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Truffaut. Truffaut fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harvey just manages to avoid it. Harvey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Harvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A chopping leg kick lands by Truffaut. Truffaut uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey. Harvey misses with a hook. Harvey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Truffaut cracks the inside of Harvey's front leg. Harvey throws a hook but Truffaut avoids it easily.#T2# Truffaut keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey. A low kick from Harvey is predictable there and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Truffaut will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Harvey defending well as Truffaut loads up on a big left hand. Truffaut avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Truffaut feinted there with a counter leg kick. 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! Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Truffaut ducks down to avoid it. Harvey looks to land a left hand but Truffaut moved out of range nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Truffaut, right into the meat.
#T3# Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Truffaut slips the punch. Truffaut was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Harvey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Harvey throws a jab but it's blocked by Truffaut. Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Harvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Truffaut is out of range. Truffaut tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Truffaut connects with an inside leg kick. Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Truffaut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Harvey avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Harvey tried to score with a low kick but Truffaut checks it. Truffaut swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Donald Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Harvey thuds his right hand into Truffaut's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Truffaut misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely. Harvey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Truffaut ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Truffaut connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Decent striking displayed by Truffaut there. Truffaut scores with a punch to the head. Harvey throws a poor cross that misses
and Truffaut counters with a left to the body. Harvey throws out a powerful jab. 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 Michel Truffaut will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Donald Harvey's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Truffaut turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Truffaut takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Harvey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Truffaut checks it well. Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey. Harvey misses with a leg kick and Harvey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Truffaut avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Harvey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harvey checks a low kick from Truffaut. Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Truffaut's shoulder, as Truffaut tries to avoid the shot. Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing. Truffaut is looking to counter punch. Truffaut looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1# Truffaut lands a nice looking body kick. Truffaut throws a poor cross that misses
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand! Truffaut looks to land a combination. Harvey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Truffaut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab. Truffaut misses with a leg kick and Harvey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harvey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Truffaut in his tracks. Truffaut swings away with a leg kick that misses. Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harvey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Harvey throws a jab when Truffaut was well out of range. It looked like Truffaut was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Truffaut blocks a low kick nicely. Truffaut buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harvey throws a hook but Truffaut blocks it. Truffaut connects with a body shot that sends Harvey's belly button to the back. Harvey misses with a leg kick and Truffaut counters with a nice body kick.
Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Truffaut scores with a jab. Some bone on bone action there as Harvey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3# Truffaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Truffaut throws a leg kick but Harvey sees it coming and moves out of range. Harvey throws out a counter right but Truffaut avoids it with no problem. Harvey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Truffaut. Jab, jab by Harvey - just one landing. Harvey throws an off balance right hand
and Truffaut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Truffaut slips a jab from Harvey. Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Truffaut lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Harvey motions for Truffaut to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Truffaut is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Truffaut defending well as Harvey loads up on a big left hand. Truffaut feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4# A head kick misses from Harvey. Truffaut throws a big counter combination but Harvey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Truffaut moves out of range of the strikes. Truffaut scores with a kick to the body.
Harvey is looking to score with low kicks. Truffaut is looking to counter punch. Truffaut with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Truffaut is looking to chop away at Harvey's legs. Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Harvey looks to throw the jab but Truffaut is out of range. Truffaut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harvey.
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 Michel Truffaut. Well Truffaut 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michel Truffaut! Michel Truffaut thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2017 |
#R1# Jackson misses with a takedown attempt - Harvey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Harvey moves into range and clinches up with Jackson. Jackson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harvey has him pressed against the cage. A short right from Harvey. Harvey misses with some punches.
Harvey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harvey.#BC2# Harvey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey. Harvey lands a lovely overhand right.#CL# Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harvey. Jackson tries to pull guard but Harvey holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
#T1# Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jackson is trying to drag Harvey to the mat but Harvey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamar Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson has Harvey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harvey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land. Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Harvey has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
#BC2# Harvey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harvey connects with a leg kick. Jackson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Jackson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harvey. Harvey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.#T2# Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Harvey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harvey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Harvey misses with a straight right. Sloppy strikes from Harvey. Those never looked like landing. Harvey misses the jab. Harvey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harvey moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Harvey has managed to clinch.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Harvey shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jackson is breathing heavily. Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Harvey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harvey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Harvey misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Harvey. A short uppercut from Harvey. #ROC2# Jackson is rocked! Harvey has Jackson pushed against the cage. Harvey presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jackson blocking some punches.
Harvey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Harvey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson jumps guard but Harvey turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. A quick uppercut on the inside from Harvey. Harvey leaning against his opponent.
Jackson blocking some punches.
#T4# Harvey scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jackson can't break the clinch.
Harvey misses with a hook from the clinch. Harvey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Harvey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Harvey lands a right hand. Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harvey. Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now. A shot in the inside from Harvey. Harvey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Harvey throws a big uppercut that drops Jackson! More strikes from Harvey and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jackson lies dazed against the cage as Harvey celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Harvey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1# Batina moves in looking to clinch but Harvey pushes him off. It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Batina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batina somewhat. Harvey looks like he wants to counter punch here. Batina tries to clinch there but Harvey circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Batina 's head but he takes it in his stride. Harvey keeps the fight on the outside. Donald Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Batina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harvey. Harvey misses with a low kick as Batina jumps back. Batina is looking for a counter combo. Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Batina pushes him off. Batina dives in and grabs Harvey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harvey pushes down on Batina's head and hops out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Batina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Batina somewhat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Djoko Batina. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harvey is looking to score with low kicks. Batina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Harvey cracks Batina with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2# Batina is rocked! Harvey motions for Batina to come forward. Harvey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Oh Batina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Batina clinches. Batina seems to have got his legs back now. Batina blocks an uppercut.
Batina tries to land knees in the clinch but Harvey avoids the damage to the body. A head punch on the inside from Harvey fails to land. Harvey lands a shoulder strike. Harvey is struggling to control the position. Batina scores a nice knee to the body.
Batina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batina throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harvey blocks it with crossed arms. A nice right hand lands inside from Harvey. #BC# Batina's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Harvey lands with a slapping head kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Batina shoots in and bounces Harvey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2# Harvey is looking to stand up but Batina isn't so interested in that idea. Batina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Batina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Harvey wants to stand but Batina is controlling the position. Batina looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Batina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3# Batina looking to sit in guard and control but Harvey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Batina is pulling down on Harvey's head to control his posture. #SUB# Batina is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Batina has a closed guard, preventing Harvey from standing up. Batina looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Harvey wants to clinch and Batina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Batina shoots in looking for a takedown. Harvey tries to sprawl out of it but Batina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harvey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. It seemed like Harvey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Harvey dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Harvey misses with a straight left. Harvey lunges at Batina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Batina's hand. Batina shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Harvey counters with a lovely shot to the body. Batina walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Batina takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Harvey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Harvey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Batina shoots in for a takedown but Harvey shows good takedown defense. Harvey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. This has been an exciting period of action! and Harvey counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Batina! He's just covering up as Harvey starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Harvey!
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